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Dog survives fox attack

Dog survives fox attack

The Fox and The Hound is not only the title of a feel-good animated family movie — it's the start of what might have been a horror scene for a Heritage Lakes couple and their pet dog. Around 11 p.m.
Mayor has eye on Avenir

Mayor has eye on Avenir

Now that Avenir has received council's endorsement, Mayor Nolan Crouse is pledging to ensure its proponents keep their promises. "The public interest needs to get taken care of," Crouse said.
City to stick with hybrid census

City to stick with hybrid census

After exploring the possibility of conducting its municipal census completely online, the city has decided to stick with its hybrid system that combines online and door-to-door information gathering.
Online petition seeks to oust council

Online petition seeks to oust council

A new online petition is seeking to force city council to resign over its decision to put a city-owned Starbucks location at Servus Credit Union Place. The petition at www.petitiononlinecanada.
Ready get set for Aug. 1

Ready… get set… for Aug. 1

The gates are almost open for eager community-minded citizens to get in on the action without ever having to lace up or break a sweat.
Reversing coffee shop decision a costly non-venture

Reversing coffee shop decision a costly non-venture

If the city was prepared to breach its contracts, reversing a decision to open a Starbucks location would only cost $30,000, but this would expose the city to potential damages of $1 million if the other parties decided to sue, said city manager Bill
Hole in one nets local man a new car

Hole in one nets local man a new car

A single incredible stroke of luck is all Mark Kinsella needed earlier this week. The octogenarian St.
Weather hampering Henday construction, but road will open on time

Weather hampering Henday construction, but road will open on time

The soggy weather has slowed construction on the Anthony Henday, but it won't prevent it from opening on time.
Province unveils new air quality index

Province unveils new air quality index

The provincial government announced Wednesday a new air quality index meant to clear the air on when pollution could affect Albertans’ health.
Five year sentence in impaired case

Five year sentence in impaired case

A Sherwood Park woman was sentenced to a five-year prison term Monday in an impaired driving case that claimed two lives.
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