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Feds table marketing freedom bill

Feds table marketing freedom bill

Alberta farmers will be able to sell wheat and barley on the open market by next August, but will have to give up their farmer-controlled wheat board to get it, according to a federal government bill introduced Tuesday.
Man convicted as accessory to grisly murder to be released

Man convicted as accessory to grisly murder to be released

A St. Albert man twice sent to prison for his involvement in murders will soon be released, once again, on parole. Michael Alexander Gray will be released at the two-thirds mark of his sentence sometime around Oct.
Two Supreme Court justices nominated

Two Supreme Court justices nominated

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his nominees for the two vacant positions on the Supreme Court of Canada this week, picking two names from a list local MP Brent Rathgeber helped draft.
City unveils master plans

City unveils master plans

St. Albert residents have a chance to shape the future of fun this month now that the city has released its master plans for culture and recreation.
MLA denies councillor's allegations

MLA denies councillor's allegations

MLA Jeff Johnson said he doesn’t understand allegations Sturgeon County Coun. Karen Shaw made in a CBC story last week, because he simply did not make them.
County, garrison come together for breakfast

County, garrison come together for breakfast

Sturgeon County will feature its growing relationship with Edmonton Garrison at its 2011 Fall Business Breakfast tomorrow morning. Hosted at the Officers' Mess at CFB Edmonton, base commander Lt.-Col. J.C.
Nothing improper with donations, Kowalski

Nothing improper with donations, Kowalski

MLA Ken Kowalski is dismissing suggestions there was anything improper about municipal councillors who attended an anniversary dinner in his honour.
Police academy opens to high schoolers

Police academy opens to high schoolers

Next spring the halls of St. Albert Catholic High School will be turned into a police-style dormitory as 32 youths attend the first-ever youth police academy. The St.
Morton cleared in email probe

Morton cleared in email probe

Former cabinet minister Ted Morton's secondary email address was not a breach of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, according to the freedom of information and privacy commissioner.
Getting to 80

Getting to 80

Another day, another load. A long line of dump trucks trundles into the Roseridge landfill in Sturgeon County.
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