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School switch would cause 'firestorm'

School switch would cause 'firestorm'

Changing the status of the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Division from a public school board to a separate school board is an option Catholic school trustees have considered and might be open to, according to superintendent David Keohane.
Albert Lacombe School puts lid on bottled water

Albert Lacombe School puts lid on bottled water

Students and staff at Albert Lacombe School are trying to kick the habit of buying bottled water and use reusable containers instead.
Environment File

Environment File

A local environmental group has called on the province to put a firm limit on withdrawals from the Athabasca River to protect the life within it. The St.
Busy year ahead for volunteer community

Busy year ahead for volunteer community

With several high-profile events like the 150th anniversary black tie gala and the Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games coming to St.
City plants seeds of success at breakfast

City plants seeds of success at breakfast

Local business owners will have an opportunity to brush up on their marketing efforts next Tuesday during St. Albert business and tourism development’s seventh annual business breakfast.
Boys belly up to burgers for love, charity

Boys belly up to burgers for love, charity

Are you like so many hopelessly unromantic men around the world who fear the advent of Valentine’s Day? These poor fellows suffer for weeks with anxiety about how best to show their love to that special someone in their lives.
Local scientist develops sunscreen in pill form

Local scientist develops sunscreen in pill form

A local researcher says he has developed a sunscreen that can be taken as a pill and is composed entirely of natural vitamins already present in the human body. Dr. Barry Barclay of Planet Biotechnology Inc.
Search is on for Alberta's top volunteers

Search is on for Alberta's top volunteers

Come out, come out, wherever you are. You’re out there somewhere, Alberta’s next volunteer of the year, and Direct Energy is looking for you.
Landowners mull new entrance to St. Albert

Landowners mull new entrance to St. Albert

A new commercial retail development is in the works for South Campbell Business Park as a group of property owners prepares to begin developing the long-vacant land.
Students reach out to New Orleans

Students reach out to New Orleans

Students at école Secondaire Sainte Marguerite d'Youville (ESSMY) have been fundraising since last year for an upcoming trip to New Orleans where they plan to help rebuild some of the homes damaged by hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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