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St. Albert’s MP took aim at the federal justice minister over the lack of judicial appointments since the October election during Tuesday’s question period in the House of Commons. St.

An RCMP investigation into a St. Albert man allegedly responsible for a Ponzi scheme that cost investors 10 million dollars now faces 83 separate charges of fraud and theft.

St. Albert city council members are mulling over what feedback they should give about possible changes that could encourage a wider variety of housing types in the city.

The fire may have moved on, but the cleanup of Fort McMurray has just begun, say local firefighters. Captain Charles Tye was part of a 12-member crew that spent much of last week fighting the wildfires in the Wood Buffalo region.

Emergency financial assistance for Fort McMurray evacuees began on Wednesday. The debit cards are pre-loaded with $1,250 for each eligible adult and $500 for each child to help the evacuees meet immediate, short-term needs.

A Fort McMurray mom who fled last week’s wildfires is grateful for the support her family has received in St. Albert. Kari Donnelly-Quick and her three children evacuated Fort McMurray on May 3.

Edmonton’s unemployed will now receive the same federal assistance as the rest of the province.

Accused murderer Travis Vader was back in police custody Thursday after being charged with several offences this week.

Brian Simpson had an important decision to make last Wednesday night: drive into the still-burning Fort McMurray, or turn around and take the vital load of food in his semi-truck back home.

St. Albert continues to send firefighters and city staff to help Fort McMurray. “Twelve more people went up this morning,” St. Albert fire chief Ray Richards said on Tuesday morning.