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Westlock and Barrhead not interested in provincial police force

Westlock and Barrhead not interested in provincial police force

Municipalities will pen letter to Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General
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Taking aim at the wrong target

Taking aim at the wrong target

Barrhead gun shop owner says proposed gun control legislation will hurt businesses and firearms enthusiasts and will do little to stop crime
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Power disruption at water treatment plant prompts Whitecourt to declare state of local emergency

Power disruption at water treatment plant prompts Whitecourt to declare state of local emergency

Water is being shipped to Whitecourt from neighbouring municipalities, but local residents are being asked to conserve water
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Local MP hosts town hall on federal gun-control legislation

Local MP hosts town hall on federal gun-control legislation

Peace River Westlock MP Arnold Viersen and guest speaker Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz say Bill C-21 will do little to curb gun violence
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Athabasca RCMP keeping busy

Athabasca RCMP keeping busy

One fraudster applied for credit cards in someone else's name, but was caught before they were used
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Rotary Spirit Centre to open for first time in 2021

Rotary Spirit Centre to open for first time in 2021

Facility has been closed since mid-December due to the province’s COVID-19 rules
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AHS officials share info about COVID variants and vaccines

AHS officials share info about COVID variants and vaccines

‘COVID Conversation’ held over Zoom on March 9 between North Zone officials and members of the public
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Westlock County agricultural haulers exempt from road ban agreement bond

Westlock County agricultural haulers exempt from road ban agreement bond

Councillors again revert proposals made during budget deliberations
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Aquatics centre and walking track to remain closed

Aquatics centre and walking track to remain closed

Town of Barrhead decides to wait until Stage 4 until it reopens its indoor recreation facilities
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Province extends municipal funding program for two years but reduces the money pot

Province extends municipal funding program for two years but reduces the money pot

Local officials say they appreciate having the numbers
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