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Meet current, new bus drivers

Meet current, new bus drivers

If you love kids, then the life of a bus driver could very well be for you. That's the message three local Southland Transportation bus drivers are giving.
Climate change could doom white spruce

Climate change could doom white spruce

St. Albert's official tree may vanish from the city due to climate change, suggests a new report, unless people take action to address it.
Local MP reacts to Senate scandals

Local MP reacts to Senate scandals

When talking about the recent plague of senator expense scandals, local MP Brent Rathgeber said the events have uncovered an even bigger problem: the Prime Minister’s Office’s attempt at interfering with Senator Mike Duffy’s expense
Painted dogs make big impression

Painted dogs make big impression

There's a great green field where the dogs are playing at K9 Awareness, the animal daycare and training facility in Riel Park. The sky is blue and there's nary a leash in sight. It looks so much like doggie heaven that it can't possibly be real.
One century young

One century young

When I meet her, Florence Giles greets me at the door with a smile and a handshake. Giles is a slim, petite woman with a neat, white pageboy.
First two West Nile cases confirmed in Alberta

First two West Nile cases confirmed in Alberta

After the province confirmed the first two human cases of West Nile virus for 2013 on Wednesday, health officials are urging Albertans to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes over the long weekend.
Open adoption: a different type of family

Open adoption: a different type of family

Sitting at Starbucks during a weekly office meeting, Karen Osburn picks up her ringing cellphone. "Hi Karen. It's Barb from Adoption Options," the voice on the other end says. "We have a baby for you.
Moving in to new home

Moving in to new home

Samantha Rowland and Emersyn Ewart are best buds at Elmer S. Gish school. As of this week, they’re also neighbours with their own homes at Aurora Place, a 30-unit affordable housing project in Akinsdale organized by Habitat for Humanity.
Public board candidate says stop the erosion

Public board candidate says stop the erosion

A candidate for the upcoming St. Albert Public School Board election said she is committed to stopping “erosion” of local authority. Sheri Wright, a St.
Undeveloped lots danger, eyesore to Erin Ridge neighbourhood

Undeveloped lots danger, eyesore to Erin Ridge neighbourhood

Leaning against her front door, Amanda Campbell can only frown at the sight of the two empty home construction lots across the street. Located at 77 and 81 Erin Ridge Dr.
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