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Sandy Doucet

Sandy Doucet

Sandy Doucet joined the Barrhead Leader as a reporter in May 2024. She has worked in training, instructional design, corporate leadership, and social services. She enjoys covering human interest stories, community news, breaking news, arts, and sports.

Sandy is always interested in hearing your stories and news tips

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Recent Work by Sandy

Katy Perry fans recreate iconic look for Edmonton concert

Katy Perry fans recreate iconic look for Edmonton concert

A shared love for Katy Perry and a passion for creativity led two Alberta women on a unique journey.
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Toddler's online bid lands dad a tractor at auction

Toddler's online bid lands dad a tractor at auction

In a story straight out of a family comedy, a one-year-old from Barrhead, Alberta, recently turned a casual phone game into a surprising purchase: a John Deere tractor.
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Cast a line: Alberta waives fishing licence fees for Family Fishing Weekend

Cast a line: Alberta waives fishing licence fees for Family Fishing Weekend

Mark your calendars! Alberta's Family Fishing Weekend is returning, offering residents a chance to fish for free. No licence is required on July 12 and 13, providing a perfect summer activity.
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre issues alert about impersonation scams

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre issues alert about impersonation scams

Have you received a call from someone claiming to be a 'bank investigator'? If you're in Alberta, you're not alone. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning residents about a surge in these types of scams, where criminals impersonate trusted institutions.
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HHT Awareness Month: Rare Blood Vessel Disorder Affecting Albertans

HHT Awareness Month: Rare Blood Vessel Disorder Affecting Albertans

Across Alberta, families are unknowingly passing down a genetic disorder called Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). As June marks HHT Awareness Month, it's crucial to understand this uncommon condition and its impact on individuals and families.
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Alberta man shot at, run over by thieves on neighbour's property

Alberta man shot at, run over by thieves on neighbour's property

A Barrhead man is recovering after a harrowing encounter with thieves on a neighbouring property. Mike Stuber, President of Stuber's Cat Services Ltd., was shot at and run over while attempting to intervene in a theft.
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Northern Alberta wildfire out of control and growing: province

Northern Alberta wildfire out of control and growing: province

Firefighting crews are working to contain the south side of the wildfire where it has crossed Highway 33.
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United Church celebrates 100 years

United Church celebrates 100 years

The United Church was the first church to apologize to Indigenous people and take responsibility for their part of residential schools and colonization in 1986.
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Alberta farmers face crop choices amid tariff concerns

Alberta farmers face crop choices amid tariff concerns

“These trade uncertainties underscore the need for stable and predictable market access,”
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Alberta Golf course and RV Campground operational after wildfire damage

Alberta Golf course and RV Campground operational after wildfire damage

Hot spots and flames remain, but there is hope the worst is over.
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