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Legion hopes for great Remembrance Day turnout

Legion hopes for great Remembrance Day turnout

The Royal Canadian Legion in St. Albert is hoping for a successful turnout at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies despite fewer news of conflict around the world, said legion administrator Debby Burr. St.
Three budget town halls, three different formats

Three budget town halls, three different formats

This year offers a smorgasbord of formats when it comes to town hall meetings to discuss St. Albert’s 2014 city budget. Next week will see residents have a chance to give their two cents worth at one of three meetings. On Nov.
Easy does it

Easy does it

For many years I avoided growing houseplants because the process seemed so darned tricky. I'd forget to water them or they were so neglected they got bugs. They seldom bloomed. Yet houseplants are said to be good for you.
Police to target aggressive driving

Police to target aggressive driving

St. Albert RCMP are concerned with aggressive driving on St. Albert roads.
Rebranding Remembrance Day

Rebranding Remembrance Day

No longer is the left lapel the only place to wear your poppy. You can also commemorate those who lost their lives in war by showing it on your wrist.
Mayor shares thoughts on next four years

Mayor shares thoughts on next four years

Mayor Nolan Crouse met with the Gazette’s editorial board on Thursday for a wide-ranging discussion touching on many topics.
Environment File

Environment File

City residents will have a chance to set the course of St. Albert’s environment this month as the city’s environmental master plan comes up for debate. The City of St.
Vandals strike Sturgeon Heights School outdoor classroom

Vandals strike Sturgeon Heights School outdoor classroom

Sturgeon Heights School’s outdoor classroom wasn’t the serene space it used to be when teachers came upon it in mid-October.
Draft budget proposes 2.1 per cent tax hike

Draft budget proposes 2.1 per cent tax hike

The draft 2014 budget proposes a 2.1 per cent residential property tax increase. The proposed increase is the lowest in 10 years, states the city manager’s message at the start of the draft document released Friday afternoon.
Students lay poppies to honour soldiers

Students lay poppies to honour soldiers

Students from two local schools made sure no soldier's headstone was left alone in field of honour sections at Holy Cross and St. Albert Roman Catholic cemeteries Friday.
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