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County delays new valley levies

County delays new valley levies

County council called for a time out on its new off-site levies for the Sturgeon Valley this week after developers complained that they weren’t consulted.
Christmas for your car

Christmas for your car

We often say it’s better to give than to receive, but be honest.
Stepfather admits sexual contact with stepdaughter

Stepfather admits sexual contact with stepdaughter

A St. Albert man pleaded guilty to a pair of sex offences against his stepdaughter, who revealed earlier this year that the man fondled her nightly for several years.
Here's what city council approved – and didn't – in the 2013 budget

Here's what city council approved – and didn't – in the 2013 budget

The draft 2013 budget as approved by city council last week will see a range of new full-time positions established in St. Albert.
Fine issued for pulling over deputy premier

Fine issued for pulling over deputy premier

A St. Albert man was fined for using flashing lights – resembling emergency lights – to pull over Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk last winter. Joshua Aaron Fletcher was handed a $400 fine after he pleaded guilty in St.
City's economic development branch to move downtown

City's economic development branch to move downtown

The worst kept secret in town is finally a done deal. Come January, the City of St. Albert’s economic development branch is moving to a new location at the former CIBC building on 29 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue.
Laying down the golden line

Laying down the golden line

It's early in the morning in the dead of winter. The sun hasn't yet touched darkness overhead as you set off for work in downtown Edmonton. Your spouse drives to a point just off St. Albert Trail and pulls up to a sidewalk with dozens of other cars.
New test to help with early detection of pancreatic cancer

New test to help with early detection of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the quieter, lesser-known forms of the disease but it’s also one of the most deadly – only six per cent of patients survive until the five-year mark after diagnosis.
City fires children's festival director

City fires children's festival director

In a move that stunned one St. Albert city councillor, the city has fired Nancy Abrahamson, the well-respected director of the Northern Alberta International Children's Festival.
Odd wine can be fine

Odd wine can be fine

If you start talking to local sommeliers about what wines to purchase, a surprising thing begins to happen.
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