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Candidates have polarized opinions on need for new power line

Candidates have polarized opinions on need for new power line

The Heartland power line would cut right through the Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater riding and candidates in that race say residents have been letting them know they are concerned about the need and costs.
Spruce Grove-St. Albert hopefuls debate true cost of power

Spruce Grove-St. Albert hopefuls debate true cost of power

With power bills hitting their highest levels earlier this year, electricity has been a big part of the election debate, but Spruce Grove-St. Albert candidates disagree on how to hold back the spikes.
Floating bridges, levees explored for flooded trail fix

Floating bridges, levees explored for flooded trail fix

Any solution to the problematic flooding that can occur at the walkway that runs under the Ray Gibbon Drive bridge will have wait until next spring. St.
MLA Jeff Johnson will return 'no-meet' committee pay

MLA Jeff Johnson will return 'no-meet' committee pay

Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater MLA Jeff Johnson will return money he received as a member of the now infamous no-meet committee.
No chicks, please

No chicks, please

Local families should steer clear of chicks as pets this Easter no matter how cute they look, say local animal enthusiasts. This Sunday is Easter, and many local children will soon be out in search of eggs.
Learning the drill

Learning the drill

If St. Albert Mounties don't get their man – or their girl for that matter – after hosting last week's first youth police academy, it will be surprising.
For the love of sport

For the love of sport

A career in sports seemed natural for life-long athlete and sports enthusiast Nick Wilson.
Six St. Albert youth arrested for armed robbery

Six St. Albert youth arrested for armed robbery

Six St. Albert youth face criminal charges for an armed robbery at a local convenience store late last year. The males, aged 16 and 17, were arrested by St.
Power users and power generators see grid differently

Power users and power generators see grid differently

While politicians debate the issue on the campaign trail, major users and providers are split on the need for major transmission lines in the province.
AHF asks for $4.5 million gallery addition

AHF asks for $4.5 million gallery addition

What began as a project to make the Art Gallery of St. Albert (AGSA) universally accessible to individuals with physical challenges has evolved into a potential $4.575 million addition to the building that caught city council totally by surprise.
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