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Shandro: Debate on cost of provincial police force is a 'red herring'

Shandro: Debate on cost of provincial police force is a 'red herring'

Justice minister doubles down on questions about transition costs, says every detachment would have a minimum of 10 officers.
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Spruce Grove councillor bashes Athabasca on Twitter

Spruce Grove councillor bashes Athabasca on Twitter

AU staffer uses city position to criticise the government’s fight with AU
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Westlock & District Agricultural Fair returns for 106th edition

Westlock & District Agricultural Fair returns for 106th edition

Three-day event kicks off Aug. 19 with downtown parade which will be livestreamed
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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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