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'A builder of people'

'A builder of people'

Ben Tooth was only 44 when St. Albert Place was officially opened but it would prove itself as his lifelong legacy of love for both challenges and excellence.
DNA expert questions Crown evidence

DNA expert questions Crown evidence

An expert witness has called into question the reliability of DNA analysis RCMP scientists performed on exhibits relating the alleged murder of Lyle and Marie McCann. Defence lawyer Brian Beresh called Dr.
City manager Patrick Draper terminated

City manager Patrick Draper terminated

City manager Patrick Draper has been let go. The announcement was made on Sunday night. Draper has been with the city since 2012 in the city manager position.
Summer Camp and Activity Guide

Summer Camp and Activity Guide

Make the most of your summer
Environment File

Environment File

City staffers have added two electric cars to their fleet – a pricey move that will prevent about five tonnes of emissions per year. Two new 2016 Chevy Volts rolled into the Jack Kraft Facility this week.
Nature bounces back

Nature bounces back

Four weeks ago, the east end of Big Lake was a smouldering ruin. Now, it’s a verdant sea of grass and life, and possibly the best looking part of the shoreline.
Funding means new clients for midwives

Funding means new clients for midwives

St. Albert Community Midwives is once again accepting new clients, thanks to additional funding received last week. Five months after setting up along St.
Defence witnesses contradict Crown evidence

Defence witnesses contradict Crown evidence

Five defence witnesses have testified at Travis Vader's murder trial, giving evidence that contradicts or calls into question elements of the Crown's case. Vader is accused of murdering elderly St. Albert couple Lyle and Marie McCann on July 3, 2010.
Slow economy hurts inclusive employment efforts

Slow economy hurts inclusive employment efforts

Erica Heathcote started working for St. Albert KFC/Taco Bell about two weeks ago. The 31-year-old lives with a developmental delay that can make following instructions challenging.
Xeriscaping: Learn to make the best use of water

Xeriscaping: Learn to make the best use of water

Morinville has had a water conservation plan in place for five years. Over that time, it has offered a toilet rebate program to encourage its 10,000 citizens to replace their old toilets.
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