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a wild and precious list

a wild and precious list

Once in a while I hear people say things that stop me in my tracks.
New Chamber chair well-travelled

New Chamber chair well-travelled

Ken MacRae is hesitant to call his globetrotting tendencies a passion.
Woman who killed St. Albert realtor back behind bars

Woman who killed St. Albert realtor back behind bars

A woman convicted of killing a St. Albert realtor in 2006 has once again had her statutory release revoked. According to documents provided by the Parole Board of Canada, Lisa McKay had her release revoked Dec.
Break-in spree downtown

Break-in spree downtown

There has been a troubling upswing of commercial break-ins in downtown St. Albert in the past few weeks. RCMP Const. Yelena Avoine said there were five businesses or churches in the Perron District broken into Jan.
Decision in Vader abuse-of-process hearing could come Jan. 26

Decision in Vader abuse-of-process hearing could come Jan. 26

A decision on accused murderer Travis Vader’s abuse-of-process application is expected by Jan. 26, but might be delayed.
Environment File

Environment File

An extremely rare squirrel with a white tail has been spotted in St. Albert. Forest Lawn resident Don Ladner sent a photo to the Gazette this week of a North American red squirrel in his backyard.
Heroic canine Becky-Jo saves her owner's life

Heroic canine Becky-Jo saves her owner's life

A Calahoo rodeo rider is safe at home this week after her dog saved her from what could have been a fatal horse-riding accident.
School Notes

School Notes

St. Albert’s schools are well positioned to meet the province’s new guidelines for gender identity, say local superintendents.
Emotional suffering endures

Emotional suffering endures

On a cold January night one year ago, the tragic shooting of two police officers shook this community. Const. David Wynn and Aux. Const. Derek Bond were conducting an investigation that led them into the Apex Casino on Jan. 17, where they were shot.
New group fights to protect green space

New group fights to protect green space

Residents of Braeside are worried that plans for a future high-density development will set a dangerous precedent for St. Albert and are preparing to fight back to protect their parkland. The Friends of the St.
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