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Rising living costs, deteriorating healthcare systems and growing political tensions with foreign powers -- St. Albert politicians had much to contend with in 2023

Following the recent deaths of the Pelsma family of Edmonton just before Christmas, Alberta RCMP issued a province-wide warning to remind Albertans to be mindful of ice safety amid mild temperatures so far this winter.

It's the final weekend of 2023!

A nine cents per litre fuel tax will be added to the price at the pump effective New Year's Day.

Alberta RCMP responded to twice as many suspected drug overdoses between January and November of 2023 than in all of 2022.

Fireworks launch at 8:30 p.m. from Meadowview Ball Diamonds

“Do not place trees on top of, or in snow banks,” the city's website says. “Please ensure staff can see and access the trees safely.”

The Gazette recently spoke with each member of council and asked them to reflect on the past 26 months, and the decisions that were made along the way.

“It's disappointing that [the buses] didn't live up to the hype,” said Coun. Wes Brodhead.

With some parts of the province grappling with drought conditions, many areas around the province are now reporting low water levels because of below average snowpack and precipitation in recent months.