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Mystery substance on river deemed 'non-hazardous'

Mystery substance on river deemed 'non-hazardous'

Tests have found the substance found floating on the Sturgeon River last week to be non-hazardous.
Occupational hazard

Occupational hazard

I am useless at dinner parties. Partially because I am a bit of a closeted introvert, I prefer the comfort of my own home to most things. Being social requires a lot of energy especially with people I don’t know.
Treatment approved for St. Albert toddler with rare disease

Treatment approved for St. Albert toddler with rare disease

After more than a month of lobbying the provincial government to fund a life-sustaining treatment for their toddler, Aleena Sadownyk's family can breathe a sigh of relief. The family received word Monday that the province has approved the enzyme replacement therapy used to treat the extremely rare Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome, also called MPS VI.
Heron to seek second term

Heron to seek second term

The top vote getter in the 2010 election admits she probably isn’t destined for life as a career politician. But Cathy Heron wants a second term for sure. “I always knew.
Parker wants another term

Parker wants another term

One term on council isn’t enough for Malcolm Parker. The 70-year-old announced this week he will be running for another term, saying he only came to the decision in the last couple of weeks.
Indigenous Games deemed a success

Indigenous Games deemed a success

The second Alberta Indigenous Games were a success according to the games’ founder and CEO. “All the athletes really engaged and just really had a lot of fun and just enjoyed the competition,” said Allan Ross, the founder.
Program brings beauty out of the backyard

Program brings beauty out of the backyard

At the entrance to Delisle Court is a huge flowerbed brimming with fiery nasturtiums and vibrant salmon snapdragons.
City to consider higher levies for developers

City to consider higher levies for developers

City administrative staff will be recommending that developers pay 100 per cent of the costs for future upgrades to the north and south water reservoirs when the new offsite levy bylaw comes before council in September.
Iconic Bruin Inn bear on display at local museum

Iconic Bruin Inn bear on display at local museum

Talk to any long-time St. Albertan about the most famous bar in town, and they’ll fondly remember the Bruin Inn. Built in 1929, the local hotel and beer parlour stood on the corner of St.
Local merchant sells Mediterranean gold

Local merchant sells Mediterranean gold

The first thing you notice at Edmonton Olive Oil Corporation is the heavy, soothing scent of olives that sifts through the air, mixed in with a bouquet of citrus and herbs.
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