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Family violence – what does it look like?

Family violence – what does it look like?

Most family violence in our society, movies, music and other media goes something like this: the man is intense and brawny, probably in a blue-collar job wearing a white tank top and dirty blue jeans. Oh, and he smokes.
St. Albert man arrested for wielding replica guns

St. Albert man arrested for wielding replica guns

A local man has been charged with possession of a weapon after police arrested him with a replica pellet gun and CO2 pistol outside a St. Albert home last week. On Oct. 14 around 2:45 a.m., St.
Malcolm Parker reflects on council term, election

Malcolm Parker reflects on council term, election

Malcolm Parker finds himself surprised and disappointed at the results of the municipal election. Parker, an incumbent councillor, found himself in seventh place when the dust settled on Oct. 21.
School Notes

School Notes

Three school board veterans stepped up to lead their divisions this week following October’s civic elections. Gerry Martins, Joan Crockett and Terry Jewell were elected chairs of the St. Albert Public, Greater St.
City now waiting on appeal decision in Chad 420 case

City now waiting on appeal decision in Chad 420 case

The city’s not done fighting for its amendments to its business license bylaw that would limit the sales of drug-related paraphernalia in St. Albert. On Oct.
Province puts CRB law on hold

Province puts CRB law on hold

A proposed law that would embed the Capital Region Board into law sends a strong message to municipalities, says St. Albert's mayor: co-operate, or else.
Team seeks to replant white spruce forest

Team seeks to replant white spruce forest

A group of city foresters undertook a unique project this week to replant the White Spruce Forest – a task that could take more than 40 years to complete.
Babies' rooms get with the times

Babies' rooms get with the times

Newborn infants – both boys and girls – are coming home to a whole new décor these days, with cribs that can be changed into double beds, change tables that become chairs and colours that are so modern they look good in the living room or the baby's
Residents aim to increase neighbourliness

Residents aim to increase neighbourliness

Many residents view St. Albert as a city with a small town feel, but some are worried that this feeling isn’t as strong as it could be. The St. Albert Neighbourhood Network and FCSS are bringing in a guest speaker who knows exactly how St.
All quiet on the poltergeist front

All quiet on the poltergeist front

The demons and eldritch horrors that stalked St. Albert this week in search of treats were a well-behaved bunch, making for a quiet Halloween, says the St. Albert RCMP. St. Albert RCMP Cpl.
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