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There is a new star sure to attract a fair bit of attention at Edmonton’s annual Orchid Fair, an ever-so-vibrant end-of-winter rite that brings together hobbyists and Joe public alike.

The founder of Skyreach Equipment, a once prominent St. Albert business, died last Sunday of a sudden heart attack. Barry Weaver was 65. Weaver founded Skyreach in 1977 and quickly grew the company across Alberta and British Columbia.

City councillors are keeping an open mind about a proposed affordable housing project despite vocal opponents who filled the chamber gallery on Tuesday.

Morinville might borrow as much as $3 million to help pay for the town’s new cultural community centre. Town councillors voted unanimously to approve first reading of a borrowing bylaw at their Feb. 9 council meeting.

A woman pulled over in a stolen car who refused a breathalyser test was sentenced to jail time and fines on Monday. Gloria Mildred Gladue, 39, pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property and refusing to provide a breathalyser sample on Feb.

The federal government is tightening up rules for mortgage financing in the hope of saving Canadians from getting burned when interest rates rise.

The province's legal aid system was spared cuts in last week's provincial budget, but the program still faces a major financial hurdle.

Bosley, golden retriever cross, nine months Hi everyone! My name is Bosley and I am a young golden retriever-Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever mix looking for just the right home. I am not a dog for everybody right now.

The province will spend $8 million over the next six weeks to address long waiting lists for surgeries and diagnostic scans. Alberta Health Services (AHS) wants to do 2,230 more operations and 3,500 more diagnostic scans by March 31.

The Ice Palace at West Edmonton Mall was the scene on Friday for a buzz cut the likes of which is only seen once a year. Hundreds lined up to have their pink heads shaved clean as part of the eighth annual St. Valentine's Day Hair Massacure.