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Burnt church sparks fierce debate

Burnt church sparks fierce debate

The site of a burnt-out church sparked controversy last week in Morinville as residents and councillors demanded more be done to protect pedestrians on Hwy. 642. After extensive debate, town council voted 5-1 on Sept.
Becigneul takes trustee seat

Becigneul takes trustee seat

St. Albert residents have chosen a super volunteer to be their next Catholic school trustee. Joe Becigneul was declared the winner of the 2016 Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools trustee byelection following the close of polls Monday night.
Canadians strongly support trans rights, says survey

Canadians strongly support trans rights, says survey

More than eight in 10 Canadians say the federal government should ban discrimination based on gender identity – a level of support that comes as a pleasant surprise to many St. Albert transgender advocates.
Looking up to the dark sky

Looking up to the dark sky

Throughout his 30 years of volunteer service with the Telus World of Science Edmonton’s Public Observatory, Bruce McCurdy has witnessed stars disappear from the night sky – washed out by an ever-growing fog of artificial light.
Building complete communities

Building complete communities

City residents can have healthier lives and cleaner air if they work together to create complete communities, say planning experts. About 140 people came to Morinville's Community Cultural Centre last Sept.
Deny the Ordinary and Join our Family at Portage College

Deny the Ordinary and Join our Family at Portage College

We may not have the aesthetics of the big city, but they have something you won't find anywhere else: the Boreal Forest and a strong sense of community. Whether you are from around the northeastern region, from other parts of the province or across Canada, the College ensures students feel right at home.
When your life simply demands some flexibility, think AU

When your life simply demands some flexibility, think AU

We're all stretched thin with time, trying to squeeze precious minutes out of our day so we can get our task list done.
Is online learning right for you?

Is online learning right for you?

Have you ever wondered if online learning is right for you? Here's what graduates from University of Calgary Continuing Education have to say about their recent online learning experiences.
Not all travelers take the same route

Not all travelers take the same route

When it comes to finding and maintaining a career in 2016, there's no map. Many established professionals are surprised to find that their journey is leading them back to school.
Jump start your future at Augustana

Jump start your future at Augustana

There were a lot of things I didn't know about the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus. Sure, I knew it was in Camrose, not far from Edmonton. It was a smaller place to study with a lot of programs that sounded interesting. I had a lot to learn!
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