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They call me Tigger because when I first came into care I used to jump up to kiss people on the nose but my foster mom has cured me of that bad habit and so now I guess I need a new name. I’m hoping I will get a new home to go with it.

The province's long-awaited Education Act promises to give schools the tools they need to deal with bullying, compel students to stay in school longer and modernize the province's legislation, said Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk as he introduced

The struggle for peace continues for Lynne Rosychuk, but she now has a larger team of people helping her out.

A provincial panel appointed to study the need for two north-south power lines has found that not only are they needed, but they are needed right away.

Two prominent local Liberals are calling on their fellow Grits to step up to the plate and help the party get ready for the next election. Former MLA Jack Flaherty, the St.

Starting on July 1, Alberta pharmacists will be paid for renewing prescriptions, a move Health Minister Fred Horne hopes will free up time for family doctors. Horne announced the move Monday.

Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk will introduce new legislation next week designed to address the Morinville school issue. Lukaszuk confirmed the three school boards involved — Greater St. Albert Catholic, St.

Right after Super Bowl weekend, it seems a little bit unusual to have alcohol and barbecue so closely associated with romance and charity, but that's exactly the sentiment behind the second annual Beers, Burgers and Bouquets event at the Enjoy Centre

The Alberta government is looking at re-opening runways at the Edmonton Garrison to medevac flights, hoping to replace the flights currently bound for the soon-to-close Edmonton City Centre airport.

Bring on the toasts. Valentine's Day is around the corner and it's the perfect romantic occasion to pop the question.