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Strangers saving lives

Strangers saving lives

There’s a small sign on a wall inside the Catholic Social Services (CSS) La Salle house that reads: “A stranger saved my life.
Weird Science

Weird Science

A new study of rats suggests that they are hard-wired to help each other, even when there’s chocolate involved.
Human rights award nominee spreads tolerance message

Human rights award nominee spreads tolerance message

It's the kind of message that should only be told once before the lesson is learned. Unfortunately, Edmonton author Alison Neuman finds that she has to talk about basic human rights every day.
St. Albert's vacancy rate the lowest in Edmonton area

St. Albert's vacancy rate the lowest in Edmonton area

Renters searching for a new apartment in St. Albert could have a tough time this winter because the vacancy rate is hovering at less than one per cent. That means it’s harder to find an apartment to rent in St.
Hamper drive a success

Hamper drive a success

All of the packages have neatly been put together and lined up, ready up for their special deliveries. The 2011 edition of the St.
Senate report calls for reform of First Nations education

Senate report calls for reform of First Nations education

A national report released Monday says that First Nations education is in crisis and requires a complete overhaul but the school principal at the Alexander First Nation said his school, while faced with challenges, is better off than most aboriginal
Bong shop owner fighting appeal

Bong shop owner fighting appeal

The owner of a store that sells paraphernalia related to drug consumption appears to have had a change of heart on whether or not he wants to open his store.
Open utilities box concerns resident

Open utilities box concerns resident

Telus is investigating how one of its cross-connect boxes was left open for approximately three weeks in an area they say is typically inspected once a week.
Allred the province's lowest paid MLA

Allred the province's lowest paid MLA

St. Albert’s Ken Allred is the lowest paid MLA in the province. The salaries of all MLA were tabled in the legislature this week and at $129,734 for the 2010-2011 fiscal year Allred’s was the lowest. By contrast St.
Mayor's call leads to clean-up

Mayor's call leads to clean-up

Public works’ crews driving loaders and trucks descended on a nuisance dumping location at the city’s boundary with Edmonton last night, hauling away several loads of garbage and large items that have cropped up.
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