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Heron elected president of Alberta Municipalities

Heron elected president of Alberta Municipalities

Heron won a landslide victory, earning 75 per cent of the votes with 406 votes against Andre Chabot from the City of Calgary, who scored 25 per cent of the votes, or 131 votes.
Hughes motions to reduce 2022 utility increase

Hughes motions to reduce 2022 utility increase

Depending on council deliberation, 1.4 per cent of the 4.5-per-cent utility-rate increase proposed in St. Albert's 2022 draft budget could be deferred to 2023.
Good morning, St. Albert!

Good morning, St. Albert!

Happy Friday!
City proposes reallocation of public-art funds to reduce tax increase

City proposes reallocation of public-art funds to reduce tax increase

According to St. Albert’s draft budget released on Nov. 3, $220,000 normally used for public art could be cut as part of the solution to reducing an impending tax increase.
St. Albert shores up provincial grants in effort to stave off decrease in funds

St. Albert shores up provincial grants in effort to stave off decrease in funds

On Nov. 10, the United Conservative Caucus announced St. Albert has allocated $10.6 million in Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding this year.
Low enrolment threatens local child-care centres

Low enrolment threatens local child-care centres

Many child-care programs will be eligible for one-time COVID relief funding starting in December.
Alberta's new deal with Ottawa to phase in $10-a-day child care

Alberta's new deal with Ottawa to phase in $10-a-day child care

Parents told The Gazette the costs can be astronomical, and one mom said her family became so desperate they had to rely on unregulated care. 
Oil, gas wastewater could power new market

Oil, gas wastewater could power new market

Could unlock billions in lithium for Alberta, says U of A
Good morning, St. Albert!

Good morning, St. Albert!

Happy Thursday!
Edmonton Winds concert at Arden celebrates music, togetherness

Edmonton Winds concert at Arden celebrates music, togetherness

Concert features composers Allan Gilliland, John Estacio, Gustav Holst, Percy Grainger, and Leonard Bernstein
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