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Yes, there is racism in Canada
There have been some heavy discussions in the halls of the Advocate over the past week.
Jul 14, 2016 12:00 AM
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Damned if we do
It was a deal to finally rid the money-losing Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill from Westlock County’s books, but the latest development has the municipality, and its ratepayers, back in the tow-rope line.
Jul 12, 2016 12:00 AM
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Is a multi-level extended care facility needed for Barrhead?
Has time for a multi-level senior’s extended living facility come for the Barrhead area? The necessity of asking the question came to the Barrhead Leader’s attention after a senior couple visited the Barrhead Leader last week.
Jul 12, 2016 12:00 AM
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Tragedy mars Canada Day celebration for reporter
Life is not like the comics, where heroes battle super-villains and after destroying much of the city, live to tell their tales. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, with or without capes, and they can die just like anybody else.
Jul 12, 2016 12:00 AM
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Out and about in Athabasca
What a weekend. If you were anywhere in the Athabasca region from Thursday through Sunday, you’ll know there were just a ton of events in which to participate.
Jul 5, 2016 12:00 AM
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Oh, Canada, what are we becoming?
Progress is good, but sometimes it gets lost in frivolity.
Jul 5, 2016 12:00 AM
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Licensing one way to help missing pets find their way home
Attention cat and dog owners, please get your dogs and cats licensed. For the last week (as of the time I’m writing this) the Barrhead Leader has had an unwelcome guest — a young cat. Well not exactly unwelcomed.
Jul 5, 2016 12:00 AM
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Review overdueReview overdue
It’s about time that Westlock County councillors began making some good decisions and their call for a review by Alberta Municipal Affairs is as good a place to start as any.
Jul 5, 2016 12:00 AM
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With rights come responsibilities
Voting is your right. We are lucky that in Canada we can trust that our vote means something.
Jun 28, 2016 12:00 AM
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Congrats!
A culmination of over 100 years worth of trial and tribulations, milestones and achievements; Westlock’s centenary celebration is finally here.
Jun 28, 2016 12:00 AM
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