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Civics uncertainty surrounds Westlock crosswalk plebiscite

Civics uncertainty surrounds Westlock crosswalk plebiscite

Members of the Westlock Town Council have been vocal in the opposition to the plebiscite, saying the bylaw would be a step backward for the community and create an image of the town as being discriminatory. Groups in favour of the bylaw have raised concerns about whether it is legal or ethical for members of council to campaign for or against an upcoming plebiscite.
Lac La Biche man receives time served, probation for assaulting partner, son

Lac La Biche man receives time served, probation for assaulting partner, son

Alfred Crookedneck pleaded guilty to assault by choking, assault, after two separate incidences in 2023
ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

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

Hockey afternoon in Barrhead

Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season, adding more wildland firefighting personnel

Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season, adding more wildland firefighting personnel

Wildfire season, which usually starts on March 1 every year, opened on February 20 as the province announced a funding request for more wildland firefighters going to Budget 2024.
Youth lands 120-day sentence for B&E, pointing gun at cop

Youth lands 120-day sentence for B&E, pointing gun at cop

Justice warns 17-year-old that 'consequences change very fast'
Westlock County prepares for anticipated summer drought

Westlock County prepares for anticipated summer drought

Chief administrative officer at Westlock County says drought preparations are underway.
Vote No, Vote Yes campaigns enter final week before plebiscite

Vote No, Vote Yes campaigns enter final week before plebiscite

Westlock residents will vote on crosswalk and flagpole bylaw 2023-14
Use of bees in agriculture common link between Alberta's threatened bees

Use of bees in agriculture common link between Alberta's threatened bees

The relative abundance of all native bees in Alberta isn't falling at the same pace.
Athabasca celebrates ‘ruby’ anniversary of recognizing women in farming

Athabasca celebrates ‘ruby’ anniversary of recognizing women in farming

Milestone event sees 200 attendees
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