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The province has proposed new ways for cities to plan school sites and fund fire halls and so far, local leaders say they like what they see. The province tabled amendments to the Municipal Government Act Tuesday.

If you think getting into the solar power industry is a bright idea, there’s a free talk for you next week. The Solar Energy Society of Alberta is holding a free lecture next Nov. 30 on working in the renewable power sector.

St. Albert city council has approved spending an additional $1.3 million at Heritage Park in 2017. Council members approved Coun. Wes Brodhead’s motion to move the money to 2017 plan from the 2018 capital plan.

As a dog owner and former oil and gas consultant Mark Lester often faced a difficult dilemma.

’Tis the season for impaired driving awareness. After several impaired driving charges laid this month the police would like to remind residents to plan a safe ride home during the upcoming holiday season.

A local group is forming a committee to respond to family violence in the community. This is the final week of Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta.

Some members of two right-wing Alberta parties are encouraging their membership to focus on their own parties rather than looking ahead to unity.

There is an upbeat aura as the Kinesis for MS class begins at Servus Credit Union Place Thursday mornings. Most members of the class have attended for years, so they know each other well.

This story is one of a series focusing on St. Albert council members' accomplishments and challenges and what their priorities are for the remaining year. Tim Osborne, who is serving his first term on St.

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