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Women needed in politics

Women needed in politics

A group of Albertans wants women to step up to the plate. They want more women to run in the fall municipal elections. Elected officials should reflect the populations they serve.
Much ado about nothing

Much ado about nothing

The city lawn sign saga may soon come to an end with a public hearing on Aug. 21. Last July St.
Celebrating achievement

Celebrating achievement

This month hundreds of local students had good reason to celebrate. They dressed up in their finery, donned caps and gowns and marched proudly across the stage to get their high school diplomas.
Fix the problem

Fix the problem

Bill S-217, known as Wynn’s Law, was defeated this week in the House of Commons. The bill was named after St. Albert RCMP Const.
Pipeline politics

Pipeline politics

At the end of May British Columbia NDP leader John Horgan announced a plan for his party to work with the Green Party to form the government. Though the B.C.
Rural disadvantage

Rural disadvantage

If you live in Erin Ridge, Oakmont, Kingswood, Pineview, or Woodlands, you will be joining 27,542 other people who live in rather far flung places like Waskateneau, Vilna, Smoky Lake and Goodfish Lake to choose your next MLA.
Discourse divide

Discourse divide

In a perfect world, politics would be civil, free from controversy and scandal, with both politicians and residents showing respect for each other. That has not always been the case in St. Albert.
Scheer effort

Scheer effort

The new leader of the federal Conservative party came from behind to beat out 12 other candidates to take the helm of the party on Saturday. Andrew Scheer squeaked past Maxime Bernier, who had been favoured to win.
Fools rush in

Fools rush in

The Alberta government introduced new labour legislation this week, the first major update to labour laws in 30 years. An update to labour legislation is needed.
Leaving too soon

Leaving too soon

Last week when Rona Ambrose announced she was leaving politics to take a job in the private sector, there was an outpouring of accolades.
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