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Growth Plan 2.0 spurs council debate

Growth Plan 2.0 spurs council debate

Although St. Albert council may ultimately have little say in regional density targets, the issue nonetheless sparked an impassioned discussion in council chambers Monday night.
Postal strike possible, to begin in Alberta

Postal strike possible, to begin in Alberta

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal workers agreed late Monday to extend mediation efforts another 24 hours. This is the second extension in as many days.
Public engagement policy postponed

Public engagement policy postponed

A draft of St. Albert council’s public engagement policy has been delayed as the committee responsible plans to do more public engagement this month.
Resource companies still paying Sturgeon County farmers

Resource companies still paying Sturgeon County farmers

Despite not being paid for over a year, John Bocock isn’t “pressing the panic button yet.” Bocock owns a farm in Sturgeon County. On it sits an inactive well. The last payment was received June 2015.
A city's roots are in its farms

A city's roots are in its farms

When Norbert L'Hirondelle first came to Riverlot G on the shores of Big Lake in 1875 with his family, all he would have seen were trees.
Mandatory bike helmet bylaw marks 10 years

Mandatory bike helmet bylaw marks 10 years

St. Albert should be a model for other cities, says an emergency room physician who advocates for bike helmets. Dr.
Council warm to sustainable building policy

Council warm to sustainable building policy

A sustainable building policy for the city of St. Albert is one step closer after council agreed to provide recommendations on a draft policy by Sept. 30. Council unanimously agreed Aug.
Environment File

Environment File

Got a giant stuffed moose that just won’t fit in your trash? For the first time ever, you’ll be able to kick it to the curb for pickup next month. St. Albert is holding its first annual curbside large item pickup event this Sept.
Curb appeal

Curb appeal

Concrete curbs that appear to follow the swales and contours of the landscape can add a touch of natural beauty to a garden at the same time as they make yard work easier.
A dog-gone attack

A dog-gone attack

As Marie Ewanchuk strolled along a trail near her North Ridge home, she had no idea a dog would attack her. The St. Albert grandmother was walking the trails enjoying the warm Sunday weather with two grandchildren when the altercation occurred.
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