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Temporary new face in top fire services job

Temporary new face in top fire services job

Brad Straty joins Athabasca County with over 30 years of experience
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Health care disruptions are part of the after-effects of pandemic, says MLA

Health care disruptions are part of the after-effects of pandemic, says MLA

Glenn van Dijken responds to criticisms from NDP that the current government has created staffing shortages
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Outstanding warrant leads to more charges

Outstanding warrant leads to more charges

Chad Robert Boissonnault, 34, now facing allegations of drug trafficking and resisting arrest
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Toews and Schulz campaign in back-to-back meetings

Toews and Schulz campaign in back-to-back meetings

Danielle Smith slated to arrive later in August
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Hamlet Hoedown getting ‘back in the saddle’ on Aug. 19-21

Hamlet Hoedown getting ‘back in the saddle’ on Aug. 19-21

Annual event in Fort Assiniboine features two nights of WRA rodeo action, free pancake breakfast, parade, kids’ corner, lawnmower races and more
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Westlock County spent $149,098.38 on interim CAO

Westlock County spent $149,098.38 on interim CAO

Contract to employ Pat Vincent, which came in 13.7 per cent under budget, ran Feb. 10 to Aug. 3
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Communities in Bloom returns

Communities in Bloom returns

Two provincial judges toured Athabasca last week
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Junior hockey set to make its return to Barrhead

Junior hockey set to make its return to Barrhead

The Barrhead Bombers prepare for the start of the 2022-23 CAJHL season
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Westlock brain cancer warrior battles to make a difference

Westlock brain cancer warrior battles to make a difference

Cecily Eklund nears $20,000 goal for Sept. 10 fundraiser
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A lot of uncertainty remains over the province’s plans to overhaul VSU services

A lot of uncertainty remains over the province’s plans to overhaul VSU services

Barrhead Community VSU board chair voices concerns over proposed changes
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