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It might be disconcerting to witness the sight of dozens of preschool-aged children armed with barbecue tongs and roaming around an unsuspecting neighbourhood in Sturgeon Heights.

Delinquent dumpers are making life miserable for administrators and neighbours of Albert Lacombe School, as the school’s refuse bin was filled to overflowing during the summer break.

Judging by the cool, smoggy weather lately, it may be time to pack away that bikini. And as every fashionista on the go knows, putting away the old is just another good excuse to plump out the closet with some new fall and winter outfits.

A former St. Albert man who was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison earlier this year, faces even more legal troubles.

County residents might hear shots and explosions this weekend as local troops hunt hostiles in a private little (fake) war.

Syncrude’s sentencing in the death of birds on one of its tailings ponds has been put off for two months and may result in a settlement. Syncrude Canada has been on trial in St.

Outdoor sporting events scheduled for St. Albert this weekend are still on despite the smoky conditions that have plagued the atmosphere for the last two days.

Nine out of 10 Canadians are contaminated by bisphenol A, according to the first-ever national study on the subject, with teens carrying the heaviest loads of all.

It sounds like the best way for Sara Jackson to learn is by doing. The 20-year-old St. Albert resident has a great desire to teach young people. It all stems from her love of people and lifelong passion for education.

An outbreak of viral meningitis has prompted provincial health authorities to remind residents to take precautions against the spread of the disease.