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The sights, sounds and smells of the demolition derby

The sights, sounds and smells of the demolition derby

The annual demolition derby held as part of Legal's Fête au Village is about way more than just watching a bunch of cars get smashed up.
Morinville grieves for toddler

Morinville grieves for toddler

Candles were lit near a stormwater pond in Morinville this weekend, surrounded by stuffed toys and flowers. A little girl named Jade drowned there Saturday. She would have been three in November.
More obedient dog owners?

More obedient dog owners?

The number of animal bylaw incidents in St. Albert is decreasing, but whether this is a result of obedient pet owners or a shift towards public education won’t be known for another few years, says a city official.
Berry, berry delicious

Berry, berry delicious

Drought conditions in spring and summer are a problem for some crops, no worries for others It was a coolish, overcast weekday July morning after a couple of days of much-needed rain.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

Miscommunication between his defence lawyer and the Crown counsel has now landed a drug dealer a harsher house arrest sentence, despite the Crown saying he “should be going to jail for this.” Huy Anh Lu, 32, first appeared before St.
Morinville RCMP investigate drowning

Morinville RCMP investigate drowning

A two-year-old girl has been pronounced dead after being found in a pond in Morinville's Lakes Subdivision this morning. A media release from Morinville RCMP states that at 11:42 a.m.
Measles immunizations above average in St. Albert, but not high enough

Measles immunizations above average in St. Albert, but not high enough

The St. Albert area has higher rates of measles immunization than the province or the country as a whole, but a provincial health official says that’s not good enough. Dr.
Fundraising a year-round proposition for hospital foundation

Fundraising a year-round proposition for hospital foundation

Summer is a slow time of year for the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation, but the fundraising efforts never really stop.
CRB asks province for more Growth Plan funding

CRB asks province for more Growth Plan funding

The provincial government renewed its support for the Capital Region Board, as the provincially-mandated body continues to plan for the region’s future.
MSI announcement relief to municipalities

MSI announcement relief to municipalities

The City of St. Albert can breathe a little easier now that the government has announced this year’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding amounts.
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