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BEYOND LOCAL: Portage College considers demolition as right-sizing plans move ahead in St. Paul
Portage College considers demolition as right-sizing plans move ahead in St. Paul
Portage College is doing a 'right-sizing' project for its St. Paul campus and is exploring a range of options, including possible demolition, due to escalating maintenance costs and declining demand for space.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
BEYOND LOCAL: Portage College considers demolition as right-sizing plans move ahead in St. Paul
NEWS: Barrhead welcomes new doctor
Barrhead welcomes new doctor
South African trained general surgeon and his family settle into their new lives
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November 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
NEWS: Barrhead welcomes new doctor
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta bill allows doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries
Alberta bill allows doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries
Albertans may soon have the option to pay for quicker access to surgical procedures, as the provincial government tables a new bill that would permit surgeons to offer private, paid services within the existing public healthcare framework.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta bill allows doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries
NEWS: Judge cuts sentence to 25 days in masked break-and-enter case
Judge cuts sentence to 25 days in masked break-and-enter case
Man involved in break and enter receives benefit of the doubt receiving lesser sentence in Barrhead Court of Justice
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November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
NEWS: Judge cuts sentence to 25 days in masked break-and-enter case
BEYOND LOCAL: Smith accuses AFL of involvement in recall petitions, union denies claim
Smith accuses AFL of involvement in recall petitions, union denies claim
Premier Danielle Smith alleges Alberta’s largest labour federation is bussing supporters to recall campaigns, but AFL president Gil McGowan calls the charge a fabrication as Elections Alberta confirms multiple petitions underway across the province.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Smith accuses AFL of involvement in recall petitions, union denies claim
NEWS: Heartwood Folk Club presents Harry Manx as concert series finale
Heartwood Folk Club presents Harry Manx as concert series finale
The Heartwood Folk Club's 2025 Fall Concert Series will conclude with a performance by the renowned Harry Manx, promising a night of unique blues and Indian classical fusion in Athabasca.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEWS: Heartwood Folk Club presents Harry Manx as concert series finale
NEWS: Westlock Memorial Hall filled for the Christmas Youth Market
Westlock Memorial Hall filled for the Christmas Youth Market
Over 600 residents visited the Junior Christmas Market as 55 young vendors showcased handmade gifts, treats and crafts at the Westlock Memorial Hall.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEWS: Westlock Memorial Hall filled for the Christmas Youth Market
NEWS: African cultural site planned for Athabasca County
African cultural site planned for Athabasca County
CanAfric group hopes to be set up by 2027 if everything goes according to plan
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November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEWS: African cultural site planned for Athabasca County
NEWS: ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Archer
ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Archer
Town and Country Today, 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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November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
NEWS: ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Archer
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Six Underrated Ski Hills In Alberta That Are More Affordable And Less Crowded #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
ICYMI: Six Underrated Ski Hills In Alberta That Are More Affordable And Less Crowded
COOL WINTER GUIDE: Alberta's stunning landscapes and abundant snowfall make it a prime destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Six Underrated Ski Hills In Alberta That Are More Affordable And Less Crowded #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
NEWS: Athabasca declines to fund utility hookup for potential new home
Athabasca declines to fund utility hookup for potential new home
Project would have cost town north of $10,000 says mayor
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November 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
NEWS: Athabasca declines to fund utility hookup for potential new home
NEWS: U11 Westlock Warriors win gold medal in Wetaskiwin
U11 Westlock Warriors win gold medal in Wetaskiwin
The U11-1 Westlock Warriors minor hockey team won gold at a six-team tournament in Wetaskiwin over the weekend (Nov. 15-16) with a thrilling double-overtime victory in the final against the Crossfield Icehawks.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
NEWS: U11 Westlock Warriors win gold medal in Wetaskiwin
