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Still holding up after 100 years

Still holding up after 100 years

She carries the years well. The structure is still strong and the face still shines and the overhauls have been regular and extensive, but in the end there's no hiding the fact that the Alberta Legislature is 100 years old.
Fruit flies feast on fermentation

Fruit flies feast on fermentation

Oh boy! It's that fruit-fly time of the year again! Of course, it's fruit-fly season in the spring too and if you eat a lot of bananas, or mangoes, why you can have these jim-dandy little critters as house pets all year long.
Alberta on track for major deficit

Alberta on track for major deficit

Government ministries are reviewing their spending as Alberta prepares for another major deficit this year that could reach as high as $3 billion, says Finance Minister Doug Horner.
No grass: No fuss, no muss

No grass: No fuss, no muss

Theresia and Glenn Williams' backyard garden is at its seasonal peak right now, thanks to a number of colourful shrubs and an absence of lawn.
Ambulance wait times, code reds increasing again

Ambulance wait times, code reds increasing again

Ambulance response times are on the rise again, along with how often the St. Albert has no ambulances available to respond to emergencies, says the city's fire chief. A graph contained in the city's second-quarter report shows St.
Dogs to be unleashed for charity

Dogs to be unleashed for charity

The last day for the Grosvenor Park Outdoor Pool's season is coming up quick and its administrators have a unique and community-minded way to send it out with a bark. The city's first annual dog swim takes place on Monday, Sept. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Classroom on Wheels shows there's more to literacy than books

Classroom on Wheels shows there's more to literacy than books

A giant cow parked itself in front of St. Albert Place Thursday afternoon, in an effort to help parents foster literacy in their pre-school-aged children. The Classroom on Wheels (C.O.W.
City finds no takers for greenhouse gas plan

City finds no takers for greenhouse gas plan

Finding a consultant to help St. Albert reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to below 2008 levels is proving to be difficult for St. Albert’s environment office.
Bus routes set for major changes

Bus routes set for major changes

All-day bus service to North Ridge and Lacombe Park Estates begins Sunday, part of a package of transit changes taking effect that day. St.
Frozen yogurt taking off in St. Albert

Frozen yogurt taking off in St. Albert

Local frozen yogurt shop, Twisted Yogurt, is demonstrating that the trendy treat is more than just a fad. Owner Michael Bossio insists that frozen yogurt has staying power and is proving it with the growing success of his business.
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