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Motorcycle fatality brings ticket for pickup driver

Motorcycle fatality brings ticket for pickup driver

The driver of a pickup truck involved in a collision that killed a St. Albert woman last summer was handed a fine in court Monday. Melvin Rodney Smith pleaded guilty to failing to proceed safely after stopping, a charge under the Traffic Safety Act.
Patriot Party gearing up for 2015

Patriot Party gearing up for 2015

A fringe federal political party is hoping voters check them out before heading to the polls in 2015. The Patriot Party of Canada will be gearing up next summer to field a substantial number of candidates in ridings across the country.
More hospice beds needed, says local group

More hospice beds needed, says local group

A local group of concerned citizens is hoping to make end of life care more accessible in St. Albert. The St.
Free2Walk returns to stop slavery

Free2Walk returns to stop slavery

Human trafficking is about to get schooled, all courtesy of two humanitarian high school students. Corissa Tymafichuk and Andrea Payne are lacing up to stamp out the problem.
Snapshots of change

Snapshots of change

Watching the old mall tumble outside their window prompted one company to decide that everyone should share in the coming change.
Electronic sign rules to be considered in future

Electronic sign rules to be considered in future

A land use bylaw amendment to permit the use of electronic video messaging signs on private property will come back to council for review in 2015.
Education Week arrives in St. Albert

Education Week arrives in St. Albert

This year’s theme for Education Week is “We Are Teachers,” drawing attention to the vital role teachers play in Alberta children’s futures.
Business incubator wins award

Business incubator wins award

Honouring its commitment to helping local entrepreneurs has won the Northern Alberta Business Incubator (NABI) an award from Startup Canada. The St.
Sturgeon closed to fishing

Sturgeon closed to fishing

Local anglers should keep their lines out of the Sturgeon River this week unless they want to risk steep fines for poaching, say city officials.
School Notes

School Notes

Lorne Akins students are getting a sweet surprise this week as they learn about the amount of sugar found in everyday foods.
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