NEWS: Roadside cleanup groups to receive same funding under revamped Woodlands policy
Roadside cleanup groups to receive same funding under revamped Woodlands policy
New policy absorbs several old policies to create standardized road management cleanup strategy
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November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
NEWS: Roadside cleanup groups to receive same funding under revamped Woodlands policy
BEYOND LOCAL: Fatal equine herpesvirus detected in Red Deer County as Texas outbreak grows
Fatal equine herpesvirus detected in Red Deer County as Texas outbreak grows
One case of neurologic form of EHV-1 in Alberta while 16 horses in five states infected in outbreak related to Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Finals in Texas
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November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Fatal equine herpesvirus detected in Red Deer County as Texas outbreak grows
NEWS: Barrhead councils finalize $1.04M fire budget for 2026
Barrhead councils finalize $1.04M fire budget for 2026
County of Barrhead councillors approve fire department budgets, fire services committee rep and councillor suggests alternative wildfire fighting methods
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November 23, 2025 at 4:05 AM
NEWS: Barrhead councils finalize $1.04M fire budget for 2026
NEWS: Demolition work begins at Capri Mall
Demolition work begins at Capri Mall
The demolition of Westlock’s Capri Mall has begun nearly four months after the demo permit was approved on July 25.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
NEWS: Demolition work begins at Capri Mall
BEYOND LOCAL: MD of Bighorn firefighters first in Alberta to test new PFAS-free protective gear
MD of Bighorn firefighters first in Alberta to test new PFAS-free protective gear
Also, MD fire department wants to continue piloting "game-changing" wildfire technology system
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November 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: MD of Bighorn firefighters first in Alberta to test new PFAS-free protective gear
BEYOND LOCAL: Iconic Banff sign unveiled in new location
Iconic Banff sign unveiled in new location
“We think there’s a great opportunity to transform this into a community gathering site."
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November 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Iconic Banff sign unveiled in new location
NEWS: Athabasca ATB awarding community business during Moonlight Madness
Athabasca ATB awarding community business during Moonlight Madness
The local bank is opening up its voting to all Athabascans in an effort to support local business
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November 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
NEWS: Athabasca ATB awarding community business during Moonlight Madness
BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Tentative agreement reached’: AUPE pickets at Olds hospital, other locales called off
‘Tentative agreement reached’: AUPE pickets at Olds hospital, other locales called off
Nov. 22 pickets scheduled for 50 Aberta hospitals, health care centres cancelled minutes after they were to start
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November 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Tentative agreement reached’: AUPE pickets at Olds hospital, other locales called off
BEYOND LOCAL: Vermilion man facing multiple child pornography charges
Vermilion man facing multiple child pornography charges
Following the arrest of a Vermilion man on child exploitation charges on Sept. 19, the RCMP is encouraging open communication between parents and children regarding online safety.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Vermilion man facing multiple child pornography charges
BEYOND LOCAL: Cat missing for eight years reunited with owner at Okotoks vet clinic
Cat missing for eight years reunited with owner at Okotoks vet clinic
An unlikely reunion took place this week after a stray cat was brought in to an Southern Alberta vet clinic.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Cat missing for eight years reunited with owner at Okotoks vet clinic
NEWS: Westlock County eyes $7M in capital projects for 2026
Westlock County eyes $7M in capital projects for 2026
Westlock County is reviewing 25 proposed capital projects worth $7.06 million, ranging from park upgrades to machinery replacements and road repairs.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
NEWS: Westlock County eyes $7M in capital projects for 2026
NEWS: Warriors shut out by Bruins in up-and-down start to season
Warriors shut out by Bruins in up-and-down start to season
Westlock got blown out 8-0 by Camrose in their third home game of the NCHL season on Saturday, Nov. 15.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
NEWS: Warriors shut out by Bruins in up-and-down start to season
NEWS: New funding boost to support rural agricultural societies
New funding boost to support rural agricultural societies
Alberta commits $2.5M annually to help agricultural societies repair and modernize facilities, offering grants from $10K to $100K for key upgrades.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEWS: New funding boost to support rural agricultural societies