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Don't care for COVID-19 then who ya gonna call? The Alberta Ghostbusters normally functions as a charity fundraiser for Alberta's children's hospitals but during the pandemic, well... let's just say that they've turned off their proton packs and turned on their sewing machines and 3D printers.

Twenty-eight new cases have been identified since yesterday, bringing the provincial total to 1,451, and nearly 600 people have recovered in total. There were three additional deaths reported since Wednesday, including two people from the Calgary zone and one from the Edmonton zone.

Do it online to stop the spread, says co-ordinator.

St. Albert's poet laureate made a virtual and poetic presentation to city council on Monday, issuing a challenge to all in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Bylaw received 12 calls related to health guideline infractions, laid no fines

Donald George Dupuis has been convicted of multiple offences including sexual interference of a child, assault, domestic violence, assault with a weapon, uttering death threats, assault causing bodily harm and intimidation.

St. Albert business takes curbside pick-up a step further

The St. Albert Public Library has programs that patrons can attend and participate in from the comfort of their homes. Online book clubs, virtual escape rooms, book clubs, crafting, and more await through the library's various social media channels.

On Thursday, the province announced it will be doubling the budget for capital, maintenance and renewal for 2020-21 from $937 million to $1.9 billion by accelerating its capital plan.