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Is there an appetite for a single-use plastic ban bylaw in Barrhead?

Is there an appetite for a single-use plastic ban bylaw in Barrhead?

Councillors debate whether to move forward with a bylaw
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A gathering of wizards

A gathering of wizards

R.F. Staples School holds first-ever Magic: The Gathering tournament March 7
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COVID-19: A list of what's cancelled or postponed in your area

COVID-19: A list of what's cancelled or postponed in your area

This list will be updated as new information is reported
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Finding inner peace while hanging with goats

Finding inner peace while hanging with goats

First-ever goat yoga session took place March 6 in the Boyle Community Centre’s basement
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Disabled skiers hit the slopes at Tawatinaw

Disabled skiers hit the slopes at Tawatinaw

Canadian Adaptive Snow Sports hosted its 'Slide & Ride' event at the hill March 7
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Councillor compensation recommendations to be included County of Barrhead's 2020 budget

Councillor compensation recommendations to be included County of Barrhead's 2020 budget

Final decision will be made after seeing the impact it will have on the budget
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County of Barrhead ratifies ICFs with the town and Sturgeon County

County of Barrhead ratifies ICFs with the town and Sturgeon County

Councillors also approve Inter-municipal Development Plans with the town and Woodlands County
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Province ends accreditation for childcare centres

Province ends accreditation for childcare centres

Westlock Childcare Society questions decisions being made about childcare in Alberta
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Phone systems are down for the Advocate, Leader and News

Phone systems are down for the Advocate, Leader and News

Offices can be reached via e-mail
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Elevating school spirit through hockey

Elevating school spirit through hockey

EPC hosted a game of staff versus students March 6 at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex
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