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St. Albert on Target for retail shake-up

St. Albert on Target for retail shake-up

The arrival of American retail giant Target will have a major impact on St. Albert, increasing competition, attracting more shoppers and creating jobs, say local experts. Construction of the St.
Snowy owls on prowl

Snowy owls on prowl

I have a bad habit of looking up while driving along Campbell Road. My eyes should be on the road, but I can't help but watch the skies in hopes of spotting one of winter's biggest birds: the snowy owl.
Desensitize your dog to fearful sounds

Desensitize your dog to fearful sounds

It is not always easy to find technical terms to describe the many facial expressions of our dogs.
Khan shocked by cabinet shuffle

Khan shocked by cabinet shuffle

St. Albert MLA Stephen Khan was one of two rookie MLAs dropped from cabinet this week after an unexpected announcement by Premier Alison Redford.
Rooftop firefighters battle muscular dystrophy

Rooftop firefighters battle muscular dystrophy

It was bright and brisk on Tuesday morning as a small group of firefighters climbed to the top of Fire Station #2, their new home until Friday.
Khan turfed from provincial cabinet

Khan turfed from provincial cabinet

Stephen Khan, one of St. Albert's two MLAs, has lost his cabinet position. Named the minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education shortly after last April's election, Khan has now been replaced by Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk, who has been a minister without portfolio in cabinet since the last election. The province also announced that Richard Starke will now serve as minister of Tourism, taking over from Christine Cusanelli.
Barbershops back in vogue

Barbershops back in vogue

Five years ago, Dwayne Rurka decided he’d had enough of re-scheduling appointments, paying $75 and still waiting half an hour for a haircut. So he went to a barbershop. Ever since, he’s been a happier man.
Seeing the light in old and new ways

Seeing the light in old and new ways

Light fixtures have a new shine to them these days but at the same time there's an old sparkle to them that's reminiscent of candle power from another era.
A trip through time

A trip through time

St. Albert’s most recognizable landmark is not even 18 years old, yet it looks like it should be older. The Perron Street Clock Tower graces the front of brochures and pamphlets about St.
Council hypocrisy evident in bike park debate

Council hypocrisy evident in bike park debate

If city council wants to discourage young people from ever again approaching the city with its own grassroots initiative, then councillors should simply go ahead and vote down the Liberton Park location for the mountain bike skills park.
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