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With a few months of play under their belts, the St. Albert Raiders high-performance hockey teams have a lot to show for their efforts — and a lot to look forward to in the new year.

Volunteer Carmen McElroy said almost 400 families have already come through the Salvation Army free store's doors.

Germany-St. Albert duet in virtual concert

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“My father coached hockey in St. Albert, so that’s sort of how I got into it. I never had the skill to go pro, but I felt like I could bring my knowledge to another aspect of the game." said St. Albertan Douglas Stuart, who is now coaching a women's team in Sweden.

The St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village is gearing up for around 300 Christmas hampers this year, which is “above the “regular” hampers that folks will be needing to get them through the month," said Suzan Krecsy executive director of the food bank.

The City of St. Albert cited reduced snow fall in 2021 as the reason behind why there were fewer potholes repaired that year, but an earth and atmospheric sciences professor at the University of Alberta says this scenario won't keep trending downwards, as road maintenance may only get harder as our climate changes.

No sign of irruptives yet, says observer

Social benefit programs like AISH, Income Support, the Alberta Seniors Benefit, and Alberta Child and Family Benefit rates will see an increase by six percent to match the rate of inflation in the coming months.

“I’m ridiculously proud of our boys,” said Krystal Gray. “They have put so much time into their sports and love what they do. Being able to represent their culture and play on Team Alberta is an amazing feat and we couldn’t be prouder of this accomplishment and the people they are becoming.”