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WESTLOCK – Rising crime rates are putting extra strain on Westlock County's firefighting resources, with an uptick in calls related to stolen vehicles being torched, according to John Biro, Manager of Protective Services for Westlock County

The Government of Alberta says it has an obligation to some coal companies to allow open-pit mining, but these "contractual relationships" aren't quite formal contracts.

Crosswalks, flags, and housing insecurity lead list of most note-worthy news stories

From electric trucks to the loss of a local staple and contention at the county, 2024 proved a busy year

The Bridge to Teacher Certification Program available in Alberta is helping George become a teacher

Plummeting numbers of volunteers threaten the sustainability of rural communities.

The Town of Barrhead held its annual Family First Night celebrations at the Agrena on Dec. 31.

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Woodland County discusses options

Rob Balay takes a look back at what made 2024 a good year for the Town of Athabasca