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Hockey paves road to donations

Hockey paves road to donations

Richard Loat is skipping across the country, playing his favourite game and scoring some big goals for several important social service agencies.
The trouble with tailings

The trouble with tailings

Tailings ponds are big. How big? Stand on the shore of the Mildred Lake pond near Fort McMurray and you'll see how it fills your whole horizon. On the far shore, you'll see a smoking silver stub that's actually an eight-storey smokestack.
Retreat to soothing backyard getaways

Retreat to soothing backyard getaways

When planning a landscape design, there are many things to consider — flowers, grasses, bushes, trees and statuary. But quite possibly a water feature is the most exciting, dramatic and rewarding option.
School's out Mad Lab's in!

School's out… Mad Lab's in!

Haven’t you always wanted to be a mad scientist? The perfect opportunity to live that wacky dream has just landed at the St. Albert Public Library but you’ve only got two months to act.
Dispute at seniors club leads to lawsuit

Dispute at seniors club leads to lawsuit

A suit has been filed against members of the St. Albert Senior Citizens’ club over a long-simmering dispute over the group’s bylaws.
Lemieux leaps at second chance on council

Lemieux leaps at second chance on council

A long-time local businessman has formally announced plans to run for city council a second time.
RCA band marches to drum of new commander

RCA band marches to drum of new commander

Last Wednesday, the Royal Canadian Artillery Band closed yet another chapter in its historical change of command.
Solid waste fees jump

Solid waste fees jump

Curbside organics pickup will cost more than first thought, after council agreed to raise fees to cover future plastic toter purchases. Council on Monday approved $3.
Changes in store for Horner's riding

Changes in store for Horner's riding

Some renaming and boundary adjustments are in the works for some rural constituencies around St.
Guidelines won't make waves - educators

Guidelines won't make waves - educators

New guidelines requiring school jurisdictions to notify parents of sexual or religious course content won't bring much change or disruption when they take effect in September, say local education administrators.
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