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After nearly seven years of constant construction at the Sturgeon Community Hospital, projects are finally winding to a close.

Alberta's new impaired driving laws will hit the streets in time for the Canada Day long weekend.

Morinville is headed for a showdown with the Capital Region Board over a policy gap it says unfairly caps its growth. Town council voted in favour of first reading of a revised version of its municipal development plan (MDP) at a meeting last week.

Alberta's big cities will be getting new charters with the provincial government, under a proposal announced Monday, but smaller cities like St. Albert need not worry.

Question: what do you get for the hospital with an extensive wish list? Jackie White has the answer and it comes in six digits.

Aboriginal Day is back in St. Albert this week and thanks to the Métis, it’s bigger than ever. June 21 is National Aboriginal Day in Canada.

Alberta Liberal leader Raj Sherman won his party’s support last weekend to carry on as leader of the party.

A hole-in-one just might be the perfect way to fill the hole left when much-loved Chief Ray Arcand lost his battle with cancer in November 2009. At least that's what his widow Sylvia hopes.

Rita Arcand said she's seen a lot of people who have struggled with drugs and alcohol over the years. A registered social worker and Alexander resident, she's worked with many people at Poundmaker's Lodge who want to escape their addictions.

Hal is a fun loving boy who just wants to have a good time. He is very new to the Northern Alberta Society for Animal Protection (NASAP), but first impressions are of a friendly, active boy who enjoys playing with other dogs.