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All levels of government providing financial supports

All levels of government providing financial supports

COVID-19 crisis has left thousands without employment
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Barrhead distillery switches to making sanitizer

Barrhead distillery switches to making sanitizer

West of the Fifth of Distillery hoping to make a dent in the sanitizer shortage by making its own product
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Non-essential business forced to close

Non-essential business forced to close

Restaurants already taking a toll before announcement, says local owner
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Small businesses in a fight for their lives

Small businesses in a fight for their lives

COVID-19 has led to mass layoffs and an uncertain future for many
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MP accuses Liberals of making power grab amidst COVID-19 crisis

MP accuses Liberals of making power grab amidst COVID-19 crisis

$82 billion aid package originally included sweeping powers for federal Cabinet to raise taxes, spend and borrow
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MLA weighs in on COVID-19 developments

MLA weighs in on COVID-19 developments

Glenn van Dijken applauds frontline workers and encourages constituents to stay healthy and abide by restrictions
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Town of Westlock holds meeting via Zoom

Town of Westlock holds meeting via Zoom

New reality moves council meetings on to virtual platforms
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Athabasca-area powerlifter qualifies for World Championship

Athabasca-area powerlifter qualifies for World Championship

COVID-19 will allow Maria (Mimi) Frank more time to train for August event
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Outstanding warrants lead to recovery of stolen property

Outstanding warrants lead to recovery of stolen property

Pair face 10 counts of possession of property obtained by crime, two counts of break and enter and mischief under $5,000
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Provincial, federal resources listed for Barrhead businesses

Provincial, federal resources listed for Barrhead businesses

Town, county, chamber and Community Futures partner to compile list
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