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LETTER: Taxes down while franchise fees are up

LETTER: Taxes down while franchise fees are up

It was with a faint glimmer of optimism that I read last week in the Gazette that St. Albert council was able to pare down the proposed municipal tax increase to 3.6 per cent.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30

Rachel Notley announced on social media Thursday morning that, as of Dec. 30, she is resigning as the legislature representative for Edmonton-Strathcona.
Text scam involving speeding tickets circulating in Alberta, warns RCMP

Text scam involving speeding tickets circulating in Alberta, warns RCMP

Government and police organizations do not issue tickets via text messaging says RCMP warning about speeding ticket scam circulating in Alberta.
'It's about the kids': CUPW members in St. Albert accept Santa letters

'It's about the kids': CUPW members in St. Albert accept Santa letters

Striking CUPW members volunteering to write responses, accept letters at picket line downtown
Councillors continue push to develop northeast St. Albert

Councillors continue push to develop northeast St. Albert

Hughes calls for $450K change to city's municipal development plan
Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Investigators found instances of unprofessional conduct including invasive exams and improper medical equipment storage.
This week in St. Albert history: a freezing first day of school

This week in St. Albert history: a freezing first day of school

We take a look back through the Gazette archives from 2010, 1993, 1984, and 1977.
MAYOR in HINDSIGHT: What is NIMBY?

MAYOR in HINDSIGHT: What is NIMBY?

NOT IN MY BACK YARD (NIMBY) It is a disrespectful acronym used by many. It is a reason for politicians to dismiss input.
Police payment freeze welcomed — but then what?

Police payment freeze welcomed — but then what?

Kara Westerlund, Rural Municipalities of Alberta president, welcomes a payment hike freeze for RCMP services in rural municipalities. But the organization sees no clear, effective and affordable path forward for policing RMA’s 69 counties and municipal districts.
St. Albert weather: Snow, flurries Wednesday

St. Albert weather: Snow, flurries Wednesday

The wind chill will be a respectable -18 in the morning and -10 in the afternoon with a high of -7 C, according to Environment Canada.
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