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Alberta could get five more seats in Parliament under a proposed law — one a local MP says could swing close votes in the province's favour. The federal Conservatives tabled Bill C-12, the democratic representation bill, last Thursday in Ottawa.

The federal government brought its home energy retrofit program to a sudden end last week, a decision that's brought both cheers and jeers from local renovators.

Donations to Habitat For Humanity are pouring in while the writer of a controversial letter is apologizing for offending readers. St.

One of our beloved spring traditions is cleaning out the closet. But if you’re a clotheshorse, all that empty space means a visit to a high profile fashion event.

A rash of deadly fires in Canadian cities has prompted renewed reminders from local officials about the importance of working smoke alarms and fire escape plans.

A 57-year-old man pleaded guilty to a host of driving charges this week that began with the observations of a private investigator.

Bike racks could start sprouting throughout the downtown core soon. At least that’s what officials hope by adding bike racks to the city’s downtown beautification program.

A St. Albert dance school has suspended an instructor who was charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation in a case involving one of his former students at another dance school.

The public is at risk of another Walkerton if the government passes proposed changes to the federal environmental assessment act, says a major environmental group.

Meaghan Mikkelson, who won gold as a member of Canada's OIympic Women's Hockey Team, signs autographs at a public celebration held in Churchill Square Tuesday to honour athletes who participated in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver. The St. Albert product was a defenceman on the Olympic team.