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Westlock VSU recognized for two-plus decades of service

Westlock VSU recognized for two-plus decades of service

Staff Sgt. calls them the community’s “unsung heroes”
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‘Cooling off period’ welcomed by Pembina Hills, as COVID-19 was hitting local schools hard

‘Cooling off period’ welcomed by Pembina Hills, as COVID-19 was hitting local schools hard

Supt. Dave Garbutt delivers update on COVID-19 situation in school division and the transition to at-home learning until Tuesday, May 25
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Downtown zoning change denied

Downtown zoning change denied

Property owner had been looking to open pizza parlour in old church
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No charges after two pedestrians hit

No charges after two pedestrians hit

Athabasca RCMP report 
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Town shelves policing committee

Town shelves policing committee

Bylaw and policy were created in 2018, but were never used
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Safe exchange site now available

Safe exchange site now available

Local crime watch group partners with RCMP for safe exchange zone in Athabasca
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Canadian Tractor Museum hires new secretary-treasurer

Canadian Tractor Museum hires new secretary-treasurer

Karthiga Manickam says she’s excited to take on new role at Westlock-area museum
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Mayerthorpe RCMP investigate fatal motorcycle collision

Mayerthorpe RCMP investigate fatal motorcycle collision

A 54-year-old man Lake Isle, Alta declared dead on scene
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Ball on hold; soccer cancelled this year

Ball on hold; soccer cancelled this year

Increased COVID numbers impact minor sports
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A bad case of the ‘doll-pox’

A bad case of the ‘doll-pox’

Barrhead resident Shirley Reschke is (literally) a master doll maker, having crafted dozens of porcelain dolls that are antique reproductions
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