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Mars: A bit of a fixer-upper

Mars: A bit of a fixer-upper

With summer just around the corner – be patient, it will happen – the time has come for appropriately seasonal thoughts, something light and breezy perhaps, or something out of this world, like, say, a trip to Mars, be it a quick fly-by o
Dollars, no sense in PDD controversy

Dollars, no sense in PDD controversy

Alberta may be the economic engine of Canada, but it is not immune to the uncertain economic climate that is plaguing most of the developed world.
Challenger for Sturgeon mayor has much to do

Challenger for Sturgeon mayor has much to do

The relationship between Sturgeon County and the City of St. Albert over the last three years hasn’t exactly been all sunshine and rainbows.
A matter of principle

A matter of principle

When a man risks his entire political career on a matter of principle, whether you happen to agree with that principle or not, you can’t help but respect him. Edmonton-St.
Time to consult on PDD

Time to consult on PDD

As a case study in insensitivity, it would be hard to beat the Alberta government’s handling of the PDD file. PDD means persons with developmental disabilities and right now they’re angry, frightened and confused.
Hats off to local Kinsmen

Hats off to local Kinsmen

We raise our hats – cowboy and otherwise – to the St. Albert Kinsmen for pulling off yet another successful Rainmaker Rodeo last weekend. Unfortunately, the rodeo lived up to its name for the first two days.
None of the above

None of the above

In the movie, Brewster’s Millions, Monty Brewster (played by Richard Pryor) has to spend $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million.
Gazette's election coverage policies

Gazette's election coverage policies

The St. Albert Gazette, like most newspapers, has a number of policies in place to ensure all who deal with the organization are treated fairly, and that no undue influence, whether intended or not, is exerted.
Time to cut ties with the monarchy

Time to cut ties with the monarchy

The Royal Family has been in the news lately amid speculation that Prince Charles is preparing to take over from his mother, Queen Elizabeth, who, at 87, is beginning to feel the weight of her years.
Lessons from contract debacle

Lessons from contract debacle

Though it was messy, Alberta’s recently concluded teacher contract process did yield two positives. First, there’s a new four-year deal in place that most parties feel is acceptable.
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