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This PARTY isn't fun but it's important

This PARTY isn't fun but it's important

The underlying principle of the PARTY program is to help teenagers guard themselves from unnecessary injury. That’s right in the name: Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth.
Robot with a heart

Robot with a heart

Some people say the days of smart action movies about robots are so 1984. Those people are mostly right. The last one that even tried was I, Robot and that movie stunk like a mouldy CPU.
Ron Hodgson keeps engine revving

Ron Hodgson keeps engine revving

St. Albert’s GM dealership isn’t going anywhere, except to a new location … some day. GM Canada informed dealers last week whether or not their franchise agreements would be renewed.
Neighbourhood plan almost ready

Neighbourhood plan almost ready

A new development in the annexed lands called Erin Ridge North may be one step closer to happening, but the city still has some lingering reservations.
A small part of something big

A small part of something big

To the outsider, it might be just another elementary school, just an acre or two of land in the Sturgeon neighbourhood of St. Albert's Public School system.
Province targets graduation rate

Province targets graduation rate

The provincial government announced $4.2 million in new money this week to help school boards get more students into a cap and gown come graduation day.
ESSMY club dances for Oxfam

ESSMY club dances for Oxfam

The students of Ecole Secondaire Ste. Marguerite d'Youville (ESSMY) are kicking up their heels for a post-rodeo dance-off, all to support the school's Oxfam club.
Library makes summer reading fun

Library makes summer reading fun

Part of the St. Albert Public Library will become a deserted island this soon. That’s because it is once again promoting literacy by hosting its annual Summer at the Library reading programs for patrons.
New hotel planned for St. Albert

New hotel planned for St. Albert

A Best Western hotel is coming to St. Albert. The city has approved a development permit for a 92-room hotel on a vacant lot at 460 St. Albert Trail. The lot is on the west side of the trail between Wendy’s and St.
Budding artists featured at botanic park

Budding artists featured at botanic park

As I write this, I am enjoying the budding flowers on my crabapple tree. It’s been the kind of week where, if you were paying attention, you could watch the leaves open up right before your eyes.
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