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Budget leaves businesses alone

Budget leaves businesses alone

As part of its spring budget, the government decided not to raise corporate taxes.
Bus ads promote atheist group

Bus ads promote atheist group

The Society of Edmonton Atheists is hoping to gain new members with its current ad campaign, now running on the sides of Edmonton Transit buses. “Godless? Good!” is the message that will be found on 10 buses for the next four weeks.
Health budget cut, levies introduced

Health budget cut, levies introduced

The province has cut health spending for the first time in 20 years, and has reintroduced a form of health-care premium for Albertans. The 2015 budget, announced Thursday, will see Alberta Health's budget reduced to $18.
North Ridge Lodge to get 42 new units

North Ridge Lodge to get 42 new units

The North Ridge Lodge in St. Albert is slated to get 42 new units, but those won’t be lodge spaces. Alberta Seniors announced March 23 that the province would invest $7.9 million into 42 new lodge units, doubling the capacity of the lodge.
Sturgeon hospital admissions slowest in the province

Sturgeon hospital admissions slowest in the province

Some patients are waiting longer than 70 hours to be admitted to the hospital in St. Albert, according to an internal Alberta Health Services report.
Environment File

Environment File

City crews will chop down part of a century-old forest near the Grandin Medical Clinic in the next two weeks to make way for the new St. Anne Street. The City of St.
Cleared for takeoff?

Cleared for takeoff?

The City of St. Albert now has its own helicopter. It's the size of a hatbox, remote-controlled, and cost about $1,600, reports Guy Boston, executive director of the city's economic development branch.
How not to spill a drink

How not to spill a drink

I have a drinking problem. Whenever I have to walk a drink from the fridge to the dinner table, I always have to take baby steps to keep it from spilling over the rim of the mug and splattering on the floor.
Variety show concert in April set to boost WIN House

Variety show concert in April set to boost WIN House

One St. Albert musician is excited to gather some amazing talents in celebration of song and women with a special event coming up next month. Vida is organizing Music and Verse, a benefit concert to support Edmonton's Women's Shelter.
Water conservation bylaw stirs engagement controversy

Water conservation bylaw stirs engagement controversy

St. Albert residents will be asked for their opinions about a proposed bylaw to introduce watering restrictions in the summer and require low-flow plumbing fixtures.
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