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Young foresters bring trees to Willoughby

Young foresters bring trees to Willoughby

The woods of Woodlands got a little bigger this week as hundreds of local students dug in to plant some trees. About 500 Grade 1 students romped through Willoughby Park Wednesday for St. Albert's sixth annual Arbour Day event.
Province plans simpler parks law

Province plans simpler parks law

Environmental groups are wary of a provincial plan to overhaul Alberta's parks system. Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation announced Wednesday that it was working on its first big changes to the park system since 1983.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

An Enoch resident who tried to cash a fake cheque at a St. Albert bank received three years probation in court last week. Roxette Bird, 19, was arrested last December after trying to cash a fake cheque worth $1,206 at St.
Habitat at financial crossroads over Arlington

Habitat at financial crossroads over Arlington

Now that city council has determined the size of the development allowed at 70 Arlington Dr., Habitat for Humanity Edmonton CEO and president Alfred Nikolai has the job of coming up with a way to fund the project.
Scooters could force opening of traffic bylaw

Scooters could force opening of traffic bylaw

A new St. Albert business is hoping to generate a buzz in the Edmonton region but it might create a debate at city hall along the way. Edmonton E-Ride, located on Riel Drive in St.
Bus driver "will never drive" - witness

Bus driver "will never drive" - witness

An Edmonton Transit bus driver from St. Albert will never regain sight in one of his eyes as a result of a beating he received from a passenger, according to witness testimony Tuesday.
SAIF hosting gold medal dinner

SAIF hosting gold medal dinner

Local sports heroes Shannon Szabados and Marc Kennedy both won gold medals at the recent Winter Olympics in Vancouver and tonight they're bringing their heavy metal to a benefit dinner and auction for the benefit of a local organization. St.
Petition leads to dog control

Petition leads to dog control

Sturgeon County's dog control bylaw will extend to another acreage subdivision despite some concern among council about a policy that requires residents to file a petition before rules take effect.
World Partnership Walk taking big strides

World Partnership Walk taking big strides

Step by step, thousands of people will be taking to Edmonton’s river valley this weekend in a mass showing of togetherness in the fight against global poverty.
City salaries match most of the region

City salaries match most of the region

Senior managers at city hall received the highest raises according to a salary survey conducted earlier this year. According to figures obtained by the Gazette, 6.
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