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Environment File

Albertans need to develop yoghurt for pipes and drinkable toilet water if they want a sustainable water system, says an Edmonton water policy expert.
UPDATED: At City Hall

UPDATED: At City Hall

Fountain Park vendor announced Skybox Café will take over operations of the concession at Fountain Park next Saturday. The city had previously run the concession there. A news release this week announced the change-over date of March 21.
Sprinkler systems coming to area seniors lodges

Sprinkler systems coming to area seniors lodges

Residents of four Sturgeon-area seniors’ facilities will benefit from additional provincial government funding to upgrade sprinkler systems at seniors’ housing and continuing care homes.
Police Beat

Police Beat

No one was allowed in or out of Ronald Harvey Elementary School Wednesday morning for 30 minutes as RCMP combed the area for three armed men. St.
New beds, emergency room upgrades announced for Edmonton-area hospitals

New beds, emergency room upgrades announced for Edmonton-area hospitals

Alberta Health Minister Stephen Mandel has announced $50 million for emergency-room upgrades in the province, but there will be no direct benefit to Sturgeon Community Hospital.
Many Albertans not active enough, study says

Many Albertans not active enough, study says

They say one of the single most important things you can do for your health is to keep active, but more than one-third of Albertans aren’t getting the message.
Despite murky taste, water safe to drink

Despite murky taste, water safe to drink

While drinking water in St. Albert and the Edmonton area may take on a swampy or murky flavour in the spring, it’s nonetheless safe to drink. St.
Birthday girl turns 101

Birthday girl turns 101

Hazel Manning wore a special tiara and was surrounded by several of her closest friends and a bouquet of balloons when Wilson the chef rolled out a gorgeous birthday cake, bedecked with strawberries carefully sculpted into beautiful roses, all just f
Mayor wants to review smoking bylaw

Mayor wants to review smoking bylaw

St. Albert’s mayor wants the city to be a leader when it comes to regulating e-cigarettes and smoking in public parks.
Home prices up, sales down in February

Home prices up, sales down in February

Low oil prices and tough economic times are affecting home sales in the capital region. The Realtors Association of Edmonton reported that sales for homes in the Edmonton region were fewer in February compared to the same month last year.
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