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Switch from Protestant to public won't change much, school board chair

Switch from Protestant to public won't change much, school board chair

St. Albert parents won't notice much of a change this fall when the city's public and separate school boards swap hats, apart from some new names on their letterhead, says the board chairs. The province proclaimed the St.
Brick by brick

Brick by brick

For many kids, it isn't always easy to make friends and grow into their own skin. Sometimes they're shy. Sometimes they just don't play well with others. Sometimes they just don't know what to say.
Alberta restores chiropractic coverage

Alberta restores chiropractic coverage

The Alberta government will restore some coverage for seniors who use the services of a chiropractor, but local advocates would like to see more funding put into physiotherapy.
Emergency wait times a click away

Emergency wait times a click away

Anyone with a critical emergency should still call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
Mounties identify human remains

Mounties identify human remains

The human remains found in a field near Morinville last month are those of a woman who went missing in Edmonton almost 10 years ago Police said this week the medical examiner has determined that the human remains discovered on May 16 by a surveyor wo
Province re-instates funding for gender re-assignment surgery

Province re-instates funding for gender re-assignment surgery

As Premier Alison Redford becomes the first premier to attend Edmonton's Pride parade, the provincial government has announced a reversal of a three-year-old decision to cut funding for gender re-assignment surgery.
Shoes packed up and ready for Ukraine

Shoes packed up and ready for Ukraine

It's been six months since local resident Bridget Reschke started collecting shoes in her Lacombe Park home. Far from a case of hoarding gone awry, it was all in the name of charity to help barefooted people located an ocean and a continent away.
Environment File

Environment File

St. Albert will start planning some climate change action this fall thanks to a federal grant.
Toastmasters gets kids talking

Toastmasters gets kids talking

Eight weeks ago 16 very nervous youths from local junior and senior high schools began a pilot public-speaking program organized by St. Albert Aimcriers Toastmasters club.
Youth centre will try to stay open

Youth centre will try to stay open

The Youth Community Centre's (YCC) board of directors is committed to the organization's mission and will pursue all avenues to keep it afloat after a large chunk of its annual funding was yanked last week.
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