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Jackpine tournament hits a grand slam for the Stollery

Annual Jackpine slo-pitch tournament in Fort Assiniboine has raised more than $80,000 for the children’s hospital in five years

Sep 13, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II leaves a hole in many local resident’s lives

Former Barrhead Leader reporter reminisces over the time he had tea with the Queen

Sep 12, 2022 2:03 PM Read more >

Highway 63 train collision leaves one in hospital

Major industrial highway saw heavy traffic detoured throughout Sept. 7

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Walls and roof expected to come down on Jubilee Arena this week

Minor hockey president has fond memories of the old barn, but is excited for the site to cleared

Sep 12, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Music Mash organizers vow to bring back three-day music fest

Dennis Ryan wants Music Mash 2023 to “be bigger and better”

Sep 11, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Calling Lake man pleads guilty after hour-long police pursuit

Judge rules Albert Gladue’s Charter rights were not violated when he was struck by police vehicle

Sep 11, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills welcomes regulation change allowing buses to travel at posted speed limit

Alberta was the only Canadian jurisdiction that restricted school buses from travelling faster than 90 km/h

Sep 11, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Depression, drinking leads to criminal spree

Man is happy for the chance to get his life together

Sep 10, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Long weekend quiet for Westlock RCMP

No fatalities on area roads Sept. 2-5

Sep 10, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP a little busier than usual over long weekend

Investigation into three-vehicle collision on Sept. 1 still ongoing

Sep 10, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >