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Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A 22-year-old man arrested with 100 grams of marijuana last fall was sentenced to four months of house arrest this week. Corey McCann pleaded guilty Monday to one count of possession for the purposes of trafficking. Police observed McCann on Oct.
Volunteers

Volunteers

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.
Education payout reduces red ink at school districts

Education payout reduces red ink at school districts

A funding injection from the province will spare local school boards from dipping as deeply as planned into reserves to pay for the upcoming school year.
Bikini car wash targets MS

Bikini car wash targets MS

It's far from the beach and even the pool but the Taphouse is going to have a lot of women in two-piece swimsuits hanging around this afternoon. Actually, they'll be working hard while they try to help out a sick friend.
Eye surgery blitz to proceed until mid-October

Eye surgery blitz to proceed until mid-October

Alberta took the next step towards completing an eye surgery blitz it first announced in May.
Local groups hope to snag affordable housing cash

Local groups hope to snag affordable housing cash

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.
Environment File

Environment File

Big Lake was the focus of international attention this week when a squad of biologists dropped by for a visit.
Alberta groups say no to water markets

Alberta groups say no to water markets

Alberta needs to protect water for people and the environment before it puts it on the market, says a new coalition.
Limit oilsands to conserve boreal, say experts

Limit oilsands to conserve boreal, say experts

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

Commercial plans would boost economy

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.
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