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It’s not here yet, but a federal scientist says local farmers should still watch for a killer wheat disease that’s stalking the globe.

A shot at grant money prompted city council to adopt stronger language for its two-month-old greenhouse gas reduction policy. On Monday council approved targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This was an about-face after a Nov.

When flying down an icy slope at about 60 kilometres per hour on a sled made from steel, sweat and stone, it's best to make sure your brakes work. Marc Greencorn and his team did not.

A female moose made its way into St. Albert Tuesday morning, prompting a chase between the cow, RCMP and Alberta Fish & Wildlife officers. Despite some angry behaviour, the cow was tranquilized in a park near J.J. Nearing School.

Former education minister David King launched new initiatives on Monday to get more Albertans involved in a discussion about Roman Catholic and Protestant separate schools in Alberta. On Dec. 1, King launched an online petition, www.

The lingering odour of pet foods processing will continue to waft over Morinville, however a local company has a $500,000 plan to clear the air.

Two men were sentenced to house arrest this week stemming from drug charges laid as part of a massive drug operation last year.

My name is Inca and I am a two-year-old neutered, male border collie-German shepherd-cross. I am a tall lanky dog with border collie markings and German shepherd ears.

Morinville councillors are looking to tweak a proposed new fountain that will be unveiled as part of the centennial celebrations later this year.

Development and building permits released last week show 2010 was a year of mixed blessings for Sturgeon County, with more permits being issued but for much smaller projects.