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Barrhead fire chief institutes total fire ban for county

Barrhead fire chief institutes total fire ban for county

Continuing dry conditions and windy conditions make ban necessary
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Steep rise in rate of stillbirth among young women in Alberta

Steep rise in rate of stillbirth among young women in Alberta

Among women aged 15 to 19, however, the rate of stillbirth quadrupled during that same period, from 6.27 in 2012 to 26.32 in 2023, according to data from Alberta Health.
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Fire ban in effect for Athabasca County, Town, and Boyle

Fire ban in effect for Athabasca County, Town, and Boyle

Municipalities tighten restriction as departments in demand
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Second conditional discharge in two months, judge gives 'one last chance'

Second conditional discharge in two months, judge gives 'one last chance'

Family driving dispute for man convicted of squatting results in assault conviction
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Break-in occurs at one Westlock County fire hall, suspicious activity reported at another

Break-in occurs at one Westlock County fire hall, suspicious activity reported at another

Break-ins at fire halls pose potential risk to public if essential equipment is stolen, says RCMP
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Lightning Bay residents concerned they no longer have a pot to go in

Lightning Bay residents concerned they no longer have a pot to go in

Delegation from the resort concerned over lack of capacity at the Thunder Lake lagoon take their concerns to County of Barrhead council
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Canoe Lake fire under control, crews worked all week on hot spots

Canoe Lake fire under control, crews worked all week on hot spots

‘Precipitation helped’ says fire chief, but still cautious about dangers of fire season
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ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Lainey Wilson!

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Lainey Wilson!

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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County of Barrhead holds line on residential mill rate

County of Barrhead holds line on residential mill rate

However, increase in average assessment values could mean higher tax bills
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APRIL 22 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

APRIL 22 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
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