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Violent games lead to desensitization

Violent games lead to desensitization

Can playing violent video games make a gamer’s brain more tolerant to other forms of negative imagery? A new study out of the University of Bonn in Germany suggests just that. Led by Dr.
Local ladies conquer world at horse show

Local ladies conquer world at horse show

Two Sturgeon County ladies made history this month when they became the first Canadian horse and rider in their class ever to win the world championship for Morgan horses.
Henday construction coming down to the wire

Henday construction coming down to the wire

It’s down to the still-under-construction finish line for the Northwest Anthony Henday Drive project, but the project’s deputy manager insists the road will be open on time. Under the $1.
Education act unlikely to be part of fall session

Education act unlikely to be part of fall session

With the announcement this week of a shorter than expected legislative session, the province's education act will likely remain unchanged until at least next year.
Extension runs too close for comfort

Extension runs too close for comfort

A Northridge resident is trying to mobilize his neighbours to fight back against city hall’s plans to build the third leg of Ray Gibbon Drive so close to their houses. Richard VanGrinsven has lived on Napoleon Crescent since 2007.
Confusion reigns on Heartland line

Confusion reigns on Heartland line

Cheers turned to confusion Friday when the province asked the Alberta Utilities Commission to suspend its work on the Heartland Transmission Project in the morning — only to tell them to resume it that afternoon.
Welcome to At Home

Welcome to At Home

Welcome to At Home, one of several new elements the Gazette will be introducing over the coming weeks. At Home will run each Saturday in the real estate section. It will cover anything and everything to do with our homes, inside and out.
Minor delays pushing back Habitat build

Minor delays pushing back Habitat build

There were workers on site at Habitat for Humanity's Aurora Place property Friday afternoon but no sign of the materials needed to pave the parking lot so construction of the first eight units along Arlington Drive can begin.
Jack Frost makes for healthy roses

Jack Frost makes for healthy roses

Some old adages about gardening may soon be tossed in the fall compost. St. Albert Botanic Park volunteers, who manage the city's biggest garden, are changing their ways.
Environment File

Environment File

An Akinsdale resident is raising a red flag over illegal dumping along a popular neighbourhood walk.
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