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Volunteers needed for Citizens on Patrol

Volunteers needed for Citizens on Patrol

Volunteer numbers down in Westlock since the pandemic began
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UPDATE: Westlock schools placed in hold and secure

UPDATE: Westlock schools placed in hold and secure

Town reports Westlock RCMP have received a complaint of a suspicious man dressed in camo carrying a backpack; schools advised out of caution says Staff Sgt.
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Athabasca County surplus for 2021 nears 900K

Athabasca County surplus for 2021 nears 900K

Council approves 2021 audited financial statements 
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MLA proposes ban on farmland ownership by pension plans

MLA proposes ban on farmland ownership by pension plans

Saskatchewan implemented similar prohibition back in 2015, prompting pension plans to look to Alberta to buy farmland
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Emmanuel Reformed Church, ARPA wants essential-service status

Emmanuel Reformed Church, ARPA wants essential-service status

County of Barrhead councillors say it’s not in their jurisdiction
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Council balks at bringing down speed limit

Council balks at bringing down speed limit

Most streets in Athabasca will remain at 50 km/h after 5-2 vote
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Rotary Spirit Centre celebrates 10 years

Rotary Spirit Centre celebrates 10 years

Facility officially opened in Westlock June 16, 2012
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Seven years of a five-year journey from South to North America

Seven years of a five-year journey from South to North America

The odyssey of two women traveling the Americas
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Lac La Biche man arrested after local crime spree

Lac La Biche man arrested after local crime spree

Sonny Ray Giant, 40, now faces 50 charges
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Seniors’ Week wraps up with helpful tips

Seniors’ Week wraps up with helpful tips

Athabasca FCSS hosts successful Senior’s Symposium
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