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Rest in peace, sweet instruction booklets

Rest in peace, sweet instruction booklets

A trifecta of travesties, and a potential trend, has recently emerged that may bring a staple of video gaming crumbling to its very knees. I’m referring, of course, to the slow disappearance of the instruction booklet.
Local program teaches co-workers to keep eye out for domestic abuse

Local program teaches co-workers to keep eye out for domestic abuse

Domestic abuse affects your entire life. It changes how you think, feel and behave at home, and at work. Doreen Slessor, executive director at St. Albert Stop Abuse in Families, wants employers and employees alike to watch out for their co-workers.
Winter magic

Winter magic

There's a new kind of gardening happening in St. Albert and despite sub-zero temperatures, it's happening now. If it were May, the practice might be labelled as container gardening.
Building life bridge helps family overcome grief

Building life bridge helps family overcome grief

Michael Westover was just 26 when he died in a tragic vehicle crash one year ago. An unexpected death could have long-term, disastrous effects on those left behind.
Transit fares on their way up

Transit fares on their way up

Transit users will pay more for bus fares and monthly passes next year under the proposed 2012 Municipal Fees and Charges, which will go before council as part of the master rates bylaw at its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 28.
Bong shop won't open

Bong shop won't open

The owner of a local business that sells products associated with illegal drug use says he won't be opening up shop again in St. Albert, despite numerous tries to do so.
Residents stocking up on snow gear despite flakeless fall

Residents stocking up on snow gear despite flakeless fall

Snow tires and snowblowers were flying off the shelves this week as city residents stocked up for winter.
Sturgeon Heights school prayer issue still undecided

Sturgeon Heights school prayer issue still undecided

The handful of parents attending the Sturgeon School Division's board meeting Wednesday were disappointed they were not allowed to express their concerns about the recitation of the Lord's Prayer in Sturgeon Heights School.
Village stay has many memories

Village stay has many memories

During their stay in Arusha, Tanzania, the group got to experience what life is like every day for the local habitants and also got to visit a remote village. This is how Keisha described some of the highlights of her stay.
Protestant school board realizes $3.2 million turnaround

Protestant school board realizes $3.2 million turnaround

St. Albert's Protestant school district managed to turn a forecasted $1.7 million deficit into a $1.5 million surplus last year, largely on the strength of increased enrolment and the one-time sale of a controversial parcel of land.
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