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Mail cutbacks begin

Mail cutbacks begin

Canada Post and its union continued to blame each other for the labour situation this week as mail service moved to three days per week. The corporation announced the changes to delivery last week. Yesterday was the first day with no mail delivery.
Avenir and land study on collision course

Avenir and land study on collision course

It could be the battle of the century over St. Albert's future development. In one corner, the Rampart Avenir proposal to put a residential development in the city's northwest. In the other corner, St.
Transit fares to rise by 10 per cent

Transit fares to rise by 10 per cent

St. Albert transit riders could face a 10 per cent fare increase next year under a plan pitched by city administration. The increase would boost a regular fare to $2.75 and a commuter fare to $5.50.
Big wave or big M?

Big wave or big M?

What should be the face of Morinville: a big wave or a big M? Morinville town council is asking for the public’s help to pick a design for its new entrance signs.
Health and your hair

Health and your hair

Are you eating right? Why not ask your hair? Pierre Beaumier is a chemist who studies hair. Not hairstyles or follicles, but actual hair.
Health Monitor

Health Monitor

Researchers at McMaster University are making news this week after publishing a study that states routine autism screening is not necessary for all children. Their study was published in the medical journal Pediatrics.
Bellerose student awarded $70,000 scholarship

Bellerose student awarded $70,000 scholarship

Jonah Berean-Dutcher, 17, attended the graduation ceremonies with fellow Bellerose International Baccalaureate classmates last weekend even though in reality he is still in Grade 11.
Kids staying in school longer

Kids staying in school longer

Efforts by local school boards to encourage students not to drop out before they complete Grade 12 are paying off. Students at all St. Albert schools top the provincial average for staying in their desks long enough to get a Grade 12 diploma.
NASAP

NASAP

My name is Chloe and I was brought into the pound with my eight newborn kittens. I'm a one- to two-year-old, medium-haired, beautiful brown tabby. I am very sweet and affectionate and my foster mom tells me that I was a very good mom.
Police seek help finding man

Police seek help finding man

The St. Albert RCMP are hoping the public can help find a man who has been missing since last week. Darcy Richard Weber, 45, was reported missing to police after being last seen on June 9.
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