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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

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"
Albino calf born in Westlock County

Albino 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.
Cattle analytics comparing 2015 to 2024

Cattle analytics comparing 2015 to 2024

Some interesting points on exporting and importing cattle to the U.S.
Achieving 85% heifer conception rates

Achieving 85% heifer conception rates

The percentage of mature body weight is optimum has changed with ongoing research
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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