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Kristine Jean

Kristine Jean

Kristine Jean joined the Westlock News as a reporter in February 2022. She has worked as a multimedia journalist for several publications in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, and enjoys covering community news, breaking news, sports and arts.

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Recent Work by Kristine

AUPE members hold “time for action” rallies in Westlock, Barrhead

AUPE members hold “time for action” rallies in Westlock, Barrhead

Alberta public sector workers seek improved wages, benefits and job security
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Cell tower copper thieves in Alberta causing outages, poor service

Cell tower copper thieves in Alberta causing outages, poor service

The Canadian Telecommunications Association has been monitoring copper theft from cellular sites across the country and are advocating for stiffer penalties
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Copper wire theft disrupts cell service in Northern Alberta town

Copper wire theft disrupts cell service in Northern Alberta town

Weeks later, many in Westlock, Alberta are still experiencing issues with cell service
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Bear cub captured on Halloween night returns to the wild in Northern Alberta

Bear cub captured on Halloween night returns to the wild in Northern Alberta

A bear cub found alone and emaciated on Halloween night in Westlock, Alberta has been returned to the wild.
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Rainbow crosswalk removed in Alberta town where residents voted to ban them

Rainbow crosswalk removed in Alberta town where residents voted to ban them

Town of Westlock CAO Simone Wiley said the town was following the required process and that the removal was “not a spectacle” or “anything that needed to be a big show.”
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Ransomware attack in small Alberta municipality compromised about a third of residents information

Ransomware attack in small Alberta municipality compromised about a third of residents information

Cybersecurity expert said hackers don’t care what size of organization or company they attack, including small, rural towns.
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Alberta bear cub captured on Halloween ready to return to the wild

Alberta bear cub captured on Halloween ready to return to the wild

Bear cub seized in October and sent to rehabilitation facility in Southern Alberta will be released in late June
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Alberta family of five-year-old killed in crash grateful for support

Alberta family of five-year-old killed in crash grateful for support

Westlock community members blew bubbles to heaven for five-year-old Lexah Makey, who died in a car crash May 14
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Five-year-old girl dies in Northern Alberta collision

Five-year-old girl dies in Northern Alberta collision

Collision on Highway 2 north of Clyde Tuesday evening kills youngster
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Remains of Northern Alberta woman killed in Scotland arrive in Canada

Remains of Northern Alberta woman killed in Scotland arrive in Canada

Emotional homecoming for murdered Westlock woman brings closure, says family
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