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Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A young man wasn’t his usual self when he threatened to stab his mother with a shard of glass, a local judge said. Damon Sheldon Hansen pled guilty Monday in St.
Farming the future

Farming the future

There's been a lot of change on the Bocock farm over the last century. The family has traded its horses for tractors, sold most of its dairy cows and added solar panels to its roof.
County closes 195 Avenue to finish project on time

County closes 195 Avenue to finish project on time

With poor weather hampering construction efforts, Sturgeon County is closing a large section of 195 Avenue so construction can be finished before winter.
Habitat board faces tough decision, says spokesman

Habitat board faces tough decision, says spokesman

A controversial affordable housing project proposed for Akinsdale could proceed with 24 units but the issue will go through another public hearing several months from now before anything is decided.
Two-way race for mayor's chair

Two-way race for mayor's chair

It’s a two-way race for St. Albert mayor, pitting an established incumbent versus a new challenger. The battle over the mayor’s chair in St.
New plan for patient safety

New plan for patient safety

Hospital workers need a culture of safety if Alberta wants to protect patients from deadly errors, says a new report.
Council 'debate' postponed

Council 'debate' postponed

And they're off! The race for St. Albert city council officially kicked into gear Monday after candidates filed nomination papers confirming their candidacy.
Eight running for Protestant board

Eight running for Protestant board

When long-time trustee Ernie Wynychuk passed away in April, it was clear there would be at least one new face on the board of St. Albert Protestant Schools. The board opted to leave Wynychuk's chair empty until the Oct.
Morinville councillors tweak pay arrangements

Morinville councillors tweak pay arrangements

In the last meeting of their term, Morinville councillors made some minor tweaks to their salary, which will give the next council a slight raise. Councillors left their base salary unchanged at the Sept.
Seven vie for Legal town council

Seven vie for Legal town council

It’s a seven-horse race for Legal town council after two newcomers stepped forward to challenge incumbents. Trina Jones and Lisa Magera both filed nomination papers Monday in their bids to secure one of five council seats.
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