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Community sings praises of 'Father Duck'

Community sings praises of 'Father Duck'

There has been an outpouring of love and fond memories for the Rev. Ubald Duchesneau after word spread of his passing on Saturday Aug. 28 after a long illness. He was 87.
My horn of plenty

My horn of plenty

On March 20, a cool, sunny Saturday, I decided to share my vision of the backyard with my wife as we sat sipping coffee in the living room.
Environment File

Environment File

St. Albert has taken an even bigger bite out of trash than expected this year thanks to curbside recycling, say city staffers. St.
Bill 44 protest draws small crowd

Bill 44 protest draws small crowd

Protesters gathered on the steps of the Alberta legislature Wednesday afternoon to keep alive opposition to Bill 44 but some were resigned to the idea a legal challenge remains the only realistic hope of changing the controversial law.
Morrison aims to engage younger voters

Morrison aims to engage younger voters

Another new face has entered the race for city council and she hopes to represent not only the homeowners of today, but also those of the future.
Businesses to chart region's economy

Businesses to chart region's economy

Business leaders throughout the Capital region will come together throughout September to share their ideas about how the region can realize its potential as an innovative economic powerhouse.
Big bucks for town's 100th

Big bucks for town's 100th

Morinville community groups will get up to $100,000 next year to celebrate the town's centennial. Town council voted 5-2 at its Aug.
Council nixes adults-only ban

Council nixes adults-only ban

City council defeated a proposed bylaw Monday night that would have made it impossible to set up strip clubs, swingers’ club or adult video stores.
Former alderman, popular principal dead at 75

Former alderman, popular principal dead at 75

Long-time city alderman and elementary school principal Rod Throndson died Sunday at the age of 75. Throndson spent a week in the Sturgeon Community Hospital before succumbing to complications from pneumonia, his family said.
Troops compete for pride, bragging rights

Troops compete for pride, bragging rights

A dynasty was broken, a pig was consumed and a great deal of wood was chopped this past weekend at the 1 Combat Engineer Regiment's annual Logger Sports Day at the Edmonton Garrison.
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