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Sturgeon Crime Watch celebrates 30 years

Sturgeon Crime Watch celebrates 30 years

It’s like having a big gang of friends always keeping an eye out and watching your back.
Adopt a pet

Adopt a pet

These eight puppies were recently brought into care through another rescue group. They are probably a mix of lab, shepherd and maybe some husky. These puppies, who were born on Feb.
Creditors rip into local businessman

Creditors rip into local businessman

A St. Albert businessman whose bankruptcy has cost local investors about $14 million told his creditors that he's "sorry" he lost their money.
Sturgeon County tax law scuttled

Sturgeon County tax law scuttled

County residents may pay a little less come tax time this year due to an unexpected jump in inflation – if county council ever passes its mill rate, that is. Council voted 3-2 against first reading of its 2013 taxation rates bylaw Tuesday.
New sport finds a home

New sport finds a home

Residents of all ages will soon be able to play one of North America’s fastest-growing sports on an outdoor surface in St. Albert. Council on Monday night approved a motion by Coun. Len Bracko to create two pickleball courts at Larose Park.
Workshops help with conflict management

Workshops help with conflict management

As much as we would all prefer to live our lives in peace and harmony, everyone will butt heads with someone else at some point in their lives. “It is really unavoidable,” Silvia BĂ©gin says. She should know.
It takes a village

It takes a village

If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community village to fight poverty. The St. Albert Food Bank has adopted the “It takes a village” motto in order to give their clients a hand up, not just a handout.
New program lets seniors defer property taxes

New program lets seniors defer property taxes

Seniors in Alberta can now postpone paying their residential property taxes until they move out or sell their home.
Common pregnancy conditions linked to future diabetes risk

Common pregnancy conditions linked to future diabetes risk

Jelly beans, chocolate and peanut butter. These are three foods expectant mom Hannah Beckett from St. Albert likes to snack on, especially during pregnancy.
Council stops train whistle work

Council stops train whistle work

City council hit the brakes on all work to require trains to stop blowing their whistles in the city limits after the estimated cost jumped significantly.
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