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Pembina Hills disappointed by long wait for review of bus speed limit

Pembina Hills disappointed by long wait for review of bus speed limit

Province plans to look at 90 km/h speed limit for buses as part of third phase of transportation plan in late 2022
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Outdoor dining on Main Street one step closer

Outdoor dining on Main Street one step closer

Barrhead and District Chamber of Commerce present tentative plan to allow Main Street businesses open temporary outdoor patios
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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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