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Four men convicted for hunting bighorn sheep near Cadomin

Four men convicted for hunting bighorn sheep near Cadomin

Last September, the group of hunters entered the former Gregg and Cardinal River mine sites and illegally killed at least four bighorn sheep, including a sublegal ram.
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Hinton council unfreezes RCMP position, hears health-care update

Hinton council unfreezes RCMP position, hears health-care update

The unfrozen position will focus on conducting traffic enforcement within the town of Hinton as well as organize check stops, attend school functions, complete traffic operations with policing partners and report monthly to the detachment commander.
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Hinton RCMP arrest two in drug trafficking investigation

Hinton RCMP arrest two in drug trafficking investigation

Police seized 30 grams of fentanyl and eight grams of cocaine
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Yellowhead County lifting wildfire evacuation orders

Yellowhead County lifting wildfire evacuation orders

As residents prepare to return to Robb, Mercoal and Peers, firefighters will continue to fight the two out-of-control wildfires.
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Robb and Mercoal under evacuation order after wildfire grows

Robb and Mercoal under evacuation order after wildfire grows

Although previously classified as being held, the wildfire grew and became more active due to hot temperatures and windy conditions.
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Hinton council may unfreeze RCMP position for traffic enforcement

Hinton council may unfreeze RCMP position for traffic enforcement

"If this position was funded, the member’s priorities would be to conduct traffic enforcement within the town of Hinton, with a primary focus within town limits."
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Crews work to contain wildfire south of Hinton in Mercoal area

Crews work to contain wildfire south of Hinton in Mercoal area

Alberta Wildfire firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment are responding to the blaze, while Yellowhead County firefighters have been setting up sprinkler protection units in Mercoal and Robb.
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Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $17,000 for Hinton SPCA

Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $17,000 for Hinton SPCA

During each year’s campaign, Tim Hortons customers can buy a special cookie where all proceeds go toward a local charity selected by restaurant owners.
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Letter: Hinton council's 'cone of silence'?

Letter: Hinton council's 'cone of silence'?

"The substance of this Hinton cone was that Councillor Haas made a ruling, as the Chair of the meeting, to exclude emails containing pertinent information on a discussion on the Wanyandi and Lupin Development Project – one of which is a large 120 housing development project."
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Hinton council approves zero per cent tax rate increase

Hinton council approves zero per cent tax rate increase

First and second reading for the tax rate bylaw were given last week, but council failed to achieve unanimous consent to give third reading, meaning a special meeting had to be called this week so tax notices could be sent out as soon as possible.
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