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Cost of gas rises as prices for veggies fall

Cost of gas rises as prices for veggies fall

Shoppers in Alberta continued to enjoy low overall price inflation in September, although they could be forgiven for feeling they weren't getting such a good deal.
Choosing the right pet food

Choosing the right pet food

Having a pet means making decisions to ensure the animal's health and well-being.
Donation is a drop in the bucket

Donation is a drop in the bucket

The community coalition that oversees the Sturgeon Family Violence Prevention Program recently accepted a substantial donation from Edmonton’s United Victim's Assistance Foundation.
Oil spill compensation discussions ongoing

Oil spill compensation discussions ongoing

The process of getting compensation and restitution to landowners and others impacted by this summer’s oil spill into the Red Deer River is ongoing, say oil company officials.
Safety first in Halloween costumes

Safety first in Halloween costumes

Dressing up and engaging in role play is an important component of childhood learning and having fun. Although costumes are regularly used in day-care centres, schools and at home, they become the centre of attention when Halloween arrives.
Afternoon blaze damages pair of Braeside homes

Afternoon blaze damages pair of Braeside homes

A pair of Braeside homes suffered extensive damage after fire quickly spread from a nearby shed Wednesday afternoon. A pile of wood located in a detached shed at 25 Bellevue Cres. caught fire shortly after 2 p.m.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

An alcohol-fuelled bar fight will put one man behind bars for more than a month. Gregory T. Blackwell, 24, appeared in St. Albert Provincial Court Monday via closed-circuit television from the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre.
Study links electronics access with lack of sleep, obesity

Study links electronics access with lack of sleep, obesity

Taking his son’s cell phone away when he texts past his bedtime is only one of the many aspects of parenting Glenn Wilson enjoys. He also has to keep his children fit. Otherwise the St. Albert phys-ed teacher and member of the St.
Offer made on Campbell lands

Offer made on Campbell lands

The lands south of St. Albert’s Apex Casino might soon be sold to a prominent Edmonton developer.
Samantha Martin's death flags foster care failures

Samantha Martin's death flags foster care failures

Velvet Martin has long sought answers in the death of her 13-year-old daughter. Samantha Lauren Martin spent the bulk of her life in a Morinville foster home, from the time she was seven weeks old until shortly after her 13th birthday.
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