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County rejects call to halt new valley development

County rejects call to halt new valley development

Sturgeon County will push forward with a vision for the Sturgeon Valley, rejecting the suggestion of halting new development until land-use planning is overhauled to meet regional density targets.
Spring thaw floods county roads

Spring thaw floods county roads

As winter turns to spring and snow turns to water, several roads in Sturgeon County are closed due to flooding, including a major highway.
Proposed subdivision goes to public next week

Proposed subdivision goes to public next week

Another acreage development project is looking to call the Sturgeon Valley home, but first it will have to face local residents at a public hearing scheduled for next week.
Bill 50 has everything to do with landowners

Bill 50 has everything to do with landowners

The Ed Stelmach government’s claim that Bill 50 is not a landowner issue is ridiculous and insulting to all Albertans. It’s like the tobacco lobby stating that smoking is not a cancer issue.
Candidates debate at Smoky Lake

Candidates debate at Smoky Lake

Coalitions, contempt and crops turned up in Smoky Lake Tuesday as federal candidates met for a debate in the pumpkin capital of Alberta.
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My name is Jazz and I'm an approximately two-year-old neutered male cat who is looking for my forever home. I'm a super affectionate guy that loves lots of cuddles, hugs and snuggles.
Pundits' Platform: health care

Pundits' Platform: health care

Health care is the biggest issue of the election, according to polls — so why haven't the parties been talking about it? It's the top concern in this year's federal campaign, according to a recent Ipsos-Reid poll, and is a platform plank for each of
Distracted driving law coming

Distracted driving law coming

Alberta’s new distracted driving law is expected to roll out sometime around the middle of 2011 and local police expect to be busy handing out tickets when the time comes.
Heartland hearings delve into health risks

Heartland hearings delve into health risks

Members of a group lobbying against the Heartland Transmission Project are adding to any stress people affected by the proposed powerline are feeling, according to an Altalink vice-president.
Environment File

Environment File

St. Albert keeps chipping away at waste, says a new report, with residents setting new records in recycling and water use. The standing committee on finance received a draft of the city’s 2010 annual report on April 11.
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