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Alberta took the next step towards completing an eye surgery blitz it first announced in May.

Two local organizations are hoping to cash in on the next round of affordable housing money announced by the province. The government announced Thursday it is putting up $188 million for its next call for proposals. Groups have until Sept.

Big Lake was the focus of international attention this week when a squad of biologists dropped by for a visit.

Alberta needs to protect water for people and the environment before it puts it on the market, says a new coalition.

The oilsands industry needs to limit its growth if it wants to conserve the boreal forest, according to world experts.

An "exciting commercial development" proposed by West Edmonton Mall owners Triple Five International Holdings is pitting established planning rules against the need for more highway commercial in north St. Albert.

Robert Vassov digs his fingers into the rich, black soil and lifts up a thin layer of moss. It looks like a typical forest floor — that's probably why he's so proud of it.

A new task force will be launched to help bring the LRT to St. Albert by 2018. Council agreed to create the task force on Monday night at the urging of Coun. Len Bracko. He said the only way St.

So our city council has come up with another idiotic idea. This time it will try to force us to save the environment through garbage collection. Council is oblivious to the fact that its demands are not what anyone actually wants.

A budget overrun for another capital project has prompted concerns about the city’s cost forecast methods. Council on Monday approved an extra $200,000 for new pool filters at Fountain Park Recreation Centre, bringing total funding to $650,000.