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Little Free Libraries: A growing St. Albert tradition

Little Free Libraries: A growing St. Albert tradition

When Melissa Brook moves she’s leaving her Little Free Library behind. Not because she doesn’t love it – in fact she plans to apply for a new one as soon as she’s settled in to her new St.
The new MGA: it's a start, say locals

The new MGA: it's a start, say locals

It's a good first draft, but local leaders say the province's new Municipal Government Act needs a lot of change before it's ready to become Alberta's new rulebook for cities.
Vader defence case casts doubt

Vader defence case casts doubt

Travis Vader's defence case was short and to the point, at least when compared to the mountain of evidence Crown prosecutors introduced in his double murder trial.
Assisted dying bill as it stands fails some Canadians

Assisted dying bill as it stands fails some Canadians

At 18, Lee-Anne Peters tested positive for Huntington’s disease. Just over a decade later her body was in serious decline.
Gas prices rise sharply

Gas prices rise sharply

A spike in prices at the gas pump across the Edmonton region and beyond is being attributed to a mechanical problem at the Suncor refinery in Edmonton.
International Children's Festival a hit with the kids

International Children's Festival a hit with the kids

Children flocked to the 35th International Children's Festival of the Arts this week. The festival began on Tuesday and wraps up today with an extra special finale variety show at 7 p.m.
January trial date set for Alexander chief

January trial date set for Alexander chief

Alexander First Nation Chief Kurt Burnstick is scheduled to face trial on a sexual assault charge early next year.
Alberta sets out framework for medical assistance in dying

Alberta sets out framework for medical assistance in dying

Come Monday Canadians can request medical aid in dying without a court order. June 6 is the Supreme Court imposed deadline to make the practice legal. While the federal government won’t meet that goal, Alberta is ready.
Prevention best protection

Prevention best protection

All sorts of creatures get labelled as pests, and some of them deserve the label.
Paul Kane wins big at Envirothon

Paul Kane wins big at Envirothon

Paul Kane’s eco-nauts are set to take on the world after winning the top prize at the 2016 Alberta Envirothon.
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