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‘Modern day cowboys’ bring decades of backcountry experience to Nancy Appleby stage Oct. 17

‘Modern day cowboys’ bring decades of backcountry experience to Nancy Appleby stage Oct. 17

The Wardens combine folk-style sounds with wild themes to generate a uniquely Canadian sound
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Driver of SUV killed in Thanksgiving weekend collision

Driver of SUV killed in Thanksgiving weekend collision

The driver of the other vehicle taken to a city hospital and is in recovery following surgery
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Barrhead youth pleads guilty to sexual assault

Barrhead youth pleads guilty to sexual assault

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Better days lie ahead for rural health care, Alberta health minister says

Better days lie ahead for rural health care, Alberta health minister says

Adriana LaGrange says a new plan for rural and remote health care in Alberta will involve unique solutions that close a rural-urban gap. The NDP, meanwhile, says the words are good ones — but the UCP’s record does not instill trust
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Indigenous hockey players sought for feature film in Alberta

Indigenous hockey players sought for feature film in Alberta

Casting call for coming-of-age hockey comedy 'Smudge the Blades' that will be shooting in Alberta.
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T&M 4H 60th anniversary event this month

T&M 4H 60th anniversary event this month

60 year anniversary for the T&M 4H Club will be celebrated at the annual awards night with a special dinner on Oct. 19
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OCTOBER 16 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

OCTOBER 16 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
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Westlock County council sends dog bylaw back for revisions

Westlock County council sends dog bylaw back for revisions

The bylaw specifically targets dogs: Sgt. Darcy DeVos
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Advocates fear Alberta’s opt-in bill for sex education will limit important lessons on health and consent

Advocates fear Alberta’s opt-in bill for sex education will limit important lessons on health and consent

The legislation would require parents to be notified each time a teacher addresses gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality, Premier Danielle Smith said earlier this month
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Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

Alberta's government has launched a national ad campaign targeting the federal government's incoming emissions cap for the oil and gas sector.
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