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Alberta’s new capital bonds went on sale Tuesday but, according to one retailer, demand was low on the first day. The government hopes to raise $100 million for seniors housing by floating its first capital bond issue in 13 years.

If you happen to drive past the Morinville United Church next Saturday and see a group of about 10 young adults camping out in a tent on the church grounds, please stop. They need your help.

Legislators should step up their legal battle against junk food, says a new analysis. An analysis published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal Tuesday calls on federal and provincial legislators to do more to keep Canada fit.

A city councillor is excited that members of Sturgeon County have shown early support to quash the Sturgeon-St. Albert intermunicipal development plan (IDP).

Want to volunteer and give back to the community, but don’t know how to get involved? The St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre has many volunteer opportunities to choose from and can help find the right fit for you.

A hike to education taxes in Tuesday’s provincial budget could result in an overall property tax increase of five per cent. The provincial budget included a $69 million increase to the education property tax levy.

A St. Albert couple is a million dollars richer this week after winning the lottery. Janett and Michael Natyshen of St. Albert were announced as the winners of the Western 6/49 lottery this week. The prize was $1,003,000.

A town square, parking garages and a longer St. Anne Street could be part of future downtown St. Albert, according to draft plans presented this week. About 32 people attended an open house Wednesday on the downtown area redevelopment plan project.

A St. Albert resident has launched a campaign in support of an affordable housing project proposed for Akinsdale in an attempt to counter the negativity surrounding the project.

Tuesday's provincial budget was a bit of a surprise for St. Albert MLA Ken Allred. Although the Tory caucus was recently briefed on the budget, the backbencher was caught off-guard by the level of spending.