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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.
The face of affordable housing: single parents

The face of affordable housing: single parents

It’s the fear of walking across the street, the broken homes in her street and the empty needles she finds in the park that make Cassidy Wallis feel like she needs to move if she wants to feel safe … safe for her own sake and that of her
New youth charity to help leukemia victim

New youth charity to help leukemia victim

One of the city's newest service clubs is also its youngest. A group of teenagers at St. Albert Catholic High School has formed a Rotary Club for youth called Interact.
Youth centre's fate in council's hand

Youth centre's fate in council's hand

The future of St. Albert’s Youth Community Centre hangs on whether or not its budget request for 2013 is approved by council. The centre has submitted a business case asking for $175,000 in funding.
Month ahead marked by flood of open house events

Month ahead marked by flood of open house events

Residents of St. Albert who have something to say about anything can probably find an open house this month to share their thoughts or concerns.
Anthony Henday took the road less travelled

Anthony Henday took the road less travelled

This November marks the first anniversary of the opening of the northwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive, which skirts St. Albert’s southern border.
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