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ER protocols haven't erased problems

ER protocols haven't erased problems

It's been two months since Alberta Health Services (AHS) launched new overcapacity protocols aimed at easing patient backlogs in emergency rooms, and while hospital officials claim the measures have resulted in improvements, others say challenges per
Roshuk granted day parole

Roshuk granted day parole

A little more than three years since he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for manslaughter in the death of a St. Albert man, Jesse Jacob Leslie Roshuk was released on day parole last month.
Strathcona changes powerline stance

Strathcona changes powerline stance

Strathcona County modified their stance on the proposed Heartland Transmission Line last week, arguing the proposed line should run through Sturgeon County instead.
Busy year for economic committee

Busy year for economic committee

It will be a busy year for St. Albert’s economic development advisory committee. Last week city council approved 10 priorities for the committee, known as SAEDAC, whose role is to advise council on economic development issues.
Towns steers clear of secular school debate

Towns steers clear of secular school debate

A delegation of parents concerned about the lack of secular education in Morinville took the issue to town council last week, but received only a polite audience. The group was led by Donna Hunter, a Morinville mother who has pushed Greater St.
Profitable year ahead for farmers

Profitable year ahead for farmers

High prices will boost farm incomes to record levels this year, say new reports, but fertilizer and fuel costs could soon drag them back down.
St. Albert man coming home from Libya

St. Albert man coming home from Libya

A St. Albert man was scheduled to return home last night after a harrowing few weeks in Libya. Violent protests continued in the African nation of Libya as leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi continued his bloody crackdown on opponents to his rule.
Mayor calls for review after death at games

Mayor calls for review after death at games

Mayor Nolan Crouse says a city review of the circumstances surrounding the death of an Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games participant Saturday is meant to ensure proper procedures were followed, not assign blame.
City buys land for Ray Gibbon Drive

City buys land for Ray Gibbon Drive

The city is one step closer to completing the third stage of Ray Gibbon Drive but remains about $30 million short of actually having the road.
Crime, corruption challenge in Afghanistan

Crime, corruption challenge in Afghanistan

Canada is making progress in Afghanistan, says a local member of Parliament, but still has to work on serious problems of corruption before that nation can stand on its own.
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