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Residents should expect a jump in Town of Barrhead utility bills

Residents should expect a jump in Town of Barrhead utility bills

Council approves amendments to Public Utilities Bylaw that will see the average town resident see an estimated five per cent increase for water and sewer service
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DECEMBER 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

DECEMBER 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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Drunk driving, petty crime down in Athabasca County

Drunk driving, petty crime down in Athabasca County

RCMP bring quarterly update to county councillors, highlight areas successes and ongoing challenges
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Driver stuck in ditch hit with $3k in fines for no insurance

Driver stuck in ditch hit with $3k in fines for no insurance

Dylan Campbell-Cote convicted by trial in absence
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RCMP continue search for suspect in Long Island Lake incident

RCMP continue search for suspect in Long Island Lake incident

Police are still searching for the fourth youth charged and for the victim's vehicle.
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Westlock Seniors Walk Across Canada

Westlock Seniors Walk Across Canada

“It's pretty amazing because you only do it in small steps,”
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Barrhead U13 Bandits win silver at home tournament

Barrhead U13 Bandits win silver at home tournament

As a thank you to the community, tournament organizers donate half the proceeds of weekend 50/50 proceeds to Barrhead Food Bank
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ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Koda (and Max)!

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Koda (and Max)!

Great West Media, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.
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Canada Post operations to resume on Tuesday, company says

Canada Post operations to resume on Tuesday, company says

While mail is set to begin moving again on Tuesday as Canada Post employees return to work, key "structural issues" at the centre of the month-long strike remain outstanding heading into the next phase of negotiations.
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Boyle woman awaits sentencing for fraud nearing $500,000

Boyle woman awaits sentencing for fraud nearing $500,000

Sharri Johnson made 150 fraudulent payments to personal account, credit card, over two years
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