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The International Children’s Festival has cancelled the top main stage act of Marionetas de la Esquina from Mexico due to the outbreak of swine flu in that country. “It’s a safety issue. We don’t want anyone alarmed.

The students at école Father Jan are brimming with anticipation for the day their new high-tech playground will be ready. "They're very excited. It's going to be novel. It's going to be different.

Creating a larger than life bronze sculpture is no easy feat at the best of times. When your subject is St. Albert's most beloved and recognizable citizen, Lois Hole, well, talk about pressure.

This movie only exists to serve three true purposes: reboot the always stale Star Trek franchise, provide completely unnecessary back story to all of the main characters of the original series and make oodles of money with the least amount of energy.

An Edmonton paramedic who pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife this week should be able to keep his job after receiving a conditional discharge.

Mental health problems in St. Albert have increased as a result of the economic downturn, say local health authorities.

Ammar’s Moosehead Open Stage started off as a funky blues jam. But lately hosts Mark Ammar and Noel (Big Cat) Mackenzie have diversified the talent.

The Alberta government wants to know if it should regulate home inspectors. The government is seeking input from Albertans about whether it should create regulations for the home inspection industry, which currently has no provincial rules.

It seems that changes are afoot within Alberta’s health care system but St. Albert residents shouldn’t assume this means changes for the Sturgeon Community Hospital, said Alberta Health Services spokesman Rob Stevenson.

Spitting assault A man who let road rage lead to violence and spitting received some heavy fines and a scolding from the judge.