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What his own lawyer called a “toxic relationship” will cost an Edmonton man nine months in jail, after he pleaded to a host of charges.

The Conservatives introduced their comprehensive crime bill, which promises to crack down on child sexual offenders, drug traffickers and curb the use of house arrest in sentencing.

Do Canadians eat too much sugar? That depends — is 26 spoonfuls a lot? A new Statistics Canada study published this week suggests that most Canadians eat about 110 grams of sugar a day. That works out to about 26 teaspoons or three cans of soda.

Before the first ballot was over, the six Progressive Conservative leadership contenders had spent more money trying to win their party's top job than the party spent trying to win the last provincial general election.

Industrial development may be a tough sell, but the City of St. Albert isn’t about to join our neighbours to the south in getting into the business, officials said this week.

The family of a 13-year-old girl who died shortly after leaving foster care argued Wednesday the government should pay legal fees for their representation at a provincial fatality inquiry looking into her death.

Despite his third place finish, local MLA Doug Horner said he still believes he can claim the top spot in the Progressive Conservative leadership. Horner, the MLA for Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St.

After finishing first on the first ballot of the Progressive Conservative Leadership campaign, Gary Mar received the endorsement of all three candidates who are no longer on the ballot.

Alberta's oilsands are poised for growth, according to Ken Chapman, who spoke last Wednesday to members of St. Albert Chamber of Commerce. "The world's need for energy is the key driver. Lifestyle expectations also continue to grow.

It was a good day to be a tree on Monday as city council passed a slew of motions meant to recognize the importance of the local White Spruce Forest.