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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

Email
sdoucet@greatwest.ca

Recent Work by Sandy

Heart-warming friendship dinner for Japanese visitors

Heart-warming friendship dinner for Japanese visitors

“Canada and Japan share a very strong bond based on mutual respect as well as friendship,”
County northeast of Edmonton investigating nuclear energy

County northeast of Edmonton investigating nuclear energy

"This doesn't mean that this council has decided to support or not support this"
What should landowners know about water wells?

What should landowners know about water wells?

"The water well is important on your property and the water is a shared resource"
White calf born in Westlock County

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.
Did you know honey bees are not native to Canada?

Did you know honey bees are not native to Canada?

It is European honey bees that you find in Alberta.
2025 records in canola demand and high beef prices

2025 records in canola demand and high beef prices

Tariffs are a concern for economic outlooks on Canadian agriculture exports says Farm Credit Canada economist.
Researcher finds proof the seeding soil temperature sweet spot is 2 degrees

Researcher finds proof the seeding soil temperature sweet spot is 2 degrees

Fields can be seeded as early as Feb. 9 in Alberta with no negative impacts to yield says researcher.
Northern Alberta man loses $200K in cryptocurrency scam

Northern Alberta man loses $200K in cryptocurrency scam

RCMP say people keep falling for fake scenarios and losses are high.
Alberta seniors walk across Canada

Alberta seniors walk across Canada

“It's pretty amazing because you only do it in small steps,”
Neighbours describe devastation of Swan Hills house explosion

Neighbours describe devastation of Swan Hills house explosion

A GoFundMe has been set up for homeless couple whose Swan Hills home exploded Dec. 1.
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