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Salvation Army's kettles runneth over

Salvation Army's kettles runneth over

Things worked out pretty well for the Salvation Army this past holiday season, all things considered. One Grinch-y glitch didn't stop them from a successful outcome.
St. Albert's champion of change

St. Albert's champion of change

Victor Fernandez says the common brotherhood of the world's firehalls means you can go anywhere and find the same people.
NASAP

NASAP

My name is Abby. I am a seven-month-old border collie. I weigh about 35 pounds and measure about 18 inches at the shoulder. I'm very active and love to run and play but I also enjoy being inside with my people and cuddling on the couch.
Quality skids in face of quantity

Quality skids in face of quantity

The eagerly awaited Gran Turismo 5 (GT5) is the largest, most comprehensive racing simulator ever to hit a console.
New foundation provides free photos for families of sick kids

New foundation provides free photos for families of sick kids

A pair of philanthropic photographers are starting a new foundation to provide free professional-quality photos to families of children with serious illnesses and life-altering disabilities.
Downtown businesses report steady sales over Christmas

Downtown businesses report steady sales over Christmas

Now that the Christmas sales rush has slowed to a trickle, local storeowners have a chance to punch their numbers and see how their businesses fared this holiday season. A number of businesses in St.
Report upholds St. Albert's high-tax rap

Report upholds St. Albert's high-tax rap

A recent provincial report reinforces St. Albert’s status as a high-tax locale that’s starved for non-residential development. St.
No quick fix in battle of the bulge

No quick fix in battle of the bulge

After a month of heavy eating, drinking and snacking, it’s no surprise that many people opt to shed a few pounds when Jan. 1 rolls around.
Threshold for crash reporting rises

Threshold for crash reporting rises

Starting today, more fender benders, slight dings and other minor accidents will not require a police report. The change to Alberta law raises the threshold for reporting an accident to police from $1,000 in damage to $2,000.
Policing and communication on mayor's 2011 to-do list

Policing and communication on mayor's 2011 to-do list

The Gazette sat down with St. Albert Mayor Nolan Crouse for a year-end "fireside chat" to discuss the highlights of 2010 and the challenges that lie ahead in 2011. This is the second in a two-part series.
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