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Vader's release cancelled on murder charges

Vader's release cancelled on murder charges

Accused murderer Travis Vader has had his release cancelled on those murder charges. This won’t mean a significant change for Vader in the short term.
Sign or censorship?

Sign or censorship?

Tara Seeger didn’t back down when a neighbour’s complaint about her front yard sign resulted in a bylaw order to remove it.
Ducklings rescued by city employee

Ducklings rescued by city employee

The fire department may have the monopoly on rescuing kittens in trees, but when it comes to saving ducklings, public works are the experts. On Sunday, a city public works employee rescued several ducklings from a storm sewer in Lacombe Park.
McCanns plan public art to honour parents

McCanns plan public art to honour parents

With the sound of cars on Highway 16 on the one side, and the occasional rumble of a freight train on the other, a St. Albert family took steps last week to bring closure to one of the most difficult things any of them has ever been through.
The Gretzkys return to St. Albert for a second summer

The Gretzkys return to St. Albert for a second summer

The Gretzky Hockey School is back for a second year to remind young St. Albert athletes to have fun while working on their skills over the summer break. The Gretzky School has descended on St.
Insurance issues include claims and coverage

Insurance issues include claims and coverage

Any given week, the news reports some new natural disaster, such as a wildfire, torrential storm or tornado, and all of these disruptive events have insurance implications for the individual and the economy.
Safety concerns at city hall stem from public, Heron says

Safety concerns at city hall stem from public, Heron says

The safety concerns at city hall Coun. Cathy Heron referred to in introducing a motion in council this week had to do with members of the public, not employees or councillors.
How close is freedom for four abducted children?

How close is freedom for four abducted children?

In a surprising turn of world events, Dr. Saren Mahmudi-Azer, an Iranian-Canadian father wanted for allegedly kidnapping his four Canadian children last August has been detained by Iranian officials says his ex-wife.
Kenney's bid to unite the right garners mixed reactions in St. Albert

Kenney's bid to unite the right garners mixed reactions in St. Albert

Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney’s plan to seek the Progressive Conservative leadership and unite the right has prompted mixed reactions across the province and in the St. Albert area.
Coding in classrooms

Coding in classrooms

It’s the age of technology and some St. Albert schools have gotten the jump on introducing the language of computer coding to students.
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