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Family killer granted parole after two decades in prison

Family killer granted parole after two decades in prison

When he was just 15 years old, St. Albert resident Gavin Joseph Mandin pulled the trigger on his mother, stepfather and two adolescent sisters at the family’s farm in northern Alberta.
Morinville artist honours Newtown shooting victims

Morinville artist honours Newtown shooting victims

A local artist hopes his mosaic sculpture can help an American town find healing after a terrible mass shooting. Morinville-based artist Wayne Ashley told the Gazette this week that he had donated three large mosaic murals to Newtown, Conn., to honour the victims of the Dec. 14 shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Twenty children and six adults died at the school after a gunman entered and opened fire. It was the second-largest school shooting in U.S. history.
Two dead, two injured near VIlleneuve

Two dead, two injured near VIlleneuve

Icy roads are being blamed for a collision near Villeneuve Sunday that claimed the life of two Westlock residents. Morinville RCMP responded to the collision shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, roughly two kilometres south of Villeneuve on Highway 44.
Police issue warning on convicted rapist

Police issue warning on convicted rapist

Police are warning the public that a convicted sex offender who viciously assaulted an 11-year-old Sturgeon County girl in 2000 is being released from prison and plans to reside in the Edmonton area. Kevin John Taylor, 49, has spent the better part of 12 years behind bars after pleading guilty to sexual assault, kidnapping and unlawful confinement. He will be released this Friday from the Bowden Institution in central Alberta.
Gunning for paintball glory

Gunning for paintball glory

Playing paintball on the weekends was all fun and games for a St. Albert family, until the addiction kicked in.
Our homes are a winter haven for bugs

Our homes are a winter haven for bugs

I like bugs, but the sight of them in my house always makes me murderous. Sowbugs are the worst.
Teacher awarded for classroom inclusion

Teacher awarded for classroom inclusion

An elementary teacher from Morinville has been recognized for her work with students with higher educational needs.
Morinville celebrates its volunteers

Morinville celebrates its volunteers

The men, women and youth that work behind the scenes to bring many of Morinville’s community events to life took centre stage on Friday, Apr. 26.
St. Albert Sport Mart closing

St. Albert Sport Mart closing

With one store closing, another one grows. National sporting goods retailer FGL Sports Ltd. is closing 40 of its Sport Mart locations across the country. That means, come March 17, St.
Wheelchair hazards heightened in winter

Wheelchair hazards heightened in winter

The recent death of a St. Albert senior killed while crossing the road in her motorized scooter may warrant a review of accessibility in the city, says a local disability advocate.
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