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Council debates non-residential tax increase

Council debates non-residential tax increase

Despite wanting to decrease the tax burden on St. Albert residents, council is reluctant to increase tax rates for businesses in fear of driving them away.
The big green machine

The big green machine

A few years ago, Chris Olson had a big, green idea. The former St. Albert resident was working for Edmonton's Construction Waste Disposal and noticed that the company was spending up to 40 per cent of its money on landfill fees.
Provincial program lands jobs for disabled youths

Provincial program lands jobs for disabled youths

A St. Albert student has a new job thanks to a pilot project meant to help disadvantaged groups find work in restaurants. Alek Demetrioff works at the downtown KFC/Taco Bell in St. Albert and attends the St. Albert Public Outreach High School.
City council approves controversial neighbourhood design

City council approves controversial neighbourhood design

Nobody likes a train chugging too close to home. All of council agreed on that point Tuesday.
School Notes

School Notes

One of St. Albert’s newest schools has been named after one of its most dedicated educators. The St.
Mountain Man sets new record

Mountain Man sets new record

A Manitoba soldier became the fastest Mountain Man alive this week after he shattered the course record with his first place finish.
A look at developments in South Riel

A look at developments in South Riel

After sitting empty for many years, St. Albert's South Riel area is finally expected to see several developments.
Battle lines drawn in federal riding

Battle lines drawn in federal riding

Purple tie, purple shirt, purple socks – incumbent MP Brent Rathgeber kicked off his campaign, Thursday night in front of a room full of supporters of all political colours.
Remembering fallen brothers and sisters

Remembering fallen brothers and sisters

Fourteen times the bell at St. Albert’s fire hall #3 rang on Friday morning. Each time it commemorated one year that has passed since the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre.
The world's largest treasure hunt

The world's largest treasure hunt

Perhaps you’re reading this newspaper in a cafĂ© in downtown St. Albert. Maybe you’re riding the bus. You might even be reading it at your kitchen table having your morning coffee.
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