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Some candidates shine more than others

Some candidates shine more than others

There are two strong candidates in St. Albert-Edmonton say residents who attended Wednesday’s forums – but exactly which two they may prefer is where they disagree.
Garden offers secret views

Garden offers secret views

Tami and Bernd Becker's acreage is full of little secrets. You might think that no yard could be more open, because it is on a side hill above the Sturgeon Golf Course, yet the pair designed the entire .
Bookstore wants to return historical photo album

Bookstore wants to return historical photo album

At first, Carol Perpeluk thought the photo album was an old Bible. It arrived at the SHAVA bookstore in a box in early September, wrapped in plastic and hidden among old Dutch books and manuals on radio wiring.
What are your plans for a greener Alberta?

What are your plans for a greener Alberta?

While Alberta's leaders once balked at the implementation of a national energy program introduced by a former Liberal prime minister – and scared any federal government since out of creating a new country-wide plan that could tackle its emission targ
Another boy was struck in Morinville while crossing the road

Another boy was struck in Morinville while crossing the road

For the second time in two weeks, a car hit a Morinville student cycling to school. The 11-year-old boy was struck when crossing the road at the intersection of 104 Street and 100 Avenue on Thursday.
Anti-abortionists endorse Cooper

Anti-abortionists endorse Cooper

A national anti-abortion group has endorsed St. Albert's Conservative candidate for his views on abortion. The Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) is a national lobby group that opposes abortion and health care funding for it. St.
Visitor centre receives award for best services

Visitor centre receives award for best services

The city has the grain elevators, the botanic park, Big Lake and other tourist sites. But there is another good reason to visit St. Albert.
Still plenty of time for change as federal vote nears

Still plenty of time for change as federal vote nears

The only excitement in the federal election to date has been at local levels, the disappearing candidates phenomenon, as old misconduct or incautious Internet statements are dredged up and parties move quickly with damage control disavowals.
Amacon wants to build up to 25-storeys tall

Amacon wants to build up to 25-storeys tall

Developer Amacon is reaching for the sky. At a public meeting on Thursday, it told residents that it wants to build two 25-storey towers and one 20-storey tower on the former Grandin mall site in downtown St. Albert.
Access to low-cost counselling services improving in St. Albert

Access to low-cost counselling services improving in St. Albert

Mental-health services are free in Alberta, but the wait times or admissions criteria can sometimes mean people go without the help they need.
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