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Property rights task force declines to repeal bills

Property rights task force declines to repeal bills

Responding to a task force that heard from Albertans about property rights, the Alberta government is promising a new property rights advocate office, but has no plans to repeal controversial legislation.
Human Rights Commission to hear Morinville issue

Human Rights Commission to hear Morinville issue

Alberta's human rights board has agreed to weigh in on Morinville's secular school situation, a move one former resident hopes will mean an end to compulsory religious education in the town.
Firefighters hit the roof

Firefighters hit the roof

It’s practically a charity fundraiser dream: checking the boot just days before the event really gets underway and finding that it’s already practically full.
First town hall this Saturday

First town hall this Saturday

City council is hoping for a good turnout at its first of three town hall meetings planned for this year where residents can come and speak their minds. The first town hall is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lacombe Park Clubhouse.
Special Olympics scarf project a success

Special Olympics scarf project a success

Have you ever seen 3,200 scarves all in one place? Kathy Manchak has, and it's a glorious sight to see.
Minister orders capital recreation review

Minister orders capital recreation review

The province is looking for a short-term solution on how municipalities charge for recreation improvements after a recent Court of Appeal decision cast doubt on the practice.
Education levy adds to tax bill

Education levy adds to tax bill

With St. Albert’s education property tax requisition scheduled to rise by approximately $2.5 million for the coming fiscal year, homeowners will find themselves paying more on their property taxes. The increase — 9.
Crouse to head Capital Region Board

Crouse to head Capital Region Board

St. Albert Mayor Nolan Crouse is now the first-ever elected head of the Capital Region Board. Capital Region Board members elected their first permanent chairperson Thursday in a secret ballot.
RCMP gala brings attention to victims

RCMP gala brings attention to victims

The red serge uniforms, the pageantry, the formality of the procession … these are highly-anticipated elements of the upcoming RCMP Regimental Ball. The gala event is about showing appreciation to the community for what it does to keep St.
Levies up for review

Levies up for review

The city is reviewing what it charges developers for infrastructure in new construction in the hopes of making St.
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