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Residents chime in on budget

Residents chime in on budget

Issues ranging from taxes to policing were aired Monday at a new style of town hall forum that put citizens face-to-face with councillors.
Woman dead in early-morning collision

Woman dead in early-morning collision

A 24-year-old Edmonton woman is dead following a two-vehicle collision early Sunday morning southeast of Morinville. “Upon arrival, we were advised that the female (driver) of the car lost control,” said Const. Yelena Avoine.
Food drive surpasses goal

Food drive surpasses goal

The results have finally been tabulated from September's annual food drive to support the St. Albert Food Bank.
Simple precautions make for worry-free vacations

Simple precautions make for worry-free vacations

The bags are packed. You’ve got your passport. You’ve got cash. Oh boy, no snow to shovel. But, by the way, who is going to tend to that job? If your walks aren’t cleared you’ll get a ticket.
Foster care system is improving, minister

Foster care system is improving, minister

Human Services Minister Dave Hancock says the foster-care system has made significant improvements since a St. Albert teenager died shortly after leaving care in 2006.
New downtown high-rise may be in the offing

New downtown high-rise may be in the offing

One developer in St. Albert’s downtown wants to build a high rise and has been meeting with the city to discuss tenancy, the mayor said Wednesday. During an editorial board meeting with the St.
U-pass could hit dead end

U-pass could hit dead end

St. Albert’s mayor is ready to do whatever is needed to save the U-pass program in which the city’s transit department participates.
Hot tub installation sparks blaze

Hot tub installation sparks blaze

An off-season hot tub installation sparked a blaze last weekend that damaged the exterior of a Grandin home. The St. Albert fire department was called to the home shortly after noon Sunday and had the fire under control less than 30 minutes later.
Report points to problems on military bases

Report points to problems on military bases

Military bases across the country – including the base in Edmonton – are facing crumbling infrastructure that risks the health and safety of workers, says a new report from Auditor General Michael Ferguson.
Tomorrow Project needs volunteers for cancer research

Tomorrow Project needs volunteers for cancer research

St. Albert residents can once again help in finding the causes of cancer. The Tomorrow Project is a long-term research study looking at the causes and possible prevention of cancer. It is the study’s third time in St. Albert.
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