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A deal with the provincial government has paved the way for construction of an upgrader in Sturgeon County, which could begin as early as this fall.

Tapping into expanding markets in India and China was the central focus of the 2011 Speech from the Throne, delivered Tuesday afternoon by Lt.-Gov. Donald S. Ethell to kick off the legislature's spring sitting.

Always on the hunt for interesting subject matter to capture, St. Albert Gazette photographer April Bartlett spotted a pair of coyotes hanging out in an unusual spot —-atop a hay bale.

Shaw Internet customers will get to have their say on use-based billing next month as the cable giant holds a forum in St. Albert.

Disappointment is the word of the day in St. Albert affordable housing circles as two local projects remain on the outside looking in as the province continues to announce new housing projects.

Police are searching for clues this week after someone broke into a Grandin-area church, leaving behind a trail of blood and shattered glass. St.

Kids love going out and one local social organization is now trying to make that easier by asking the public to donate unused event tickets.

Members of city council are unanimous in their opinion of where and when they can disagree. In chambers during debate? Yes. In public after a decision? No.

A nationwide non-profit organization that helps underprivileged kids compete in sporting programs is ready for a second attempt to set up shop in St. Albert.

A series of investigations last week led local RCMP to seize drugs and cash while also laying several charges. On Feb. 11, officers with the detachment's crime reduction unit noticed a vehicle in a local parking lot and witnessed a drug transaction.