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Housing sales continue strong through early fall

Housing sales continue strong through early fall

The capital region continues to experience strong activity in the housing market, despite the changes in climate, the Realtors Association of Edmonton reported this month.
Two new schools for St. Albert

Two new schools for St. Albert

St. Albert and Morinville could have three new schools in three years as part of an ambitious construction plan announced this week by Alberta’s premier.
Maillard's reaction, hot off the grill

Maillard's reaction, hot off the grill

Last weekend I fired up the stove to perform one of my favourite chemical reactions – beef stir-fry. By applying heat to slices of raw meat, I turned a plate of inedible raw redness into delicious brown steak.
What we're missing

What we're missing

Where do you like to go to after-hours, St. Albert? There is lots of housing and commercial development moving into the city, but what about a new movie theatre, a museum or dare we say a dance club? To figure out what St.
Mayor accused of double-dipping expenses

Mayor accused of double-dipping expenses

Mayor Nolan Crouse is in hot water after a city councillor brought forward allegations accusing him of doubling up on expense claims.
Some city fees don't recover cost of service

Some city fees don't recover cost of service

St. Albert does not have a policy in place to ensure fees charged by the planning and development department recover the costs borne by the city.
New book celebrates Sturgeon's 75th

New book celebrates Sturgeon's 75th

Sturgeon School Division students have written a new book to celebrate their district's 75th anniversary. The students got their first look this week at the full-colour book they helped create to celebrate the milestone.
Crossing the continent

Crossing the continent

When the Carle family pulled into Jasper last week they were greeted by cold winds and a forecast for snow. So they packed up again and headed into British Columbia, a few days ahead of their schedule.
Teachers give new tests a passing grade

Teachers give new tests a passing grade

St. Albert students and teachers sat down this week to take part in a grand experiment in how the province tests for learning.
Off-leash access to outdoor rinks to be considered

Off-leash access to outdoor rinks to be considered

Off-leash dogs could be taking over outdoor ice rinks in the off-season.
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