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Digital TV switch coming

Digital TV switch coming

Television sets that still rely on “rabbit ear” antennas for a signal are set to fall silent at the end of this month. On Aug.
Kilimanjaro fundraiser reaches new heights

Kilimanjaro fundraiser reaches new heights

A group of local climbers have reached a new peak, as have their efforts to raise money for the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation.
Province's financial picture improves

Province's financial picture improves

Alberta's finances took a rosy turn in the first three months of the 2011-2012 fiscal year, as $2.1 billion was shaved from the deficit over the first quarter. The government is still poised to end the fiscal year with a $1.
Province inks 20-year deal with Mounties

Province inks 20-year deal with Mounties

The Mounties will have a home in Alberta for the next 20 years, after the province inked a new deal with the police force on Friday.
NDP raises concern over fracking

NDP raises concern over fracking

The Alberta New Democratic Party raised red flags about the government’s approach to shale gas production this week, based on leaked documents that appear to show decisions have already been made.
Starbucks decision a done deal

Starbucks decision a done deal

City council will not reverse its decision to open a Starbucks coffee shop at Servus Credit Union Place. The idea died earlier this week in a closed-door council meeting, said Coun.
Orman comes to St. Albert

Orman comes to St. Albert

Rick Orman brought his outsider campaign for the Progressive Conservative leadership race to St. Albert Wednesday night. Orman spoke to a handful of supporters at the St.
Pump station pushes construction envelope

Pump station pushes construction envelope

The Simonsmeiers seem to have a thing for sewage pumps. Gus Simonsmeier built St. Albert's first pump station in 1975. His son, Ron, built the second next to it in 1990. And now Ron's son, Andrew, is building the third one next to that.
RCMP officer files suit

RCMP officer files suit

A St. Albert man and former RCMP investigator has followed through on his threats to sue over criminal charges that were laid against him and then dropped.
Legion honours Afghan vets

Legion honours Afghan vets

Local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are throwing a party this weekend to recognize veterans of the war in Afghanistan. Most of Canada’s troops are now back home as the nation wraps up its 10-year combat mission in Afghanistan.
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