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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.
Networking, provincial access highlights of conference for council

Networking, provincial access highlights of conference for council

The real value in the annual Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) conference for St. Albert city council lies in the networking. The city spent $6,321 on conference registration fees for councillors to attend the recent event.
Environment File

Environment File

A new road and parking lot now under construction in St. Albert will soon make it a lot easier to drive to Lois Hole Park. Construction of a new access road and parking lot started last week in Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park.
The charitable one

The charitable one

In his early 20s, Reid Johnson did not believe in paying it forward. It was a philosophy he and his father would argue about.
Fall Home Improvement

Fall Home Improvement

Check out all your options for your home improvement projects.
Back in the passenger seat

Back in the passenger seat

It was a rainy August afternoon when Irene Crowe's husband Larry went out to search for their lost dog. He took the car to drive around the neighbourhood. When he didn't return several hours later, Irene knew something was wrong.
Bus routes no easy task

Bus routes no easy task

St. Albert students who ride the bus will likely spend about a half hour each day sitting in the yellow vehicle that takes them to and from school.
Thumbs up to high tech neighbourhood

Thumbs up to high tech neighbourhood

The city's first high-tech neighbourhood is finally ready to go – at least on paper. After five long years and numerous discussions with city councillors, the area structure plan for Avenir was given a go-ahead at Monday night's city council meeting.
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