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Voting open for St. Albert's annual garbage can design contest

Voting open for St. Albert's annual garbage can design contest

This year's theme is the “vital role of pollinators,” and there are over 17 entries to vote for.
Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Using groundbreaking rapid testing devices and an innovative community-involved project, researchers from the University of Alberta are hoping to remove barriers to treatment, and bend the curve of syphilis infections.
Woodlands splash park and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool to open later this month

Woodlands splash park and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool to open later this month

The Woodlands facility is scheduled to open on May 18, followed by the Grosvenor pool on May 25.
Rural leaders say Bill 20 ‘a hammer to undermine’ municipal autonomy

Rural leaders say Bill 20 ‘a hammer to undermine’ municipal autonomy

Rural leaders say they are being actively undermined by Bill 20, and vow to "not sit back and take it."
'Flamingo car' amuses St. Albert commuters

'Flamingo car' amuses St. Albert commuters

“They handle up to 100 kilometres an hour or so,” says driver Brett Wygle, who has been dedicated to the bit for three years
'Threat to democracy': Alberta Municipalities says Bill 20 sets dangerous precedent

'Threat to democracy': Alberta Municipalities says Bill 20 sets dangerous precedent

The changes proposed in Alberta's Bill 20 have already created an atmosphere of silence and fear among municipal leaders, and will "fundamentally redraw the blueprint of our local democracy" if implemented, says Alberta Municipalities President Tyler Gandam.
MAYOR IN HINDSIGHT: When to go into the weeds

MAYOR IN HINDSIGHT: When to go into the weeds

At council tables across Canada, mayors, reeves and councillors are told by governance experts to stay at the policy level and avoid “diving into the weeds.
Spring brings wild times to WILDNorth

Spring brings wild times to WILDNorth

Wildlife rescue service leaps into action to heal, rehabilitate injured animals
Pickleball club membership has spiked by 54 per cent in two years

Pickleball club membership has spiked by 54 per cent in two years

Growing popularity of sport means limited space to play
COST OF LIVING: St. Albert seniors working overtime to pay the bills

COST OF LIVING: St. Albert seniors working overtime to pay the bills

High cost of living forces St. Albert seniors back to work
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