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A natural world to discover

A natural world to discover

Quick! What’s the difference between a downy woodpecker and a yellow-bellied sapsucker? When you see that little brown bird in your pine tree, is it a sparrow, junco or kinglet? Can you tell a mallard from a duck? These questions and more are e
Outpouring of aid for Slave Lake continues

Outpouring of aid for Slave Lake continues

With the smoke beginning to clear from around Slave Lake, area residents are continuing their efforts to help the community rebuild.
Bioshock's battle for the Smithsonian

Bioshock's battle for the Smithsonian

Video games are a form of art. It’s been said before, but thanks to recent events, another resounding victory has been won in this ever-raging debate and the nail in the coffin of this controversy is at hand.
New director takes helm at seniors' club

New director takes helm at seniors' club

The St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Club has a new executive director. The club announced last week that Chantelle Labrecque will now oversee the club’s day-to-day operations.
Council says no to planning tool

Council says no to planning tool

A computer modelling project aimed at helping the city achieve economic sustainability will gather dust after city council declined the opportunity to have city staff complete work started by a volunteer with the St.
City scores top spot in magazine ranking

City scores top spot in magazine ranking

St. Albert is the best place in Canada to raise children, according to Today’s Parent magazine. High household incomes, low crime and clean air were factors that helped St.
Lacombe Lake dog park designs unveiled

Lacombe Lake dog park designs unveiled

The city wants residents to get their paws on four proposed designs for a new dog park and give their opinion online. The four designs for the Lacombe Lake Dog Park were unveiled at a public open house Wednesday night.
Province commits $50 million to Slave Lake evacuees

Province commits $50 million to Slave Lake evacuees

The Alberta government has put $50 million aside as an initial allocation to help pay the enormous costs of getting residents of Slave Lake back on their feet after wildfires destroyed much of the town.
A generous helping of relief for wildfire victims

A generous helping of relief for wildfire victims

It was like the United Nations of cuisine on Wednesday as Lorne Akins hosted its second annual international food fair for its students.
City eyes efficiency review

City eyes efficiency review

The city will develop a framework for conducting internal efficiency reviews but no one at city hall will utter those words.
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