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Motion 312 defeated in House of Commons

Motion 312 defeated in House of Commons

Federal politicians voted against re-examining the country's Criminal Code definition of when human life begins in the House of Commons Wednesday.
Long-term care cost rising

Long-term care cost rising

Increases in the cost of seniors accommodation, announced this week by the provincial government, isn’t needed and will hurt those who can least afford it, say officials who deal with seniors. Starting Jan.
Alberta Party to remain option on ballot

Alberta Party to remain option on ballot

There are no Alberta Party representatives in the Legislature these days, but that isn’t stopping the party from pressing on.
Environment File

Environment File

Residents didn’t exactly turn out in droves last weekend for St. Albert’s first-ever citywide cleanup, but its organizers are still calling it a success.
Servus Place officials to pitch expansion

Servus Place officials to pitch expansion

Staff at Servus Credit Union Place will be asking council to put an almost two-year-old report up on the city’s website so the public can weigh in on the facility’s future.
City to get air quality station

City to get air quality station

City residents will soon get hourly reports on the health of their air now that the province has agreed to build a permanent air quality monitoring station in town. St.
Kids' flighty dreams come true

Kids' flighty dreams come true

The Magic Kingdom is the place where many kids want to go to realize their theme park fantasies, meet movie characters and generally just have the time of their lives.
Local man dead after scuba diving accident

Local man dead after scuba diving accident

The body of a St. Albert resident and retired RCMP officer was recovered over the weekend after he drowned following a scuba diving accident in central Alberta. Staff Sgt.
Our People – Rights advocate never stops

Our People – Rights advocate never stops

Sturgeon County faces grim fiscal future

Sturgeon County faces grim fiscal future

Sturgeon County has a funding problem and its options for fixing it will grow increasingly slim, members of county council heard when the 2013 capital budget was presented Monday.
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