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It's long been a goal in St.

Morinville candidates will face the scrutiny of the voting public twice this election season. Two forums are being held for prospective candidates to present their positions and answer questions.

The future of an affordable housing project in Akinsdale will be the topic of a special city council meeting Wednesday afternoon.

The city will spend about a quarter of a million dollars to purchase five aboriginal sculptures that have been displayed outside St. Albert Place since the spring.

St. Albert residents have until Oct. 18 to decide who should fill the city's six available council chairs.

School boards lost their ability to tax in 1994, which has limited their ability to operate on their own. This factor, combined with low public interest in school board affairs, has caused some people to wonder if school boards are still relevant.

Candidates seeking public office will make their cases to voters tonight during a forum hosted by the St. Albert Taxpayers Association. You can follow the discussion live at www.stalbertgazette.com with our live blog, starting at 7 p.m.

Every three years St. Albert's electorate casts ballots for the seven people they think will best represent their collective interests.

St. Albert's mayoral candidates have different views on affordable housing.

St. Albert Protestants will get to grill trustee candidates next week in a public forum, but local Catholics will have to settle for a questionnaire. The St. Albert Protestant Separate Local No.