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Blind corners pose risk on Red Willow Trails

Blind corners pose risk on Red Willow Trails

A reminder to those using the Red Willow trail system. In some areas, there are tight blind corners and should you choose to walk the wrong side of the trail, you put people at risk.
What's that thing you're smoking?

What's that thing you're smoking?

What’s that thing you’re smoking, you need to put it out It could get us into trouble, for that there is no doubt The druggies say we need it; the government thinks so too But every time I take a puff, I’m coughing 'til I’m blue It takes my mind to p
Welcome Mayor Heron's Facebook straw poll

Welcome Mayor Heron's Facebook straw poll

I want to give kudos to Mayor Cathy Heron on a job well done. Her online poll about the rainbow crosswalk ( Gazette , May 12) was exactly what we all wanted, a chance to voice our opinions and be heard by our elected officials.
Drivers frustrated by traffic delays on St. Albert Trail

Drivers frustrated by traffic delays on St. Albert Trail

I am sure that anyone who has spent any amount of time (and you can spend a lot!) has felt a certain amount of frustration regarding the inefficiency of the current traffic light system on Highway 2, whether passing through St.
Active Communities wants city support for facility

Active Communities wants city support for facility

On Monday, June 25, St. Albert city council has an opportunity to support a new recreation and community facility, while also reducing the burden on St. Albert taxpayers. The 10-year Growth Capital Plan calls for St.
Paint on crosswalks can be slick for motorcycles

Paint on crosswalks can be slick for motorcycles

Re: Rainbow crosswalk idea ( Gazette , May 12) Was research done on the effect of rainbow crosswalks on motorcycle safety? Current crosswalks can be treacherous during and after a rain as the oils and fluids from cars builds up and becomes slick.
Smart city should start with a smart city council

Smart city should start with a smart city council

For the last few months I have observed the attempted implementation of changes to make St. Albert a smart city .
Pastors have a right to protest changes to federal summer jobs program

Pastors have a right to protest changes to federal summer jobs program

Jasmin Legue in her letter ( Gazette , June 13), scolds "pastors complaining about the federal government’s changes to the funding of summer job programs" to get off their "man-made high horses and practise what Jesus preached.
We left city without spending a dime because of no dog policy

We left city without spending a dime because of no dog policy

Attracted by the advertising we thought we would spend the day visiting St. Albert, specifically the farmers market. We also made a point of checking out the botanical gardens. We decided to take doggy along, our seven pound shitzu.
Deal with traffic before painting crosswalk

Deal with traffic before painting crosswalk

As St. Albert mayor and city council contemplates what to do with the St. Albert ever-increasing excessive taxpayer dollars, I might suggest there is one city employee that deserves a bonus.
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