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NEWS: Looking good at 75
Looking good at 75
Air Cadet League recognizes Barrhead Air Cadet Squadron 526 for its 75th year in existence
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November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEWS: Looking good at 75
BEYOND LOCAL: Banff may increase pay parking rate to fully fund Roam transit
Banff may increase pay parking rate to fully fund Roam transit
A report for council suggests increasing the current year-round $7 per hour parking rate to $9 per hour would result in about $2.2 million in additional visitor pay parking revenue.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Banff may increase pay parking rate to fully fund Roam transit
NEWS: Pembina Hills schools raise over $15K for Terry Fox Foundation
Pembina Hills schools raise over $15K for Terry Fox Foundation
Students and staff across Pembina Hills School Division collected $15,824.42 in support of cancer research this fall. École Barrhead Elementary led the effort with $3,870, followed by École Westlock Elementary with $2,297.65.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
NEWS: Pembina Hills schools raise over $15K for Terry Fox Foundation
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing
Alberta's Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's on board with Prime Minister Mark Carney's second batch of key major projects picked for potential fast-track approval.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing
COOL WINTER GUIDE: Beyond Skiing: Fat Biking Emerges as a Popular Winter Activity in Alberta #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
Beyond Skiing: Fat Biking Emerges as a Popular Winter Activity in Alberta
COOL WINTER GUIDE: Forget the skis and snowboards – a new winter sport is taking Alberta by storm. Fat biking, with its oversized tires and adventurous spirit, is opening up a world of snowy trails for cyclists of all levels.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: Beyond Skiing: Fat Biking Emerges as a Popular Winter Activity in Alberta #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
NEWS: Crime rates decline in Athabasca due to targeted RCMP efforts
Crime rates decline in Athabasca due to targeted RCMP efforts
A recent report from the Athabasca RCMP highlights a significant reduction in crime, attributing the success to a concentrated effort on repeat offenders, property crime, and substance abuse.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
NEWS: Crime rates decline in Athabasca due to targeted RCMP efforts
BEYOND LOCAL: Transgender awareness week: why community matters now more than ever
Transgender awareness week: why community matters now more than ever
From hate crimes to proposed laws, advocates say visibility must lead to safety and equality for gender-diverse Albertans.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Transgender awareness week: why community matters now more than ever
BEYOND LOCAL: Data centre projects gaining ground across Alberta, including Sturgeon County
Data centre projects gaining ground across Alberta, including Sturgeon County
Sturgeon County officials say Beacon AI is proposing a data centre complex in the county’s Industrial Heartland.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Data centre projects gaining ground across Alberta, including Sturgeon County
NEWS: County approves 20 per cent funding increase for Barrhead library
County approves 20 per cent funding increase for Barrhead library
Municipality's contribution to public library increases by nearly 20 per cent
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November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEWS: County approves 20 per cent funding increase for Barrhead library
NEWS: Westlock Independence Network hires new director for first time in its history
Westlock Independence Network hires new director for first time in its history
Westlock Independence Network (WIN) have hired Frank Tavares as their second-ever director in their 37-year history following the retirement of longtime director Greg Morris at the end of August.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEWS: Westlock Independence Network hires new director for first time in its history
NEWS: County of Barrhead approves twinning budget
County of Barrhead approves twinning budget
Councillors say in the future the twinning committee and the communities must look for ways to improve the value of the program
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November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEWS: County of Barrhead approves twinning budget
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Instagrammable Ice Bubbles: Beauty in Every Direction #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
ICYMI: Instagrammable Ice Bubbles: Beauty in Every Direction
COOL WINTER GUIDE: Abraham Lake’s beautiful methane bubbles beneath the water’s frozen surface, all surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, offers an affordable adventure and amazing photo opportunities.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Instagrammable Ice Bubbles: Beauty in Every Direction #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
NEWS: Barrhead man arrested on drug and firearm charges
Barrhead man arrested on drug and firearm charges
Detachment commander credits public with arrest
