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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

No COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Alberta

No COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Alberta

New COVID-19 vaccines expected in Alberta Oct. 15
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Some people still in hospital after tent collapse north of Edmonton

Some people still in hospital after tent collapse north of Edmonton

Westlock Meditation Center’ 11-day event “on pause” while people still recovering from injuries
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"Deep sorrow" over fatal tent collapse at retreat: Westlock County

"Deep sorrow" over fatal tent collapse at retreat: Westlock County

Tent collapse Wednesday afternoon has taken one life and injured dozens of others
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Annual meditation event where tent collapsed draws hundreds from 'across the world'

Annual meditation event where tent collapsed draws hundreds from 'across the world'

Eleven day meditation event at the Weslock Meditation Center near Busby, was set to begin Aug. 1.
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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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