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Business district, affordable housing top mayor’s Budget 2025 wish list

Business district, affordable housing top mayor’s Budget 2025 wish list

Only 1.8 per cent of St. Albert housing stock is considered affordable, Mayor Cathy Heron says
St. Albert MLA Dale Nally proposes changes to investigations of deaths of kids in care, eviction notices

St. Albert MLA Dale Nally proposes changes to investigations of deaths of kids in care, eviction notices

Bill 38, the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, would implement changes to the Child and Youth Advocate Act and six other pieces of legislation if passed.
U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget

U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget

The looming threat of U.S. tariffs along with a potential tax cut are expected to dominate Alberta's budget today.
St. Albert firefighters head to roof to fight muscular dystrophy

St. Albert firefighters head to roof to fight muscular dystrophy

Annual Fill the Boot campaign aims to raise $50,000
'Dead children and youth are not red tape': Bill changes death investigation requirements

'Dead children and youth are not red tape': Bill changes death investigation requirements

A new bill aimed at cutting red tape would alter the requirement that Alberta’s Office of the Child and Youth Advocate investigate deaths of all youth who received government intervention services.
Fiction writer Jordan Abel discusses Empty Spaces at STARFest

Fiction writer Jordan Abel discusses Empty Spaces at STARFest

The queer Indigenous writer discusses land and territory in a hypnotic weaving of allegorical and metaphorical imagery on Friday, Feb. 28 at St. Albert Public Library
ATA raises concerns ahead of provincial budget

ATA raises concerns ahead of provincial budget

As Alberta prepares to unveil its new budget on Feb. 27, ATA says Albertans must remember the number $11.35 billion for education sector.
'Extremely disappointed': Métis community concerns dismissed by AER

'Extremely disappointed': Métis community concerns dismissed by AER

Alberta Energy Regulator deems public hearing unnecessary for 68-hectare Coal Valley Mine expansion
City crews head to Olds for invasive conference

City crews head to Olds for invasive conference

Tree and water pests on St. Albert’s radar
Hearing rescheduled for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

Hearing rescheduled for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

James Bregin faces a number of assault and firearms charges
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