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How impactful would a curfew be?

How impactful would a curfew be?

The notion of imposing a curfew is, at least on paper, an intriguing idea.
Time to act

Time to act

A little over a month ago we asked Town of Barrhead’s council to consider reopening discussion on whether or not they should ban smoking and vaping on any town-owned facilities or properties.
Finances vs. feelings

Finances vs. feelings

We know that Westlock County council didn't take the decision to close the Tawatinaw Ski Hill lightly. They've made that very clear.
Ski lessons

Ski lessons

No doubt you will have heard about the impending demise of the Tawatinaw Valley ski hill, located about a half hour’s drive east of Westlock.
Is this really the end?

Is this really the end?

Is the long-standing situation with the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill really over? Or was the July 24 announcement of an impending Oct.
Reader believes county council hasn’t done enough to protect the health of Thunder Lake

Reader believes county council hasn’t done enough to protect the health of Thunder Lake

Dear Editor, I would like to clarify some information with the Thunder Lake/ Love your Lake story, July 17, 2018 as it behooves the Barrhead Leader to ensure that all information is reported fairly and accurately and to remember there are two sides t
Construction project tenders should include advertising component

Construction project tenders should include advertising component

This week, in preparation for our Blue Heron Fair Days preview section, I talked to fair co-ordinator Brenda Visser about if the road construction on Rodeo Drive would have any impact on the festivities. The answer as you have read is no.
Festival atmosphere

Festival atmosphere

Closing the book

Closing the book

It was a long epic, but Municipal Affairs has finally written the last stanza. The municipal inspection into the Town of Athabasca’s affairs has been officially closed.
Impressed with coverage

Impressed with coverage

I was impressed with the coverage of the Max Solbrekken Tent Revival in the Advocate . And kudos to members of the Athabasca LGBT Support Group having the courage to investigate and ensure that hate speech was not occurring during the event.
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