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Crime continues to be on a downward trend

Crime continues to be on a downward trend

Barrhead’s top cop notes crime statistics in the second quarter of 2022 were the lowest in five years
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Ribbon cut on new $7-million WPM building

Ribbon cut on new $7-million WPM building

Work on 22,000-square-foot building continued throughout the pandemic
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Provincial police force would be a 'billion-dollar boondoggle': rural municipalities

Provincial police force would be a 'billion-dollar boondoggle': rural municipalities

Communities of all sizes are speaking out against the proposed force after more details on the transition were released by the province last week.
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No on-site physician coverage at Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for 12-hours

No on-site physician coverage at Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for 12-hours

The disruption is one of several over the last several months, with the latest slated to begin on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.
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Red Lions will battle Twins for NCABL supremacy

Red Lions will battle Twins for NCABL supremacy

Game 2 of championship series will be played at Keller Field Aug. 27 at 2 p.m.
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New intersection design for 34th Street nearly complete

New intersection design for 34th Street nearly complete

North-south access should be closed the end of August
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Woodands County re-allocates $100K towards engineering work on two roads

Woodands County re-allocates $100K towards engineering work on two roads

County must eventually re-surface seven kilometres along Horse Creek Road and 500 metres along ANC Road
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The end is in sight for Jubilee Arena

The end is in sight for Jubilee Arena

Demo project comes in $720,000 less than budgeted
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Woodlands County buying new fire engine for Fort Assiniboine FD

Woodlands County buying new fire engine for Fort Assiniboine FD

FORT ASSINIBOINE — The Fort Assiniboine Fire Department is getting a new fire engine two years from now to replace its current engine, though the exact cost of the unit won't be known for another month.
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Second Lisa Day Back-to-School run slated for Aug. 27

Second Lisa Day Back-to-School run slated for Aug. 27

Avid runner, mom and teacher inspired others to follow in her sneakers
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