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More homes for Oakmont?

More homes for Oakmont?

A small, new housing development proposed for the Oakmont neighbourhood has raised some big traffic concerns for local residents.
When dogs fly

When dogs fly

Dogs and helicopters probably aren’t seen as natural companions. But when the dogs are members of the RCMP canine unit and have to be prepared for rapid movement for rescue or crime fighting, helicopters become their mode of transportation.
Redford mixes old and new in cabinet

Redford mixes old and new in cabinet

Premier Alison Redford unveiled her new cabinet Wednesday, a mix of familiar and new faces, young and veteran politicians, and rural and urban constituencies.
Ancient forest named in honour of Grey Nuns

Ancient forest named in honour of Grey Nuns

Nearly 150 years ago, three women trudged past a certain stand of white spruce trees near what would later become St. Albert. On a mission from God, they were with the Grey Nuns, and would become pivotal figures in this city's history.
New municipal affairs minister wrote a book on his ministry

New municipal affairs minister wrote a book on his ministry

Newly minted Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths has an interesting perspective on his new job. In fact, he literally wrote a book on it.
The shooters: Gazette photographers take community news photos to a different level

The shooters: Gazette photographers take community news photos to a different level

It was a moment of serendipity. Photographer Al Popil had some auto racing photos he was hoping to sell and St. Albert Gazette editor Duff Jamison was open to buying them.
50 years: The inseparable bond between the community and its newspaper continues to mature and evolve

50 years: The inseparable bond between the community and its newspaper continues to mature and evolve

For 50 years the St. Albert Gazette and the people of St. Albert have shared an odd relationship that in many ways is akin to a marriage. For better or worse, the newspaper and the community are joined as one. "St.
Business Beat

Business Beat

Have you heard? A new hearing-testing centre opened this summer in Citadel Mews in St. Albert. “The new St.
First issue

First issue

The first issue of the St. Albert Gazette appeared on June 17, 1961. Click here to read.
Oh captain, my captain: Editors shape the paper without getting ink on their fingers

Oh captain, my captain: Editors shape the paper without getting ink on their fingers

At a newspaper, the editor is the person responsible for ensuring the right stories get covered the right way, that the writing is clear, accurate and grammatically correct.
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