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Progress made on train whistle cessation

Progress made on train whistle cessation

Shiny new crossing lights and automatic arms decorating the Meadowview train crossing bring St. Albert one step closer to a train whistle cessation bylaw. The move towards train whistle cessation has taken longer than expected, said St.
Camouflage crab

Camouflage crab

Spiders have a way of sneaking up on you.
Food label changes get thumbs up from locals

Food label changes get thumbs up from locals

Proposed changes to nutrition information on food labels are receiving positive reaction in St. Albert. The proposed changes to the labels that list the ingredients and nutrients found in prepackaged foods were announced in Edmonton last week.
New details about home invasion suspect released

New details about home invasion suspect released

RCMP have released new details about the suspect sought in a home invasion at a Lacombe Park home earlier this month.
School zones on vacation too

School zones on vacation too

Every summer, winter and statutory holiday we see them. There’s the person slowly driving through a school zone at their usual 30 kilometres an hour, while another keeps their speed at 50 km/h, or more.
Slow growth not a problem, mayor says

Slow growth not a problem, mayor says

A 2014 population census released on Monday leaves city representatives feeling positive, despite St. Albert trailing behind some other communities in the region when it comes to growth. Based on the recent census results, St.
Clowning taps the spirit

Clowning taps the spirit

Breathe in, breathe out. Relax. It would have felt like a moment of meditation if it wasn't for the noodle strainer on my head and the red nose tied to my face.
Environmental group raises stink about fecal problem

Environmental group raises stink about fecal problem

A local environmentalist is calling on the city this week to fix a growing threat to public health near the Sturgeon River: people defecating in the bushes.
Social worker helps patients get on track

Social worker helps patients get on track

Years after an undiagnosed injury, Barry Ray underwent surgery that involved placing rods and plates into his neck. It cut off feeling to his left arm and left leg. He is slowly losing function of his left hand.
The twisted lives of vines

The twisted lives of vines

It’s easy to get a little bored with the garden by mid-July. Yes, the petunias need watering – again! The tomatoes need staking.
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