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Oilsands veteran says industry changing for the better

Oilsands veteran says industry changing for the better

Canadians need to stop thinking of “dirty oil” and broaden their energy discussion, said a 30-year veteran of the oil industry.
CRB stumps for arena

CRB stumps for arena

A regional group is throwing its support behind Edmonton in a move to get more provincial cash for a new hockey arena.
Fatal collision claims life of St. Albert man

Fatal collision claims life of St. Albert man

A traffic collision that occurred near Wildwood on Saturday, May 4, has claimed the life of an 18-year-old St. Albert man. At 4:50 p.m.
Want to make comics? The library to the rescue!

Want to make comics? The library to the rescue!

Things are about to get graphic at St. Albert Place, but not in a bad way. The library is hosting a graphic novel workshop for teens this Saturday afternoon. If you ask presenter Jay Bardyla, however, the focus will have a slightly different tangent.
Some candidates eschew campaign donations

Some candidates eschew campaign donations

With political campaigns comes a need to garner funds to pay for items like signs and brochures. Often, those are paid for with the help of donations but some candidates in the St. Albert city council election are opting to avoid asking for funds.
Church facelift begins

Church facelift begins

Morinville’s biggest church will sport a steel cage this summer as crews work to renovate its historic steeple. Steel scaffolds sprung up around Morinville’s St.
Volunteers never stop

Volunteers never stop

Normally, Our People is a profile of one significant person in the community. This instalment is a two-for-one special special featuring Helen Kieren and Vi Oko, co-winners of the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award, which was handed out on Saturday.
Region needs statesmen, CRB head

Region needs statesmen, CRB head

Edmonton-area municipalities must work together collaboratively if the region is to prosper, says Doug Lagore, chief executive officer with the Capital Region Board.
Endurance running: what you’re getting yourself into

Endurance running: what you’re getting yourself into

This is the first of a three-part series the Gazette will be doing on endurance running.
Local student earns medal

Local student earns medal

After two years of suffering from anorexia, Vanessa Peynenburg created the online movement Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful. The campaign raises awareness of eating disorders, mental illness, addiction and bullying. On Friday, May 3, the former St.
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