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Councillor seeks conditions for branch library

Councillor seeks conditions for branch library

Is a new branch library in St. Albert, which was approved in the 2017 budget, a done deal? Maybe not. Coun. Cam MacKay brought forward two motions at the Jan.
A gift to the future

A gift to the future

St. Albert's mayor unveiled a literal pillar of the community this week as a gift to the citizens of tomorrow – one they won't open for 50 years. Mayor Nolan Crouse unveiled a time capsule sculpture in St.
ATB financial forecast predicts a stable 2017

ATB financial forecast predicts a stable 2017

ATB Financial chief economist Todd Hirsch predicts that this year will be a rebuilding year for the province after oil prices stabilize. Hirsch spoke to a room full of local business people at a lunch hosted by the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce.
School Notes

School Notes

Ronald Harvey students will be boogying down this month as they try to rack up a million minutes of physical activity. Students at the St.
2017 forecast predicts lower home prices

2017 forecast predicts lower home prices

After finishing 2016 rather unscathed, the Edmonton region housing market will finally take a hit in the new year. The Realtors Association of Edmonton held its annual housing forecast seminar January 4 at the Northlands Expo Centre.
Whatcha readin', Wilbur?

Whatcha readin', Wilbur?

Sox isn't your typical reading coach. He's 12 years old, has four legs, and weighs about 800 pounds.
School Notes

School Notes

Ronald Harvey students will be boogying down this month as they try to rack up a million minutes of physical activity. Students at the St.
Council eyes tighter smoking restrictions

Council eyes tighter smoking restrictions

An updated smoking bylaw in St. Albert could make it more difficult to have a cigarette in public spaces, and could include certain prohibitions on electronic smoking devices.
At City Hall

At City Hall

The city's Environmental Advisory Committee will continue to focus on key environmental initiatives in 2017.
Alexander chief Kurt Burnstick acquitted of sexual assault

Alexander chief Kurt Burnstick acquitted of sexual assault

Alexander First Nation chief Kurt Burnstick was acquitted of sexual assault in a St. Albert court Wednesday.
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