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Government moves to reform pardon system

Government moves to reform pardon system

The Conservative government wants to change the rules around criminal pardons, even going so far as to change what they are called.
World Youth group needs host families

World Youth group needs host families

If there's a guest room in your house that hardly ever sees any guests, there's a local member of an international educational group who sure could put your space to great use. Abiola Sunmonu is the project supervisor for Canada World Youth in St.
Slow enrolment won't stop new school, officials

Slow enrolment won't stop new school, officials

A new Christian private school will be opening its doors in St. Albert this September despite having difficulty attracting and retaining enrolments, its organizers say.
Province ponders rules for reclaimed water

Province ponders rules for reclaimed water

The province is looking into new building rules that could allow greater use of reclaimed water. A provincial working group is working on revisions to Alberta's building code, according to Alberta Municipal Affairs spokesperson Alf Durnie.
For love of the word

For love of the word

When Pam Forsyth first walked into the then-new St. Albert Library in 1983, her first memory is of all the room available.
Massive fire hurts local air quality

Massive fire hurts local air quality

A massive fire burning north of St. Albert has led to fire bans in several communities and an air quality advisory for most of the Capital region.
Weather at fault, says Syncrude

Weather at fault, says Syncrude

It was bad weather that caused thousands of birds to die on Syncrude's tailings pond in 2008, argued the company's lawyer, and there was no way those deaths could have been prevented.
Council makes tracks on dirt bike track

Council makes tracks on dirt bike track

When friends Brad Wolgram and Malcolm McCutcheon came up with the idea for a dirt bike track for mountain bikers, they envisioned a place for new and experienced bikers alike to play and learn about the sport.
House arrest for dragging gas attendant

House arrest for dragging gas attendant

A woman who gassed up and dashed away at high speed, dragging an attendant along with her was sentenced this week to a year of house arrest and six months probation.
Firefighters' coverage expanded

Firefighters' coverage expanded

Alberta firefighters now have Workers Compensation Board coverage for two new types of cancer under changes announced yesterday.
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