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
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
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
“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
Hot spots and flames remain, but there is hope the worst is over.
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BREAKING: Hidden Valley Golf Course fire north of Westlock
Westlock County Fire Services asked the public to avoid the area while they work to contain the fire.
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Alberta couple loses $45,000 in unauthorized e-transfers
Despite immediately freezing the account and meeting with a bank representative the following day, the Alberta couple were told that the transfers appeared legitimate, as they were completed using the correct login credentials, password, and a one-time mobile passcode.
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Heart-warming friendship dinner for Japanese visitors
“Canada and Japan share a very strong bond based on mutual respect as well as friendship,”
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County northeast of Edmonton investigating nuclear energy
"This doesn't mean that this council has decided to support or not support this"
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What should landowners know about water wells?
"The water well is important on your property and the water is a shared resource"
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White calf born in Westlock County
A surprise arrival happened at the Chapotelle farm in Westlock County, north of Edmonton, when an albino calf was born on Feb 24.
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