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Recently I had occasion to visit Las Vegas and delighted in the opportunity to engage in election dialogue with Americans from across the melting pot.

A plan for a new regional transit system must keep the needs of local commuters at the front of the bus. The cities of St. Albert and Edmonton have given the go ahead to explore the concept of a regional commuter service and report back in September.

It is difficult to understand exactly how much thought Ottawa put into improving employment insurance benefits for some – but not all – Albertans in last week’s federal budget.

When Alberta woke up Tuesday morning to reports of the mass casualties and injuries of the terrorist attacks at the Brussels Airport and subway system, the worst fears a parent could imagine visited at least two St. Albert families.

Just how much money will taxpayers be on the hook for now that city manager Patrick Draper has discontinued his lawsuit against Gord Hennigar? Draper launched the suit against Hennigar, identifying him as a contributor or somehow being involved with

Another drama at city hall has come to a head.

It is not difficult to understand why people might balk at the idea of an LRT through St. Albert when presented with a $1.2-billion price tag. Coun.

Bellerose High School students put on quite the show last week with their annual bikeathon.

If there is one staple in every Alberta community, regardless of size, it’s the arena. While it is a gathering place for residents and a venue for countless events year round, during the winter months it is so much more.

It is always a good thing to see elected leaders counting their pennies in these troubled times. With tens of thousands of Albertans out of work and food banks struggling to meet the needs of hurting families, we should expect no less.