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Roots run deep for this gardener’s labour of love

Roots run deep for this gardener’s labour of love

Gardens are often a labour of love, but they can have a personality, and be an expression of soul too.
Local PCN director pleased with funding reversal

Local PCN director pleased with funding reversal

The province’s Primary Care Networks got some good news earlier this month as provincial Health Minister Sarah Hoffman cancelled a planned $75-million funding cut.
Weeks of advocacy pay off for St. Albert resident

Weeks of advocacy pay off for St. Albert resident

It wasn’t easy, but St. Albert resident Kerry McPhail’s elderly father has been transferred to the Sturgeon Community Hospital.
City, SASA eye land deal with Edmonton for new indoor soccer facility

City, SASA eye land deal with Edmonton for new indoor soccer facility

St. Albert could get a hair bigger thanks to the City of Edmonton’s support of a proposed indoor soccer facility. Both municipalities have entered preliminary discussions over St.
City expedites removal of abandoned building over fears of arson

City expedites removal of abandoned building over fears of arson

Fear of arson pushed the city to expedite the remediation of a vacant rural property.
A Caribbean party

A Caribbean party

Think feathers, costumes, sequins and lots of dance and music and you’ll get a feel for what Cariwest is all about. The annual Caribbean arts festival is once again set to move and shake its way through downtown Edmonton in August.
Illegal dumping 'huge concern' in Sturgeon County

Illegal dumping 'huge concern' in Sturgeon County

It all seems so simple. You put your household garbage into the bin for weekly collection, and if it won’t fit then you take it to the dump.
Coyotes occupy Ted Hole Park

Coyotes occupy Ted Hole Park

Ted Hole Park is now home to some troublesome coyotes because staff at the Sturgeon Hospital kept feeding them, says a provincial wildlife officer. Ted Hole Park connects to the Erin Ridge Ravine and is located along Erin Ridge Drive.
Woman denied bail over rental fraud charges

Woman denied bail over rental fraud charges

A woman facing fraud and drug charges began to cry when a letter from her parents was read in court, and she was later denied bail.
Council approves more funds for water bylaw survey

Council approves more funds for water bylaw survey

It turns out collecting accurate feedback from the public doesn’t come cheap. On Monday, city staff asked council to approve additional funding to support public engagement activities surrounding the new water conservation bylaw.
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