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St. Albert seniors help Mexican family

St. Albert seniors help Mexican family

Try to imagine what it would be like if two foreigners showed up on your doorstep with a translator in tow and told you they were going to complete your renovation project for you.
Auto dealer bucks the norm with switch to non-commission sales staff

Auto dealer bucks the norm with switch to non-commission sales staff

Non-commission sales is an uncommon practice in the automobile industry, but one local dealer has decided to make the switch this month. St.
Soapbox Derby racers gear up for second annual event

Soapbox Derby racers gear up for second annual event

It was a day that many thought would never come. As soon as it did, most only wanted it to come again and again. Last year’s premiere Soapbox Derby race was a fine moment of childhood sportsmanship for more than 80 young boys and girls.
New fountain installed at St. Albert Botanic Park

New fountain installed at St. Albert Botanic Park

A Stony Plain greenhouse owner donated a new fountain worth $10,000 to replace the one that was vandalized in the St. Albert Botanic Park earlier this year. Justin Bidewell of The Big Greenhouse installed the new fountain this week.
Weight loss a lifetime commitment

Weight loss a lifetime commitment

St. Albert resident Jim Starko has a new lease on life after shedding 205 pounds over the last three years to finally reach his goal weight last month. "I have my life back," he said.
Grade 5 student raises $6,000 for Crohn's foundation

Grade 5 student raises $6,000 for Crohn's foundation

It must have been a slightly awkward moment made immeasurably better thanks to a humourous event name.
Mental health a concern for all

Mental health a concern for all

Mental health affects every Canadian, with roughly one in five experiencing mental illness firsthand, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
Brain research gets big boost

Brain research gets big boost

Neurological disorders affect roughly 33 per cent of the Canadian population through depression, chronic pain, addictions, post-traumatic stress, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson disease, among others.
Environment File

Environment File

Sir George Simpson students got an early start on this year’s river cleanup Friday by pulling everything from plastic bottles to tractor parts out of the Sturgeon.
Servus Place officials not afraid of life without Steel

Servus Place officials not afraid of life without Steel

The city doesn’t anticipate any financial problems at Servus Credit Union Place now that the St. Albert Steel will be moving to Whitecourt. In fact, the move could put more money in Servus’ coffers.
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