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Draft St. Albert budget proposes $20M in new infrastructure

Draft St. Albert budget proposes $20M in new infrastructure

The 2025 maintenance budget, approved in June, includes 25 municipal and eight utility capital projects valued at more than $50 million
Swallows in tailspin since 1970s, study finds

Swallows in tailspin since 1970s, study finds

Geese boom shows conservation works
WINNER ANNOUNCED!! Enter for a chance to WIN a pair of tickets to see "Jill Barber"

WINNER ANNOUNCED!! Enter for a chance to WIN a pair of tickets to see "Jill Barber"

Congratulations to Jayme Stadnyk of St. Albert, winner of a pair of tickets to see "Jill Barber" on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7:30, at The Arden Theatre.
Axe the franchise fee hike, says St. Albert Chamber

Axe the franchise fee hike, says St. Albert Chamber

‘The impacts of increasing the fee the city collects on utility bills to 25 per cent ‘could be substantial, especially for small businesses that are essential to the local economy’ chair writes in letter
Budget '25: St. Albert could hire climate adaptation specialist

Budget '25: St. Albert could hire climate adaptation specialist

Document includes business cases for 14 new FTEs including another fire marshal, two new transit managers
BREAKING: St. Albert faces 4 per cent tax increase

BREAKING: St. Albert faces 4 per cent tax increase

Councillors begin budget deliberations today, Oct. 22, and will continue Oct. 24 and on more dates in the future as required.
Alberta announces new municipal infrastructure grant, but minister says more needed

Alberta announces new municipal infrastructure grant, but minister says more needed

Alberta's municipalities can apply for a new provincial infrastructure grant, but Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says more funding is needed.
St. Albert to debate joining Edmonton Global exodus

St. Albert to debate joining Edmonton Global exodus

Councillor Natalie Joly says planned departure of a third of the investment magnet’s member municipalities has her worried about the cost to this city, which paid $245,000 in 2024
What's really behind Alberta's 'scrap the cap' ads?

What's really behind Alberta's 'scrap the cap' ads?

Alberta’s $7-million ad campaign, railing against a proposed federal industrial emissions cap, comes just weeks before a leadership review for Premier Danielle Smith whose party members are hungry for conflict with Ottawa.
Bellerose student terrorizes Dark Halloween Festival

Bellerose student terrorizes Dark Halloween Festival

Jesse Peters brings frightful fun to Fort Edmonton Park
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