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Anyone with information regarding these or other crimes or suspicious activity can contact the St. Albert RCMP at 780-458-7700. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or online at tipsubmit.com.
Mad about mushrooms

Mad about mushrooms

Each summer growing up, my Polish parents would pick mushrooms growing in the shady grass alongside our downtown Winnipeg house and turn them into a delicious creamy mushroom soup.
Paying less at the pump this weekend

Paying less at the pump this weekend

He is not travelling this weekend, but Brett Klesko and many others filling up at St. Albert gas pumps on Friday morning were surprised that prices were down. Usually they go up before the long weekend, he said.
Two wheels take on the trail

Two wheels take on the trail

I pull up to the dirt parking lot at Terwillegar Park in Edmonton, where I meet a married couple and their Dalmatian. It's a beautifully sunny evening. A mild breeze cuts the July heat. I'm here to try some mountain biking.
High-tech bus fare system welcomed

High-tech bus fare system welcomed

While St. Albert Mayor and Capital Region Board chairman Nolan Crouse had nothing but high praise for the province on supporting a regional smart-fare system, the lack of movement on another transit project had him “flipping” his lid.
$1,000 reward to help catch cat killer

$1,000 reward to help catch cat killer

A St. Albert veterinary clinic is offering a $1,000 reward for the conviction of those responsible for the mutilation of cats in the St. Albert and Edmonton area. This comes after two badly mutilated cats were found in St. Albert in late August.
A St. Albert couple and a Mexican mission

A St. Albert couple and a Mexican mission

It’s not unusual for people’s lives to change after retirement, but for John and Brenda Powers life has changed much more than they ever expected. Rather than spending all their time on the beach or the golf course, the St.
Hundreds turn out to talk climate

Hundreds turn out to talk climate

St. Albert residents had a clear message to send to the provincial panel planning Alberta's new climate change strategy this week: cut those greenhouse gas emissions.
Hospital teepee provides home away from home

Hospital teepee provides home away from home

A trip to the hospital is typically one fraught with emotion, so every effort to make that visit more comfortable can mean the world of difference.
Environment File

Environment File

City residents can learn how to drive electric this week by going to an electric- car rally in Edmonton. Thousands of shoppers will get an up-close look and some time behind the wheel of scores of electric cars this Sept.
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