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School Notes

Sir George Simpson students brought back some stunning shots from the Earth’s upper atmosphere last month following their latest successful weather balloon launch.
Food drive targets infants

Food drive targets infants

The people behind the Spirit of St. Albert are hosting the organization's first annual baby food drive this Saturday. People often donate to the St.
Eventual expansion planned for local highways

Eventual expansion planned for local highways

The province’s plan to twin Highway 63 could move bottlenecks into Sturgeon County in the short term, but the long-term plan will see two-lane highways from Fort McMurray all the way to Edmonton.
Threats prompt lockdown at Sturgeon Composite

Threats prompt lockdown at Sturgeon Composite

A Barrhead man is facing charges stemming from threats that prompted officials to briefly lock down Sturgeon Composite High School on Friday morning.
Province could save millions funding infertility treatment, report says

Province could save millions funding infertility treatment, report says

Starting a family is a high priority for many people, but some are forced to seek non-traditional means to make this a reality.
Teens robbed in store parking lot

Teens robbed in store parking lot

St. Albert RCMP are searching for four suspects who robbed two teenagers in the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot last Saturday. At about 1:45 a.m.
St. Albert straw bale house to be showcased on solar tour

St. Albert straw bale house to be showcased on solar tour

St. Albert's straw bale house will be one of the star attractions this Saturday as it takes part in Edmonton's annual solar home showcase. St.
Trekkers walk for health

Trekkers walk for health

Through rain, snow, sunshine or hail, the St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club will be out pacing local trails. “We pretty well walk in all weather,” said Sharon Tchir, club president.
Lego fun continues with Lord of the Rings

Lego fun continues with Lord of the Rings

In the last five years, a surge of Lego video games has put a new spin on popular trilogies like Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean. And I for one couldn’t be happier.
Fujishige honoured for 20 years' service at Transitions

Fujishige honoured for 20 years' service at Transitions

Paul Fujishige has been on the job for 20 years — a landmark certainly worthy of celebration.
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