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Perhaps more this year than ever before, local families in need are relying on the generosity of the St. Albert Kinettes and the annual Christmas Hamper campaign.

Many Albertans may be opting for a frugal Christmas this holiday season. In a holiday spending report released on Thursday by ATB Financial, many Albertans said they will be spending less money over the Christmas season.

People who drink and drive could get a nasty shock when they sober up. If you break the cardinal rule and drive when you are impaired, every other rule changes too, especially those that apply to your vehicle insurance.

The Alberta Liberal Party leader stopped in St. Albert on Wednesday night to talk politics with local constituents. The event drew 35 people, some of whom were long standing liberals.

St. Albert-Edmonton MP Michael Cooper said he is disappointed the Liberal government is putting partisan politics ahead of public safety by opposing Wynn’s law.

Enjoy the traditions of the season.

Although Coun. Bob Russell has only served on this council for part of the term, he sees several significant accomplishments in that time. Russell returned to council chambers on June 24, 2015 after a byelection to replace Coun. Gilles Prefontaine.

A project to install a wheelchair ramp and elevators at the Art Gallery of St. Albert could begin as early as next year. At the Nov. 24 budget meeting, council members voted unanimously to make $1.

Ron Cust was searching for Marilyn Monroe posters when he happened upon a vintage Matchbox Dodge Wreck tow truck and BP tanker.

The provincial government has finally proposed changes to get big money out of politics. The government took over and proposed the Fair Elections Financing Act, after a special committee struck to tackle the problem was plagued with infighting.