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New secular schools earmarked for Morinville Cultural Centre, parish hall

New secular schools earmarked for Morinville Cultural Centre, parish hall

Members of both the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board and Sturgeon School Division were still working to confirm the location of Morinville’s new non-faith based school Friday.
Fewer homes sold in St. Albert so far in 2011

Fewer homes sold in St. Albert so far in 2011

Fewer homes sold in St. Albert between January and July than in either of the two previous years, but prices remained relatively constant. A total of 445 single-family dwellings sold this year compared to 514 the year previous.
Electric car wheels into the future

Electric car wheels into the future

While Rock’n August festivities are celebrating classic cars this week, St. Albertans also have a chance to see a car of the future. The Alberta Motor Association’s Drive Green team was at the St.
Mayor's letter draws mixed reviews from councillors

Mayor's letter draws mixed reviews from councillors

City councillors are reacting with a mix of criticism and support after news surfaced this week that the mayor had sharply criticized the prime minister in a letter sent just after the May federal election.
Sturgeon seeing less trash

Sturgeon seeing less trash

The amount of shopping carts, bikes and other garbage landing in the Sturgeon River seems to be on the decline.
Blight plight comes to light

Blight plight comes to light

Last weekend, gardeners tilling plots at the newly formed St. Albert Parish Heritage Garden discovered what no plant lover wants to find — late blight disease.
Police identify homicide victim

Police identify homicide victim

The Edmonton Police Service has tentatively identified the remains of a man found in a burned-out vehicle near 156 Street and St. Albert Trail as Kyle Gayda, 27, of Edmonton. Homicide Det.
Deer Ridge residents deal with street closure

Deer Ridge residents deal with street closure

Residents along a Deer Ridge street say the road’s complete closure for almost four weeks will be a pain, but they’re willing to put up with it for future gains.
Renewed Lions Park opens just in time

Renewed Lions Park opens just in time

After delays thanks to weather and equipment problems, the renovations at Lions Park are complete — just in time for one of its biggest annual events.
Rathgeber to help pick Supreme Court justices

Rathgeber to help pick Supreme Court justices

Edmonton-St. Albert MP Brent Rathgeber has been selected to serve on a committee set up to help pick two new justices for the Supreme Court.
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