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Mayor's Walk a hit for organizers and participants

Mayor's Walk a hit for organizers and participants

The task of bringing people out of the woodwork to show their community spirit is tough for many local organizations, no matter the size.
Landfill cleanup starts Monday

Landfill cleanup starts Monday

Despite cost overruns and a three-week delay, the second phase of the Riel Park redevelopment will start Monday, city officials confirmed Thursday. The project involves remediation of 8.
Possible child luring attempt prompts warning

Possible child luring attempt prompts warning

Local police are asking parents to be extra vigilant after a suspicious man approached a young girl at the Edmonton Garrison. A middle-aged man approached the seven-year old girl Sunday evening around 8 p.m.
Million-dollar fix for dried-up pond

Million-dollar fix for dried-up pond

The city wants to dig a million-dollar hole to prevent floods and bring birds back to Heritage Lakes. Heritage Lakes residents gathered at école La Mission elementary Thursday night for an open house on the Havenwood stormwater pond.
No texting, Twitter for council

No texting, Twitter for council

You won't find city councillors peeking down at their BlackBerrys sending text messages or tweets.
Bullying on the decrease - survey

Bullying on the decrease - survey

Schools in St. Albert’s Protestant system appear to be getting a handle on bullying, the results of a survey the district conducted this year suggest.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A woman caught breaking into a condo complex and vandalizing cars was handed a 10-month jail sentence. Mercy Faith Rinder, 31, pleaded guilty to a single count of unlawfully being in a dwelling house and three counts of mischief.
Earth moving in Erin Ridge North

Earth moving in Erin Ridge North

Earth moving equipment began work Friday morning on Erin Ridge North in St. Albert's northeast corner, marking the beginning of construction on a patch of land that's been the subject of controversy and delay for years.
Old Stag wows vet

Old Stag wows vet

The sound of the Staghound's engines growling to life brings tears to Numi Stefanson's eyes. Stefanson, a native of Winnipegosis, Man.
Syncrude guilty on both counts

Syncrude guilty on both counts

A St. Albert judge has found Syncrude guilty on both counts for failing to keep birds off its tailings pond. Judge Ken Tjosvold delivered his verdict in the trial of Syncrude Canada Ltd. in St. Albert court Friday.