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Judge refutes extra penalties for homeless woman escaping winter temperatures

Judge refutes extra penalties for homeless woman escaping winter temperatures

Justice, defence, and Crown depart on sentencing, agree on difficult nature of case
Meet the Town of Barrhead's new CAO

Meet the Town of Barrhead's new CAO

Collin Steffes says residents' spirit of cooperation will bode well in helping community grow
Guilty plea denied for man who punched mayor of summer village

Guilty plea denied for man who punched mayor of summer village

Pleading guilty and disputing facts are mutually exclusive, says Alberta Justice
Want to solve a mystery near Barrhead?

Want to solve a mystery near Barrhead?

Neerlandia Escape rooms are a unique adventure for players of all ages.
Trade war could cost 33,000 Albertans their jobs: ATB

Trade war could cost 33,000 Albertans their jobs: ATB

Hold off on major purchases, says Alberta economist in midst of U.S. tariffs and trade war.
Westlock Skating Club hosts first annual skating competition

Westlock Skating Club hosts first annual skating competition

Skating clubs flocked to the Spirit Centre from all over the region, including as far as Barrhead, Boyle, Athabasca, Slave Lake, and Morinville. The turnout was better than expected, with 48 skaters participating in multiple events, totalling over 100 different skates during the competition.
FEBRUARY 13 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

FEBRUARY 13 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
Olga Sworin, Darlene Cleveley honoured at 41st annual Rural Women’s Conference

Olga Sworin, Darlene Cleveley honoured at 41st annual Rural Women’s Conference

Athabasca County event saw 200 guests and vendors celebrate women as the ‘heart, grit and glue’ of rural life
County of Barrhead replaces aging equipment

County of Barrhead replaces aging equipment

Council approves over $130,000 in capital purchases
Athabasca man awaiting sentence after detainment assault

Athabasca man awaiting sentence after detainment assault

Michael Keeping pleads guilty to assault on an officer, common assault after Dec. 1 arrest
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