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City to expand holiday bus service in 2014

City to expand holiday bus service in 2014

In 2014, the city will start running buses on 10 holidays throughout the year, not including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, said Will Steblyk, manager of planning and customer service at St. Albert Transit.
City readies to recycle trees

City readies to recycle trees

It’s hard to believe Christmas is already over and those stockings hung by the chimney with care just weeks ago, will look outdated by mid-January.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A young father is out almost $2,000 for his role in a wild police chase – one so wild that it was like something from The Benny Hill Show. Victor C.
Lacombe Lake opens to skaters

Lacombe Lake opens to skaters

After being designated off-limits most of last winter and throughout the extended stretch of cold weather leading up to Christmas, Lacombe Lake opened to skaters on Dec. 24. The city's public works department started clearing snow at 6 a.m.
Cab shortage could hamper New Year's Eve fun – local business owners

Cab shortage could hamper New Year's Eve fun – local business owners

The holiday season is in full swing and with all the hype around New Year's Eve, it's expected that people will want to have a good time. Alcohol plays a big role in that celebration, which is good for business but bad for driving.
Squeezing the truth out of juice cleanses

Squeezing the truth out of juice cleanses

After an indulgent holiday season of too much alcohol, sweets, carbs and meat, many seek out different techniques to purge their insides and detoxify their bodies of Christmas vice.
Lights off on incandescent bulbs

Lights off on incandescent bulbs

Starting next year, the lights are off for incandescent bulbs – at least at your local retail store. On Jan.
Wham! BAM and SAM bring home awards

Wham! BAM and SAM bring home awards

The St. Albert city council chamber’s public gallery was more packed than usual last Monday as members of the community came to be recognized for some recent award wins.
Cutest lawnwreckers ever

Cutest lawnwreckers ever

Every once in awhile while tromping through knee-deep snow, I’ll spot a mysterious little hole in the surface leading down into the depths.
Environment File

Environment File

Lois Hole Park contains a plant so rare that it’s found in just five places in Alberta, a new study reveals.
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