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St. Albert kids learn to be Little Aces

St. Albert kids learn to be Little Aces

A new program called Little Aces is getting hundreds of St. Albert kids excited about tennis. About 900 elementary students gathered at Edmonton’s Saville Sports Centre on April 30 to take part in the launch of the regional Little Aces program.
City drops pursuit of fire services contract with commercial client

City drops pursuit of fire services contract with commercial client

The city will cease all work on a proposed fire services contract that would have brought in extra revenue as well as beefed up the number of firefighters on staff. St.
Lawn company vows to improve

Lawn company vows to improve

Lawn-service company Canadian Property Stars will implement new measures next year in attempts to prevent consumer complaints, confusion and concern. President Ben Stewart said a recent St.
St. Albert council backs away from RV parking restrictions

St. Albert council backs away from RV parking restrictions

Two of a proposed five recommendations to curb RV parking on publicly accessible private property were voted down by council Monday night, specifically those banning camping in parking lots and engaging in ‘camping activities.
High flyer clocked at almost 265 km/h

High flyer clocked at almost 265 km/h

A St. Albert man has been handed a speeding ticket after a motorcyclist was stopped on the Anthony Henday going nearly 265 kilometres an hour.
Fire destroys barn at elk farm

Fire destroys barn at elk farm

An inferno that caused an estimated $500,000 in damage completely destroyed the barn and contents of a Morinville-area elk ranch, Tuesday morning.
New St. Albert MLA Stephen Khan lands cabinet post

New St. Albert MLA Stephen Khan lands cabinet post

St. Albert will be well represented at the cabinet table as Doug Horner was returned to cabinet with an extra portfolio and newly elected MLA Stephen Khan was given a surprise cabinet spot.
City locks in tax rate for 2012

City locks in tax rate for 2012

The printers at city hall will start zipping off tax notices now that city council has passed the tax rate for 2012 as of Monday night. The vote on the property tax bylaw incorporates the proposed 2.
Students show skills at competition

Students show skills at competition

Common sense can sometimes go out the window at a Skills Canada event. Just ask apprentice chef and Paul Kane graduate Peter Keith.
Odour-emitting plant misses compliance deadline

Odour-emitting plant misses compliance deadline

Champion Petfoods of Morinville could face fines of $250 per day now that a deal to manage the plant's odour has fallen apart.
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