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Capturing aurora

Capturing aurora

Visitors to our parts from elsewhere in Canada may be aware of the aurora borealis, commonly called northern lights – after all, we often claim them as our own in this country – but for those from further afield, the swirling ribbons of pale greens a
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A man learned a “heck of a lesson” after being jailed over Christmas while awaiting a court appearance. Cody James Beaudoin pleaded guilty to one count of breaching probation when he appeared in St.
Use common sense when hiring a contractor

Use common sense when hiring a contractor

With the cold temperatures and mounds of snow covering the yard, roof and driveway – blanketing what may need fixing – home repair or renovation is likely not top of mind.
Tree cut down in Lois Hole Park

Tree cut down in Lois Hole Park

Someone cut down a lone evergreen tree in Lois Hole Provincial Park, prompting speculation that the perpetrator helped himself to a free Christmas tree. St.
Online map nets national recognition for St. Albert

Online map nets national recognition for St. Albert

The city’s online tour of St. Albert’s public art is set to be featured in a nationally-distributed calendar this year.
Snowmobiles a nuisance on city property

Snowmobiles a nuisance on city property

Snowmobilers illegally using city trails and parks continue to be a nuisance in St. Albert.
Holiday season a heightened time for family disputes

Holiday season a heightened time for family disputes

The holiday season is always a busy time for the St. Albert RCMP as officers deal with more issues related to alcohol consumption and family disputes, said Cpl. Laurel Kading. Between the early morning of Dec.
Water, water everywhere

Water, water everywhere

You might think that one should have a lot of experience when one decides to sail across Atlantic Ocean. Ulrich Simonsmeier begs to differ.
Province seeks to rezone Erin Ridge park

Province seeks to rezone Erin Ridge park

An application for an amendment to the Erin Ridge area structure plan would rezone all of Eldorado Park so a new francophone high school could be placed anywhere on that space.
Casino player lands $1 million payout

Casino player lands $1 million payout

One lucky player at the Apex Casino got to ring in the new year a little early with a million-dollar win. Michael Huppe got the successful pull at about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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