Local News

Local member of Parliament Brent Rathgeber said the cost of a new justice bill, which eliminates the practice of two-for-one credit for pre-trial custody, will not cost $5 billion as the parliamentary budget officer suggested this week.

The division between the two provincial constituencies that divide St. Albert should remain as is, suggests the final report issued Thursday by the Electoral Boundaries Commission. Currently, most of the city is within the St. Albert constituency.

A new local chapter to support kids interested in sports is finishing up its first major campaign today, and it still needs more public interest. KidSport St. Albert is asking patrons of the Real Canadian Superstore to give a little and help a lot.

Alberta’s financial picture is much rosier than just a few months ago but local MLAs say it’s not time to open the coffers.

Volunteer and enrich your own life and your community. The St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre has many volunteer opportunities to choose from and can help find the right fit for you.

A Morinville man was sent to prison for six and a half years Friday, for long-term sexual abuse he committed against his daughter and her best friend.

Coun. Gareth Jones has officially announced his plans to seek re-election on Oct. 18. Jones is the third incumbent councillor to announce his candidacy, joining Len Bracko and Roger Lemieux, along with Mayor Nolan Crouse.

The task of bringing people out of the woodwork to show their community spirit is tough for many local organizations, no matter the size.

Despite cost overruns and a three-week delay, the second phase of the Riel Park redevelopment will start Monday, city officials confirmed Thursday. The project involves remediation of 8.

Local police are asking parents to be extra vigilant after a suspicious man approached a young girl at the Edmonton Garrison. A middle-aged man approached the seven-year old girl Sunday evening around 8 p.m.