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New beach would avoid injury and litigation, says north Skeleton Lake community

North Skeleton Lake community hoping to decrease risks for beachgoers with new waterfront recreation space

Feb 9, 2025 8:47 AM Read more >

Did you know honey bees are not native to Canada?

Honey bees are extremely important to crop production through pollination

Feb 9, 2025 6:47 AM Read more >

FEBRUARY 9 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Feb 9, 2025 5:14 AM Read more >

Barrhead County releases Historical Society funding

County manager Debbie Oyarzun recommended the move after seeing vast improvement in the society’s governance

Feb 8, 2025 4:46 PM Read more >

Lac La Nonne's highly anticipated Fishing Derby coming up

Ice fishing at Lac La Nonne Lake in the annual fishing derby is a ton of fun

Feb 8, 2025 12:46 PM Read more >

Criminal harassement nets Barrhead man conditional discharge

Justice, on accepting joint submission, admits sentence was on the low side but not enough to cause justice to be in disrepute

Feb 8, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

Four months house arrest for assault on police officer

Accused pleads guilty to the charge on the day of the trial

Feb 8, 2025 8:44 AM Read more >

First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals

Feb 8, 2025 8:15 AM Read more >

Veteran, Legion stalwart receives King Charles Coronation Medal

Herman Barkemeyer awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal

Feb 8, 2025 6:43 AM Read more >

FEBRUARY 8 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Feb 8, 2025 5:14 AM Read more >