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Heron defends statement over Cooper's attendance at rally

Heron defends statement over Cooper's attendance at rally

Heron said it’s fine to support peaceful protests, but Cooper should not have associated himself with “some of those far-right things that that rally very quickly became.”
Odd couples abound in new local play

Odd couples abound in new local play

The Trouble with Cats is the newest offering from the St. Albert Dinner Theatre company.
Local lawyer calls province's pay-to-fight traffic ticket program 'barrier to justice'

Local lawyer calls province's pay-to-fight traffic ticket program 'barrier to justice'

Public backlash has pushed Alberta to stall this phase of the program to allow more time for consultation.
Pilot program brings nurses to rural Alberta

Pilot program brings nurses to rural Alberta

"We have known that there was going to be a registered nurse shortage for many years, and we also find that it’s very difficult to recruit or retain some of our health-care practitioners in rural Alberta,” said Carolyn Trumper, executive director of integrated quality management for Alberta Health Services.
Construction begins on Ray Gibbon Drive bridge

Construction begins on Ray Gibbon Drive bridge

The total twinning project is composed of four phases, the last of which is planned for 2029.
Good morning, St. Albert!

Good morning, St. Albert!

Happy Thursday!
'Toughest job in Ottawa,' says Cooper after O'Toole ousted as Conservative leader

'Toughest job in Ottawa,' says Cooper after O'Toole ousted as Conservative leader

A vote for the party's interim leader will take place tonight at 7 p.m. ET
Electric-vehicle chargers coming to communities across the province

Electric-vehicle chargers coming to communities across the province

“We need a whole lot more around Highway 2 … but the northern part of the province needs some love,” said William York, a board member for the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta.
City to close Fountain Park pool for $10.5M in repairs

City to close Fountain Park pool for $10.5M in repairs

After the life-cycle upgrades wrap later this year, a second phase of repairs is set to take place in 2024, which will involve a secondary closure of the facility.
Council withdraws from waste-to-energy pilot

Council withdraws from waste-to-energy pilot

Regan Lefebvre, senior manager of utilities, described issues with a lack of successful financial backing despite administration’s pursuit of numerous grant programs and regional partnerships, and problems with scale. 
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