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Study writer urges caution on industrial plans

Study writer urges caution on industrial plans

The author of a 2009 study on the location of a light industrial park in the northwest annexed lands said he was still concerned about the viability of the idea.
Water licensors swamped, says auditor

Water licensors swamped, says auditor

The province's water licensing system is swamped, says the auditor general, with some applicants waiting more than seven years for approvals to take water.
Driver distraction prompts new legislation

Driver distraction prompts new legislation

Drivers will have to stop reading newspapers and applying eyeliner during their morning commutes if a new Alberta law passes as proposed.
Carr jailed for fraud

Carr jailed for fraud

As more lies, falsehoods and half-truths emerged around him, a former St. Albert man who defrauded the provincial government of more than $600,000 was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison yesterday.
Mall celebrates 30 years

Mall celebrates 30 years

Can you remember when Pierre Trudeau was beginning his second stint as Canada's prime minister? Or when Queen’s Another One Bites The Dust was on the radio? If you can, you’re remembering 1980, the year St. Albert Centre opened.
Mother's Day Contest

Mother's Day Contest

You can win a $500 shopping spree to the St. Albert Centre just by telling us why your mom is the greatest mom in the world
$3 million for organic recycling

$3 million for organic recycling

St. Albert should have automated garbage trucks and organic recycling next summer, says the city's finance committee, and should spend $3 million to get it.
Sturgeon votes to repeal IDP

Sturgeon votes to repeal IDP

Sturgeon County is pulling out of a nine-year-old planning agreement with the City of St. Albert. Councillors voted unanimously on Thursday to start the process toward repealing the Sturgeon-St. Albert intermunicipal development plan (IDP).
Registrations open for affordable housing consultations

Registrations open for affordable housing consultations

The city’s phone lines are now open for anyone wanting to participate in a design charrette aimed at planning affordable housing for a controversial site in Akinsdale.
Registrations open for Arlington Drive consultations

Registrations open for Arlington Drive consultations

The city’s phone lines are now open for anyone wanting to participate in a design charrette aimed at planning an affordable housing development for a controversial site in Akinsdale.
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