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County offers recreation cash

County offers recreation cash

Sturgeon County has put forward what it's willing to spend on recreation in neighbouring communities, but it remains unclear if they will take the deal.
Fee change could sting taxpayers

Fee change could sting taxpayers

The city is crying foul over a provincial fee that could cost taxpayers $447,000. The province is increasing the fee it charges to process motor vehicle searches.
Candidates' Corner: pensions

Candidates' Corner: pensions

Dick Tansey has a beef with pensions. Canada has three pension programs for seniors, notes Tansey, the chair of Seniors United Now in St.
Game on for Heartland hearing

Game on for Heartland hearing

Sparks will fly next week as hundreds of area residents meet for a hearing on the Heartland Transmission Project.
Soil tests find low levels of contamination at ball diamonds

Soil tests find low levels of contamination at ball diamonds

St. Albert’s minor baseball fields are safe for users. The city tested all the fields at Legion Memorial Ball Park for hydrocarbons and found that the soil is within accepted guidelines.
NASAP

NASAP

My name is CJ and I am a seven-week-old Rottweiler-German shepherd mix who was found under a doorstep with my five brothers and sisters. I am a happy, friendly guy who will grow into a large dog. I am well socialized and in great shape.
Mountain pine beetle jumps to jack pine

Mountain pine beetle jumps to jack pine

The mountain pine beetle is now infesting Alberta's jack pine, say scientists, which means it could spread through forests across Canada.
Twitchell admits killing Altinger

Twitchell admits killing Altinger

Mark Twitchell took the stand in his own defence Wednesday, his lawyer telling the jury his client will admit to his role in Johnny Altinger's death, but that it was a terrible misunderstanding and not a murder.
Crown closes case in Twitchell trial

Crown closes case in Twitchell trial

After nearly four weeks of testimony from more than 20 witnesses and in excess of 100 exhibits entered into evidence, Crown prosecutors closed their case against Mark Twitchell.
Commuters' route closes

Commuters' route closes

With the sun shining and the snow melting residents can mark the beginning of the country's other official season, as construction gets under way on a major commuting route this week.
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