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One of two new digital advertising signs installed by the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce is up and running, with the second to follow shortly. Past chair Charlene Zoltenko confirmed the new sign located at St.
Group wants teens to butt out

Group wants teens to butt out

Today marks the end of this year’s edition of National Non-Smoking Week, but Les Hagen wants teens to just butt out once and for all. “Overall, smoking rates have declined significantly in the last 10 years,” he said.
Growth in local soccer linked to Henday

Growth in local soccer linked to Henday

At least one local sports group is noticing an increase in the number of registrations coming from north Edmonton since the northwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive opened last year. According to Impact director Gilles Prefontaine, the St.
Small francophone school helps immigrants acclimatize

Small francophone school helps immigrants acclimatize

The 25 African-born, newly immigrated students attending Ecole Alexandre-Taché have many challenges, but they are united in voicing their polite appreciation for their new school and their strange love of snow.
Power line hearing draws opposing views

Power line hearing draws opposing views

The panel tasked with evaluating the need for two north-south power lines in the province heard two very different views on the need for power in Alberta at hearings in Edmonton this week.
Wildrose announce Spruce Grove-St. Albert candidate

Wildrose announce Spruce Grove-St. Albert candidate

The Wildrose party has found a standard-bearer for the Spruce Grove-St. Albert riding for the upcoming election.
Environment File

Environment File

If the squirrels in your yard seem extra chipper on Saturday, it’s probably because that’s their day to shine. Jan. 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day in North America. Christy Hargrove of North Carolina invented the obscure holiday in 2001.
Home fire burning with style

Home fire burning with style

If Captain Kirk felt a chill, he might head towards a fireplace, and, being short of wood, flick his remote control to turn up a little heat.
PC candidates make pitch to party faithful

PC candidates make pitch to party faithful

It was a night of fine distinctions as the three remaining candidates for the St. Albert Progressive Conservative nomination sparred in a party-sponsored forum Thursday night.
Council ratifies firefighters agreement

Council ratifies firefighters agreement

The city and the local firefighters union have agreed to a mediator’s recommendation for a new contract, but the agreement has already lapsed. During an in camera session Monday evening St.
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