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Laurie Hunt: Tomb Raider?

Laurie Hunt: Tomb Raider?

When Laurie Hunt heard about hundreds of dead fish floating in the Sturgeon River this month, she didn't just smell dead fish — she smelled opportunity. "As soon as I saw the fish," says the St.
Bill on Morinville education coming to legislature Wednesday

Bill on Morinville education coming to legislature Wednesday

The introduction of new provincial legislation is expected to bring a long-awaited resolution to the issue of secular schooling in Morinville. The St.
Adopt A Pet

Adopt A Pet

I am an 11-week-old Lab cross puppy who is looking for a family to make my own. I am one of 10 puppies in a litter born to my mom, Gracie, while in a foster home.
Help Society is now gone

Help Society is now gone

The rumours of its demise are apparently true: the St. Albert Help Society is no more. The organization has now shut its doors after taking nearly three years to work through the paperwork following its decision to dissolve back in April 2009.
Volunteers

Volunteers

Want to volunteer and give back to the community, but don’t know how to get involved? We can help you! The St.
Property rights task force declines to repeal bills

Property rights task force declines to repeal bills

Responding to a task force that heard from Albertans about property rights, the Alberta government is promising a new property rights advocate office, but has no plans to repeal controversial legislation.
Human Rights Commission to hear Morinville issue

Human Rights Commission to hear Morinville issue

Alberta's human rights board has agreed to weigh in on Morinville's secular school situation, a move one former resident hopes will mean an end to compulsory religious education in the town.
Firefighters hit the roof

Firefighters hit the roof

It’s practically a charity fundraiser dream: checking the boot just days before the event really gets underway and finding that it’s already practically full.
First town hall this Saturday

First town hall this Saturday

City council is hoping for a good turnout at its first of three town hall meetings planned for this year where residents can come and speak their minds. The first town hall is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lacombe Park Clubhouse.
Special Olympics scarf project a success

Special Olympics scarf project a success

Have you ever seen 3,200 scarves all in one place? Kathy Manchak has, and it's a glorious sight to see.
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