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Crockett to run again for Catholic school board

Crockett to run again for Catholic school board

An incumbent trustee for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is running again because her work is not done. Joan Crockett, who was elected to the Catholic board in a byelection in 2009, is currently vice-chair of the board.
Surviving sepsis

Surviving sepsis

Sitting in the emergency department's waiting room was not how Paige Ward planned on welcoming in 2012. Neither did she expect to be curled up on her bedroom floor, barely breathing, four days later.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A “difference of philosophy” was how an Edmonton woman described her reason for defrauding more than $11,000 from a St. Albert seniors retirement community. Michelle C. Goulet appeared in St.
August housing sales see decrease

August housing sales see decrease

In the latter part of summer, decreases to sales in the St. Albert housing market are typical though a drop in numbers in August may be related to a limited inventory, rather than a rise in mortgage rates, said a local realtor. Craig Pilgrim, St.
2.1 per cent property tax increase projected

2.1 per cent property tax increase projected

The city’s preliminary budget forecasts a 2.1 per cent property increase in 2014.
Massacure's MacDonald stepping down

Massacure's MacDonald stepping down

It’s been a long run for Tammy MacDonald, head organizer behind the increasingly popular Hair Massacure event, but now it’s time to pass the torch on to those that are more capable to continue to keep it alive and thriving.
Pie lady a market fixture for two decades

Pie lady a market fixture for two decades

Last Saturday the weather during the St. Albert Farmers’ Market was overcast with clouds threatening to drizzle. It was the kind of day that made people want to curl up on a comfy sofa with a good book and a slice of hot, oven-baked pie.
Wave of theft from vehicles sweeps neighbourhoods

Wave of theft from vehicles sweeps neighbourhoods

Residents of the North Ridge and Deer Ridge communities in St. Albert may have noticed a decoration added to their vehicles over the past week, a strip of paper that might initially look like a parking ticket.
Delay in letter of credit policy upsets councillor

Delay in letter of credit policy upsets councillor

A lengthy delay in getting a policy written has raised the ire of an outgoing councillor. Coun.
The dusty road ninja

The dusty road ninja

I'm a bug fan, so I'm always alert for them whenever I'm out and about. Still, no matter how hard I look, there's one bug that always manages to surprise me: the Carolina grasshopper.
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