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Falling back into fitness

Falling back into fitness

Back to class for the kids often means back to class for grownups, too, and in many cases that means refocusing on fitness. While there are hundreds of fitness options in the St.
The economics of climate change

The economics of climate change

Action on climate change is critical for Alberta's economic future and could bring new green jobs to the province. That was the message heard by some 300 delegates at this week's 2015 Alberta Climate Summit at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton.
Morinville council expected to award arena contract Sept. 15

Morinville council expected to award arena contract Sept. 15

Morinville residents should soon know who will be building the new arena and recreation centre in town, but some area residents may not be happy about it. Council is expected to award the contract at a special meeting Sept.
Mayor concerned about future wage hikes

Mayor concerned about future wage hikes

Although paying the city’s part-time and casual employees a minimum of $15 per hour won’t break the bank, future changes to supervisory wages could have a serious impact on civic finances, says an internal report.
A good market for buyers

A good market for buyers

Homes in the Edmonton region did not sell quickly in August. But while sellers may not like that, the market is an attractive one for buyers, the Realtors Association of Edmonton reported last week.
Edmonton businesswoman named local Liberal candidate

Edmonton businesswoman named local Liberal candidate

A mere two days after winning a tightly contested nomination, St. Albert’s newest federal candidate is gearing up for another close race. The latest poll conducted by Leger Marketing on Sept.
Cat killer is not a person, says police

Cat killer is not a person, says police

St. Albert’s cat killer is a coyote, police say. After a third mutilated cat was found in the city on Sept. 3, RCMP asked a specialist to conduct a necropsy on the animal, an examination of a non-human body.
Man arrested twice for drunk driving

Man arrested twice for drunk driving

A St. Albert man is facing charges after he was arrested in connection with a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Sept. 1. William McNamara already faced charges after another collision that same week.
Going solar

Going solar

By Kevin Ma Dave Pearson has one of the shiniest roofs in St. Albert. Pearson installs solar modules for a living, and put about 34 of them up on his Evergreen Close roof two months ago, transforming it into a giant mirror.
Murder charges laid in connection with dead man found in St. Albert

Murder charges laid in connection with dead man found in St. Albert

A man has been charged with the murder of a 25-year-old whose body was found outside a St. Albert apartment building in April. David Klassen, 26, was arrested on Sept. 1 in Yellowknife during a residential drug raid.
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