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Alberta’s tailings ponds might kill about 31 times more birds a year than industry has thought, says a new study.

Want to volunteer and give back to the community, but don’t know how to get involved? The St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre has many volunteer opportunities to choose from and can help find the right fit for you.

The Capital Region Board (CRB) unveiled its list of transit priorities and four projects with major implications for St. Albert are on the list. The board met this week to consider the draft items and will vote on a final list on Nov.

Suicide. It’s the kind of topic that usually gets reserved for hushed tones, even while in private. It’s so painful that even the people whose lives are in jeopardy refuse to talk or get help.

A low-maintenance garden generally takes an abundance of planning, and what better way to cut down on the backbreaking work than planting perennials. But while most stores are stocking Halloween items, the St.

The Girl Guides of Canada recently announced 19 winners of its national scholarship just in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the organization. St.

It was a cuddly display from the hearts of many seniors to the people who work so hard to help those who are suffering.

The city administrators who have overseen the massive Riel Recreation Park redevelopment compare it to renovating an older home without blueprints or moving out the tenants, and with plenty of surprises.

A St. Albert non-profit group has achieved what few do — home ownership — and could serve as a model for others, says its executive director. Transitions unveiled its new headquarters in Campbell Business Park on Thursday. The $3.

School groups looking for city dollars to build playgrounds now face a limit on the amount of help they can receive.