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Barrhead’s National Indigenous Peoples Day festivities set for Agrena

Barrhead’s National Indigenous Peoples Day festivities set for Agrena

Town of Barrhead councillors approve request for $1,000 from Barrhead and District Indigenous Committee for facility rental
Northern Alberta brewery weighs in on federal tax cap

Northern Alberta brewery weighs in on federal tax cap

"Stay the course and let us catch up, let us make some money," says Chad Paulson, co-owner of Dog Island Brewing in Slave Lake.
Busy days ahead at Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd

Busy days ahead at Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd

With growing season approaching, a local seed company is reminding growers to make sure their seeds are healthy
Barrhead Food Bank usage remains high

Barrhead Food Bank usage remains high

In 2023, the food bank served 270 households and 634 individuals
Athabasca RCMP seek information on main street vandalism incident

Athabasca RCMP seek information on main street vandalism incident

Broken window deemed as isolated incident
APRIL 19 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

APRIL 19 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
Alberta government gives first weekly wildfire update following blaze near Edson

Alberta government gives first weekly wildfire update following blaze near Edson

Preparations for this year's wildfire season are in response to last year's unprecedented blazes.
Four men arrested for string of thefts in Athabasca

Four men arrested for string of thefts in Athabasca

$8,000 in stolen merchandise from three shops recovered
Drought could mean tough choices for Alberta cattle producers

Drought could mean tough choices for Alberta cattle producers

Government and non-profit agencies have been trumpeting how prepared they are for a disastrous drought in Alberta, and this week the oil and gas sector joined in the chorus.
Rotary donates $4,000 to Westlock Food Bank

Rotary donates $4,000 to Westlock Food Bank

Food Bank president Sharon Kennedy provides Rotary members with update on usage over the past three years
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