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Learn how to identify local amphibians

Learn how to identify local amphibians

Science Outreach – Athabasca University presents Dr. Danna Schock
Six people arrested in chop shop sting operation

Six people arrested in chop shop sting operation

Barrhead RCMP Sgt. Bob Dodds says six people are facing 56 charges as the result of the sting and he expects several more by the time the investigation is complete
Edwin Parr COVID outbreak reaches 100

Edwin Parr COVID outbreak reaches 100

Athabasca region now has 266 active cases, with a case rate per 100,000 at 2,034.7
Glenn van Dijken one of 16 MLAs to protest Step 1 rollback

Glenn van Dijken one of 16 MLAs to protest Step 1 rollback

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA signs letter stating that abandoning economic relaunch strategy is the wrong decision
Westlock RCMP preach patience for callers

Westlock RCMP preach patience for callers

Detachment has new auto-attend system for their admin phone line
Let’s play ball, Barrhead Minor Baseball Association prepares for 2021 season

Let’s play ball, Barrhead Minor Baseball Association prepares for 2021 season

What it will look like will depend largely on the province and public health restrictions, but BMBA president Mike Roszko is hopeful the vaccination program and potentially lower case counts and hospitalizations will mean a season that is as close to normal as possible
Outbreak sheds fresh light on pandemic for students

Outbreak sheds fresh light on pandemic for students

Another Spring Break cancelled by COVID
What kind of citizens does the new K-6 curriculum create?

What kind of citizens does the new K-6 curriculum create?

‘Bank of knowledge’ is regressive, critics say
Applications may now be submitted for Culture Days grants

Applications may now be submitted for Culture Days grants

Barrhead Public Library was among the groups to successfully apply for grant in 2020
Stimulus funding won’t cover county road work

Stimulus funding won’t cover county road work

Additional $574K will come from reserves after bids come in nearly twice as high as expected
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