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A century of putting out fires

A century of putting out fires

There’s the standard children’s rhyme about the little piggy that went to market and then there’s our version.
Airport name change unlikely, says Rigney

Airport name change unlikely, says Rigney

Sturgeon County Mayor Don Rigney is unsure a proposal to rename the Villeneuve Airport has any chance of taking off. St. Albert city council agreed last week to suggest a name change to Sturgeon County council. The proposal, initiated from St.
Westlock science whiz heads to nationals

Westlock science whiz heads to nationals

A Westlock whiz-kid is off to nationals after his big win at the Edmonton Regional Science Fair.
"Let's take back Canada," says party leader

"Let's take back Canada," says party leader

The federal Conservatives have abandoned conservatism, says the leader of the Christian Heritage Party, and it's time for someone step up to fill that void.
Environment File

Environment File

Edmonton’s Earth Day will tap into some pioneer spirit this weekend as the annual event sets up shop at Fort Edmonton Park. Earth Day, an international event meant to raise awareness of the environment, falls on April 22.
Hair raising

Hair raising

Paul Kane High School students show off some colourful hair designs and makeup in the third annual Cosmo for a Cause hair show fundraiser at the school Monday. Students bought $1 tickets for the opportunity to vote for their favourite hairstyles. Proceeds will go toward the approximate $4,000 already collected for the cause.
Expo sold out, chamber hopes for traffic

Expo sold out, chamber hopes for traffic

A record number of exhibitors await patrons of the annual Spring Into Spring Lifestyle Expo, which runs this weekend at Servus Credit Union Place. Organizers with the St.
Density reduced after zoning change

Density reduced after zoning change

Council has approved a zoning change to a part of North Ridge despite concerns about lowering the area’s overall density. The change means developer Genstar will proceed with 13 single-family homes along an extension of Nadine Way.
Garrison-based soldier killed in bomb blast

Garrison-based soldier killed in bomb blast

An Edmonton-based soldier killed in Afghanistan over the weekend was inspired into military service by his grandfather. Pte.
Come on home, St. Albert

Come on home, St. Albert

Mark your calendar for a birthday bash that's 150 years in the making. A homecoming will be one of the signature events of St. Albert's yearlong 150th anniversary celebrations next year.
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