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'Perfect storm' led to explosive assault: psychiatrist

'Perfect storm' led to explosive assault: psychiatrist

A psychiatrist testifying at Gary Edwin Mattson's dangerous offender hearing Thursday said the man has both paranoid and anti-social personality disorders and perceives minor slights as significant insults and responds with violence. Dr.
VIDEO: Alberta 55 Plus games land in St. Albert

VIDEO: Alberta 55 Plus games land in St. Albert

The Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games kicked off in St. Albert on Thursday with a torch relay and official opening ceremonies. More than 1,000 athletes are expected to compete in the games, which run until Sunday.
VIDEO: St. Albert firefighters camp out for charity

VIDEO: St. Albert firefighters camp out for charity

St. Albert firefighters are braving the elements atop fire hall No. 2 —-all for a good cause. Local firefighters have joined a North American campaign to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy, braving - 20 C weather to camp out on the fire hall roof.
Alberta sinks $3.4 billion into the red

Alberta sinks $3.4 billion into the red

The provincial government will dip into its sustainability fund to cover a projected $3.4-billion deficit in 2011-12.
Brr! Firefighters brave elements for charity

Brr! Firefighters brave elements for charity

It's a big deal any time you see firefighters saving lives on a roof. It's just a little bit out of the ordinary when those firefighters are on their own roof and there's no fire, just tents and coffee. On Tuesday, seven of St.
Local constable gets head shaved for charity

Local constable gets head shaved for charity

The bald face of justice got a new member on Monday when St. Albert RCMP Const. Janice Schoepp had her head shaved for charity.
Losing tiresome but fails to deter rookie councillor

Losing tiresome but fails to deter rookie councillor

It's not easy being different. That's what Coun. Cam MacKay is learning as a rookie member of city council. After he was first elected to council in October, MacKay was quick to assert himself.
NASAP

NASAP

Squeakus and Brownie are father and son guinea pigs. They are two and one year old respectively. These two get along well and have even been known to cuddle while sleeping. Squeakus is the tamer of the two.
Dangerous offender hearing continues

Dangerous offender hearing continues

A psychologist testifying in the dangerous offender hearing of Gary Edwin Mattson said Tuesday Mattson has an anti-social personality disorder and scored high on a test used to classify psychopathic behaviour.
Weekend games more than 30 years in the making

Weekend games more than 30 years in the making

On your mark! Get set! The Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games are almost ready to go, starting tomorrow and running for four days. That's when the city throws its gates wide open for fun, festivities and St.
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