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Local MPs criticize “out of control spending” in 2022 budget

Local MPs criticize “out of control spending” in 2022 budget

New federal budget projects deficit of $52.8 billion, a decrease from the $113.8 billion deficit from the end of the 2021-2022 fiscal year
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Local photographer wins international award

Local photographer wins international award

Tracy Holland one step closer to master photographer designation
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Town of Westlock continues march toward clean energy improvement program

Town of Westlock continues march toward clean energy improvement program

Program will allow property owners to purchase energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades without upfront dollars
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Sale of Echo Lake Family Campground brings expansion, improvements

Sale of Echo Lake Family Campground brings expansion, improvements

Westlock County sells campground for list price of $255,000
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Barrhead firefighters attend first wildfire of the season

Barrhead firefighters attend first wildfire of the season

A small garden fire gets out of control and destroys an outbuilding and several vehicles
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Late-night, last-ditch bargaining leads to tentative agreement

Late-night, last-ditch bargaining leads to tentative agreement

AU and AUFA looking over mediator's' proposal
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AU future in Athabasca still in question

AU future in Athabasca still in question

Community and advocacy group on edge after president doubles down on “near-virtual” strategy
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RCMP investigation continues into Vimy and Westlock house fires

RCMP investigation continues into Vimy and Westlock house fires

Vimy-area home burned in mid-December, while 107th Street home destroyed in March 6 blaze
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Wrapping Ukrainian refugees in a warm hug

Wrapping Ukrainian refugees in a warm hug

Quilting for Humanity sends new Ukrainian family four quilts, and has many more to offer to others
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Barrhead Bombers’ 2021-2022 season is now over

Barrhead Bombers’ 2021-2022 season is now over

Junior hockey team wrapped up year with CAJHL championship in Cold Lake
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