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MP plays down possibility of byelection

MP plays down possibility of byelection

For the first time since 1957, St. Albert’s member of Parliament will not sit with a Conservative caucus. But beyond that, now-independent MP Brent Rathgeber says little will change for residents within the boundaries of the Edmonton-St.
The Humane Society – a primer

The Humane Society – a primer

The Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Rover the Dog and Blackie the Cat’s last hope.
World traveller, gold finder

World traveller, gold finder

Few people can claim to have crammed as much adventure into their lives as St. Albert’s Charles Grenier-Green. He’s just 21, and he’s already roamed rainforests, fled bears, eaten tarantulas and explored six continents.
Give trees a little extra TLC

Give trees a little extra TLC

St. Albert trees were doing their very best to be noticed this week. Excessive spruce-tree pollen drifted in clouds in the air and settled into a yellow scum on driveway puddles.
Board disappointed with Rathgeber's resignation

Board disappointed with Rathgeber's resignation

The Edmonton-St. Albert Conservative Association is disappointed Brent Rathgeber has resigned from caucus and will now start preparing for the next federal election, its board president said Friday.
Rathgeber's resignation applauded

Rathgeber's resignation applauded

A Senate spending scandal, a robotic caucus deferential to the will of the prime minister and unelected bureaucrats telling Conservative MPs what to say and how to vote – these all weighed on local member of Parliament Brent Rathgeber when he r
Morinville man pleads guilty to manslaughter

Morinville man pleads guilty to manslaughter

A 22-year-old Morinville man who stabbed his cousin last spring will be back in court for sentencing in November. Elias Morgan Simon has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Morgan Drew Arcand-Faithful of Alexander First Nation.
Get to know your community reporter

Get to know your community reporter

St. Albert Gazette readers can enjoy an opportunity to get to know one of their community reporters better. Kevin Ma handles several beats for the Gazette every week – environment, education and Sturgeon County.
Correction

Correction

Crime briefs on page 15 of the June 5 issue of the Gazette incorrectly stated that Joshua Everett Madsen was charged with assault. Instead it was Daniel R.
Rathgeber says he's standing on principle

Rathgeber says he's standing on principle

It was principle, ultimately, that led St. Albert's member of Parliament to resign from the Conservative Party caucus on Wednesday evening.
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