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Long lineups to vote caused issue for some Westlock residents

Long lineups to vote caused issue for some Westlock residents

Several residents left waiting outside 15-20 minutes in extreme cold
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More than 1,200 residents turned out to vote in byelection

More than 1,200 residents turned out to vote in byelection

Jon Kramer, David Truckey elected as new mayor, councillor Jan. 10
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Westlock County wrestles with code of conduct

Westlock County wrestles with code of conduct

Informal resolution process, minor gift threshold scrapped
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Province mulls booze sales in grocery, convenience stores

Province mulls booze sales in grocery, convenience stores

“We have to acknowledge that prohibition is over,” says Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally.
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Failed break and enter nets Big Stone Creek Nation man 120 days in jail

Failed break and enter nets Big Stone Creek Nation man 120 days in jail

Court credits much of his issue with substance addiction
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Kramer, Brett feel support from residents in byelection

Kramer, Brett feel support from residents in byelection

Sub: Robin Brett Despite a well fought campaign, it was not the result that Robin Brett had anticipated. Although Brett lost the mayoral race in the Jan.
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Multiplex budget fully funded but concerns remain for ’25

Multiplex budget fully funded but concerns remain for ’25

Unexpected provincial windfall allows town to meet contribution requirements, but mayor says further discussion needed
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Legislation could mean return of lavish public sector executive perks in Alberta

Legislation could mean return of lavish public sector executive perks in Alberta

Amendments may also escalate government interference in collective bargaining, professor says.
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Delayed Christmas

Delayed Christmas

Barrhead Elementary School's French immersion program held its annual Christmas pageant on Jan. 11. The school had to delay its Christmas performances due to a respiratory outbreak before the holiday break.
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Province announces support for Alberta producers in light of predicted drought conditions

Province announces support for Alberta producers in light of predicted drought conditions

$933 million to go towards irrigation in SE Alberta, but Northern producers not left out to dry
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