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A Sturgeon County man has died after suffering a drug overdose due to a toxic chemical that has recently been found in ecstasy. The man, in his 40s was found in Sturgeon County recently, after police responded to a sudden death call.

Edmonton Oilers goalie prospect Tyler Bunz is no longer facing an impaired driving charge, as Crown prosecutors stayed proceedings against him Thursday morning.

The provincial government has completed its financial commitment to the first two stages of Ray Gibbon Drive with the announcement today that it has provided the final $1.22 million in outstanding contributions.

After a six-month search, St. Albert council has chosen a man with a strong economic development background to be the city’s next top manager.

The federal and Alberta governments announced a $10 million boost Monday for an agency designed to make the province’s business more productive.

A Calgary man was handed a nine-month conditional sentence Monday for possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

A group of local high-school students hopes to flood the town with water awareness as part of Canada Water Week.

A new development aimed at attracting more medical professionals to the city is already underway, with more than 50 per cent of units reserved. Michael Pavone, owner of Pavone Developments, said details are still being ironed out for the St.

What a difference a week makes. Last Wednesday, the Gazette reported that an Edmonton charity’s recent fundraising event turned sour when a St. Albert company promised to donate a new iPad but then reneged on the deal.

Edmonton’s Ebraheem Mustapha was sentenced to probation for his role in an alcohol-fuelled bar fight that left two men suffering stab wounds and several others nursing bruises. Mustapha, 20, pleaded guilty in St.