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A new committee formed to address the top issues facing Alberta's not-for-profit and volunteer sectors will face a major challenge ahead in balancing community needs and funding priorities, say officials with local St. Albert agencies.

St. Albert's rental assistance program got a funding boost from the United Way this week but the short-term program still relies heavily on provincial funding that will run out next year.

Smart computers could soon manage our cars, homes, forests and power grids, say panellists at an upcoming conference — but should they? Local tech-fans will get to hear about the future of artificial intelligence next week at a conference organized b

The local Salvation Army is all geared up to help you and your young ones get through the winter, one coat at a time. The Coats for Kids program starts handing out winter jackets next Monday.

Spare your fingertips, diabetics. The latest research says many type 2 diabetics can live without daily blood-glucose tests — a fact that could save Canada millions in health care costs.

To many hundreds, if not thousands of people in Central and South America, Victor Fernandez is a champion already. Now he’s up for an honour that would prove it to the country. The 54-year-old St.

Nominations are now open for St. Albert’s new community recognition program. The awards aim to celebrate individuals who have achieved excellence in the areas of arts and culture, citizenship, professional achievement and sports.

Volunteer and enrich your own life and your community. The St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre has many volunteer opportunities to choose from and can help find the right fit for you.

Fred Lash once said, “Being concerned about crime is a healthy attitude to have when you are travelling. Blackberries and cellphones have enabled con artists to communicate better and more easily target travellers.

Holly Strang will put Bellerose Composite High School on the map next month when she participates in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Education Policy Forum in Paris.