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St. Albert and area is full of individuals with interesting lives and stories to tell, or who have become successful in their careers, often quietly, behind the scenes. Every second Wednesday we profile one of these people.

All too frequently, they get too little recognition or credit for their efforts despite doing so much for their community, businesses, culture and homes. More often than men, women are the homemakers and caregivers of society.

A county horse and rider received top honours this week for being the best saddle-seat team in Canada.

The detectives in Amy Bautista's classroom are more respectful and quiet than the ones you typically see on TV. That might be because their leader isn't your typical staff sergeant.

The City of St. Albert will ensure the legacy of the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games endures beyond last week’s sporting events and festivities.

Naming a child is arguably one of the more difficult decisions a new parent will have to make and it was faced more than 50,000 times throughout the province last year.

You can't ignore a tank. Sure, you can try to hold a conversation whilst one is slowly and implacably rolling up behind you, but it just roars louder. Eventually, you've no choice but to shut up, turn around, and watch the 62.

Seniors struggling with rising property taxes could soon be able to move that concern a little further down the line under new legislation introduced this week.

Automated material check-ins and conveyor belts will give the St. Albert Public Library (SAPL) a different look next fall and will also free up staff for more library programming and customer service, says the library’s director.

A letter carrier charged with theft from mail last year, was sentenced to a 15-month term that will include six months of complete house arrest and nine months under curfew.