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Time to brave hail, snow and sleet is upon us

Time to brave hail, snow and sleet is upon us

If you’re one of those lucky Canadians to have had the privilege to become friends with your long-time mail carrier, the time is quickly coming to bid him or her a fond farewell. Canada Post recently sent letters to St.
Province falling behind on seniors' care

Province falling behind on seniors' care

Foyer Lacombe received a blessing and a reprieve this week when the provincial government announced its plans to open more than 450 continuing care spaces across the province.
How long is too long?

How long is too long?

Are ambulance response times acceptable in the City of St. Albert? It depends who you ask. Recent coverage in the Gazette included a city councillor and fire chief who voiced concerns over increased response times for ambulances.
Did St. Albert learn from the past

Did St. Albert learn from the past

There’s an old saying that nobody ever makes a mistake if he or she learns from it and comes out wiser in the end. With the recent announcement by Premier Jim Prentice confirming new schools for St.
Crouse comes under scrutiny

Crouse comes under scrutiny

In an era where politicians can’t walk down the sidewalk without being accused of stealing money from the parking meters, Mayor Nolan Crouse should have known better.
Downloading the ambulance problem

Downloading the ambulance problem

It’s a term that became popular during former Premier Ralph Klein’s era, the era of serious cuts to service: downloading.
Left turns a rush hour thing

Left turns a rush hour thing

St. Albert’s traffic is a topic of much discussion around the city, and likely comes up in every coffee shop and restaurant.
Politics trumps taxpayers

Politics trumps taxpayers

What a difference a year makes. A year ago our city councillors were wringing their collective hands over utility policy, or the lack thereof.
Businesses are landmarks too

Businesses are landmarks too

St. Albert residents no doubt noticed the attractive “wayfinding” signs recently erected by the city. Long overdue, as visitors to St.
A century and a half

A century and a half

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools has reached a milestone few organizations in Alberta can boast. The division is celebrating 150 years of Catholic education in St. Albert and area.
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