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The research of romance

The research of romance

Psychologists, marriage counsellors and professional matchmakers start making a lot of media appearances in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, but when was the last time you heard from a human ecologist? Matthew Johnson is an assistant professor o
Families urged to unplug

Families urged to unplug

Next Monday is Family Day, a day to spend with the family, take the dog for a walk and indulge in hot chocolate. And, as in 22 communities in the Capital region, it’s time to turn off the screen. For the third year in a row, St.
St. Albert among Alberta's top RRSP contributors

St. Albert among Alberta's top RRSP contributors

St. Albert and area residents are among the province's top contributors to registered retirement savings plans. Statistics Canada data show that St.
Convicted rapist back behind bars

Convicted rapist back behind bars

Convicted rapist and high-risk offender Kevin John Taylor is behind bars after breaching his release conditions just one month after his release from prison.
Rigney slammed as ‘pre-medieval’

Rigney slammed as ‘pre-medieval’

A Sturgeon County mayor’s call for an end to regional and local planning in Alberta is “narrow-minded” and “pre-medieval,” says a prominent local scholar.
Agency eyes Kilimanjaro

Agency eyes Kilimanjaro

One step at a time – that's how a group of 20 staff, clients and family members of the Lo-Se-Ca Foundation plan to approach the nearly 5,900-m high climb up Mount Kilimanjaro next month. "It seems to be a popular thing to do," mused Marie Renaud, the executive director of the organization that offers residential and day program supports to local adults with developmental disabilities. "It's like climbing a massive barrier."
Collision sends Gibbons senior to hospital

Collision sends Gibbons senior to hospital

An 83-year-old Gibbons man was airlifted to an Edmonton hospital after his car was struck by a semi on a Sturgeon County highway. RCMP were called to Highway 28 near Range Road 234, between Bon Accord and Gibbons, shortly after 11 a.m.
Post family seeks civic honour

Post family seeks civic honour

The family of a well-known local photographer is asking the city to name a piece of civic infrastructure after him, but the mayor says that might take a while.
Junior chefs cook up challenge

Junior chefs cook up challenge

Nine St. Albert students hope to cook up culinary gold today as they take part in an annual clash of high-school champions. Nine chefs from Paul Kane, Bellerose and St.
New transit numbers bother councillor

New transit numbers bother councillor

Changing how much of its costs St. Albert Transit is expected to recover isn’t sitting well with one St. Albert city councillor. Coun.
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