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Soldiering on for the long run

Soldiering on for the long run

Many people think that a 42-kilometre (26-mile) marathon is a long way to run. Cpl. Joshua Martin says he can do a little bit more. The 31-year-old former St.
Postal strike looms

Postal strike looms

The countdown has begun toward a nationwide postal strike. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) delivered its 72-hour strike notice Monday, letting Canada Post know that unless a deal is reached they will walk off the job late on Thursday.
Alberta Liberals open up leadership race

Alberta Liberals open up leadership race

Just after another candidate entered the race, the Alberta Liberals threw out the rules on their leadership contest and introduced new ones designed to bring more people into the party.
Despite challenges, SlutWalk is still on

Despite challenges, SlutWalk is still on

The fine details are still being sorted out but this weekend’s SlutWalk will still go on, according to organizers. “It will be proceeding.
Alberta Party's next challenge is winning an election

Alberta Party's next challenge is winning an election

The Alberta Party elected Hinton Mayor Glenn Taylor as its first leader Saturday and immediately moved on to discussing its next challenge — electing a candidate.
Alexander to oppose pipeline

Alexander to oppose pipeline

A local First Nation plans to oppose a $5.5 billion trans-provincial pipeline due to the risks it presents to its traditional lands.
Taylor romps to first-ballot victory

Taylor romps to first-ballot victory

The new entry in the Alberta political landscape now has a new leader after the Alberta Party picked Hinton Mayor Glenn Taylor on the first ballot Saturday.
Secular option unveiled Thursday

Secular option unveiled Thursday

A long-awaited answer over the secular schooling issue in Morinville will come to a head on Thursday night. The school board’s partner in providing secular education next school year will be announced at a 7 p.m.
City takes first steps toward AHF review

City takes first steps toward AHF review

The city has taken the first steps toward rewriting the future of the Arts and Heritage Foundation (AHF).
What goes where?

What goes where?

Thousands of St. Albert residents will face a challenge today as they walk up to their trash cans: what to put where? St.
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