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Canada has always been known as a multicultural nation, embracing the cultures, languages and customs of the many people from around the world who choose to call this great land home.

The community of Morinville was rocked by tragedy this past weekend when a two-year-old girl drowned in the town's storm-water lake. Our thoughts go out to the family during this unimaginable time of suffering.

In the past few months, I have noticed a wave of social media posts regarding a very popular topic this year – the big “F” word: feminism.

The wonderful thing about covering the news is that truly inspirational events can come out of nowhere.

Don’t feed the coyotes. For their sake and survival, please do not feed the coyotes.

Coun. Cam MacKay made a good point when he told the Gazette that meeting times for St. Albert city council could be a barrier for some qualified people to run for municipal office.

The debate on what makes an effective democracy is by no means new but councillor Cam MacKay has chosen to open the philosophical question for discussion at city council.

There was nothing lucky about the success of last weekend's Seven Music Festival, which attracted thousands of spectators. While it did benefit from stellar weather, the triumph of our city's newest talent showcase can be chalked up to impeccable organization and attracting some incredible local and Canadian talent to the stage.

Newly-elected Coun. Bob Russell made his debut at city hall on Monday night, giving the public a taste of what they can expect from St. Albert’s newest councillor.

When does prudence begin to look like hesitance? After its election, the NDP government told Albertans it would be delaying its budget until October.