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The Sturgeon River will become a raceway this weekend as up to 1,000 yellow ducks set off in a sprint for wetlands cash. Ducks Unlimited is holding its first-ever wetlands and wildlife duck race in St.

Federal New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton’s passing early Monday morning provoked sadness, admiration and respect from political challengers and friends.

Since first launching the new system earlier this year, more than 650 people have been trained on the new Alberta Emergency Alert system.

Despite bad weather, there is relief in sight for drivers along St. Albert Trail as most of the projects on the busy commuter route should be finished soon.

The City of St. Albert is increasing parking fines by $15 to offset the cost of a provincial fee that will charge municipalities that much for each electronic vehicle record search.

The city is losing another senior administrator as chief financial officer Dean Screpnek is leaving next month for a job with the City of Edmonton. Screpnek, 42, has been with the City of St. Albert since June 2007.

Television sets that still rely on “rabbit ear” antennas for a signal are set to fall silent at the end of this month. On Aug.

A group of local climbers have reached a new peak, as have their efforts to raise money for the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation.

Alberta's finances took a rosy turn in the first three months of the 2011-2012 fiscal year, as $2.1 billion was shaved from the deficit over the first quarter. The government is still poised to end the fiscal year with a $1.

The Mounties will have a home in Alberta for the next 20 years, after the province inked a new deal with the police force on Friday.