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Hands-on learning at Sturgeon Heights

Hands-on learning at Sturgeon Heights

STEAM Academy rolls out rockets, robots
Retired art teacher opens new studio

Retired art teacher opens new studio

Recently retired Bellerose Composite High School arts teacher Judy Smallwood isn't leaving the education world behind quite yet, as she's opened a private art studio in Stony Plain where she plans to offer a multitude of programs and classes for artists of most ages.
City 'barely handling' cybersecurity threats, requests more staff

City 'barely handling' cybersecurity threats, requests more staff

A new business case included in the proposed 2023 budget is a request for funding to create a second full-time security analyst position to help manage an increasing number of cyber security threats, which the city says they're "barely" able to handle right now.
Alberta government to take strong action on inflation, says Nixon

Alberta government to take strong action on inflation, says Nixon

Alberta Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jeremy Nixon says he has been given a robust mandate by Premier Danielle Smith to address inflation and affordability issues in the province for seniors on fixed incomes, those receiving AISH
Seniors' wine tasting fundraiser

Seniors' wine tasting fundraiser

Wine, Christmas lights, food and anti-racism are this week's topics.
Child anxiety event gives parents strategies for success

Child anxiety event gives parents strategies for success

“Our goal is not to control a child’s anxiety, our goal is to respond to our child’s anxiety,” said Tania Johnson a registered psychologist, a registered play therapist, and the co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology.
Tips for Canadian snowbirds escaping winter

Tips for Canadian snowbirds escaping winter

As the world opens back up, many Canadian retirees will return to winter havens south of the border.
Construction frustrating for businesses in Jensen Lakes Crossing

Construction frustrating for businesses in Jensen Lakes Crossing

“I think every business around here kind of took a hit with the traffic,” said Ashley Turner owner of Kb&co.
Local pharmacists say drug shortages have grown in recent years

Local pharmacists say drug shortages have grown in recent years

Social media posts searching for children’s Tylenol or Advil have become all too common in recent months, but the problem doesn’t stop at over-the-counter medications.
SASHA brings back Christmas light display

SASHA brings back Christmas light display

This is the third year SASHA has raised funds to decorate both spruce and deciduous trees in the immediate surrounding area with thousands upon thousands of coloured lights. 
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