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Town of Athabasca announces temporary water interruption for East Hill

Town of Athabasca announces temporary water interruption for East Hill

Line failure in area of 43 Street and 49 Ave
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Breaking: Former premier Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta NDP

Breaking: Former premier Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta NDP

EDMONTON — Rachel Notley, the former premier of Alberta, is stepping down as leader of the province's Opposition NDP. Notley says there will now be a race to replace her, and she plans to stay in the job until a new leader is picked.
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Two suspects charged with drug and firearms related offences

Two suspects charged with drug and firearms related offences

RCMP recovered suspected methamphetamine and two bolt action rifles with prohibited magazines
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Extreme cold delays garbage collection for Boyle

Extreme cold delays garbage collection for Boyle

Scheduled waste pickup has been postponed for village residents until Wednesday
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'This is about fighting Ottawa': Province wants inventory of federal-municipal agreements

'This is about fighting Ottawa': Province wants inventory of federal-municipal agreements

Local authorities and political observers say it's unclear why this information is suddenly of interest to the province, and that the request seemingly has more to do with plays at sovereignty and enmity with Ottawa than advocacy for municipalities.
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GALLERY: Compost fire smoke pillars dominate Athabasca sky

GALLERY: Compost fire smoke pillars dominate Athabasca sky

Town proceeds with regular compost burning
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Town of Barrhead council approves 2024 budget

Town of Barrhead council approves 2024 budget

Barrhead property owners can expect a two per cent tax increase
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Athabasca Cares 'well-prepared' for cold snap

Athabasca Cares 'well-prepared' for cold snap

Shelter catering to 50 per cent more clients than 2023
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Buses again cancelled in Aspen View, Pembina Hills

Buses again cancelled in Aspen View, Pembina Hills

Schools remain open to accept students
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UPDATE: Alberta electricity grid alert ended

UPDATE: Alberta electricity grid alert ended

Record-setting temperatures in Western Canada caused an unprecedented demand for electricity in Alberta
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