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November 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
NEWS: Barrhead man arrested on drug and firearm charges
BEYOND LOCAL: Brian Jean optimistic about oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta
Brian Jean optimistic about oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta
Alberta's minister of energy and minerals, who also serves as the MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche, talked about different projects in the region.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Brian Jean optimistic about oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta
BEYOND LOCAL: Fact File: 'Spam' videos use actors to spread false Canadian political news
Fact File: 'Spam' videos use actors to spread false Canadian political news
A surge of clickbait videos focused on Alberta sovereignty flooded video-sharing platforms earlier this year. Now, content farms are evading crackdowns by using real individuals instead of AI to narrate these misleading videos, a move that experts describe as deeply concerning.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Fact File: 'Spam' videos use actors to spread false Canadian political news
NEWS: Cape Breton musician Bobby Cameron to play in Athabasca
Cape Breton musician Bobby Cameron to play in Athabasca
Bobby Cameron, a musician whose career spans decades and includes collaborations with iconic artists, is heading to Athabasca. Audiences can expect an evening filled with high-energy performances and heartfelt tributes as Cameron shares his original music and pays homage to his East Coast roots.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEWS: Cape Breton musician Bobby Cameron to play in Athabasca
NEWS: Athabasca ED without doctor during day Thursday and Friday
Athabasca ED without doctor during day Thursday and Friday
Nurses still in place to help with triage and referral
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November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
NEWS: Athabasca ED without doctor during day Thursday and Friday
NEWS: Woodlands County firefighters put knowledge to the test
Woodlands County firefighters put knowledge to the test
Seven Woodlands County firefighters take their NFPA 1001 professional firefighter course practical test with the help Barrhead Regional Fire Services
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November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEWS: Woodlands County firefighters put knowledge to the test
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta opens up silica exploration and mining on public lands
Alberta opens up silica exploration and mining on public lands
Alberta's plan to vastly expand silica exploration and mining, a critical mineral for the oil industry, has raised serious concerns among environmentalists, who fear potential damage to waterways and ecosystems.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta opens up silica exploration and mining on public lands
NEWS: Westlock welcomes new two new physicians
Westlock welcomes new two new physicians
Westlock has recently had two new physicians come to town
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November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
NEWS: Westlock welcomes new two new physicians
NEWS: GALLERY: A new boutique in downtown Westlock
GALLERY: A new boutique in downtown Westlock
Little Boutique has opened on 107 ave after their grand opening saw dozens of residents enter the new shop.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
NEWS: GALLERY: A new boutique in downtown Westlock
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Dark Sky Preserves in Alberta - Northern Lights! #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
ICYMI: Dark Sky Preserves in Alberta - Northern Lights!
COOL WINTER GUIDE: One of the world’s most unique and dazzling phenomena is the canopy of fluctuating hues that are called the northern lights (aurora borealis).
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November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Dark Sky Preserves in Alberta - Northern Lights! #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
NEWS: Westlock girls donate bracelet-sale proceeds to hospital
Westlock girls donate bracelet-sale proceeds to hospital
The Westlock Healthcare Centre received an unexpected donation last week of $146.75 from six young girls ranging from six to 10 years old.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
NEWS: Westlock girls donate bracelet-sale proceeds to hospital
NEWS: Fire makes Lac La Nonne area home uninhabitable
Fire makes Lac La Nonne area home uninhabitable
Family wakes up to smoke in home, safely evacuates
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November 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEWS: Fire makes Lac La Nonne area home uninhabitable
NEWS: Athabasca RCMP arrest two following report of suspicious activity
Athabasca RCMP arrest two following report of suspicious activity
Court appearances set for Nov. 24 and Dec. 2 after two men found in a stolen car, one of whom was armed with a prohibited handgun
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November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
NEWS: Athabasca RCMP arrest two following report of suspicious activity