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One man's quest launches end of May

One man's quest launches end of May

He says that Sonny is his real name but it sounds like a sobriquet he picked up along the way.
Henday construction season ramps up

Henday construction season ramps up

With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of cement trucks and cranes, their operators’ sights set on the next phase of Anthony Henday Drive.
SILKS club set for Guilty Pleasures in April

SILKS club set for Guilty Pleasures in April

The local ladies’ chapter of the Canadian Progress Club has the best entertainment planned for its annual fundraiser, which takes place in just more than three weeks.
Historic grain elevators undergo facelift

Historic grain elevators undergo facelift

Work has started on restoring two grain elevators that stand as a testament to St. Albert’s past. According to Chris Jardine, general manager of community and protective services, Edmonton’s Delnor Construction won the $1.
"Untie our hands," say top cops

"Untie our hands," say top cops

Alberta's top cops asked federal members of Parliament this week to give them new powers to stop organized crime.
Province forecasts busy fire season

Province forecasts busy fire season

Alberta is poised to have an extremely busy forest fire season with dry conditions spread throughout the province, including Sturgeon County, which imposed a fire ban Tuesday on all open fires.
Business Beat

Business Beat

While most Canadians believe the recession is over, many are sticking with frugal spending habits, says a report by Toronto advertising firm Bensimon Byrne.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A St. Albert man pleaded guilty to assault this week despite not having laid a finger on the victim. Jeffrey David Lumley, 18, of St. Albert pleaded guilty Monday in St. Albert Provincial Court.
Council spends $100k on art repairs

Council spends $100k on art repairs

City council agreed to jumpstart repairs of outdoor city-owned art projects with $100,000 in funding. Coun.
Rathgeber says Coulter should have been allowed to speak

Rathgeber says Coulter should have been allowed to speak

Local member of Parliament Brent Rathgeber had an up-close view of a story making national headlines this week as controversial American commentator Ann Coulter was stopped from speaking at the University of Ottawa.
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