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A new freestanding branch library would be the most cost-effective way of addressing St. Albert Public Library’s space needs, according to a report presented to council.

Erika Sabourin knows firsthand what it means to be bullied. The Grade 11 student at Sturgeon Composite said she’s had to change schools because of it, and came close to taking her own life.

Noel West is a mild-mannered, small town newspaper photographer but once a year he puts on the hat of a big city, high falootin’ red carpet paparazzo. West is a staff photographer for Olds, Alta.

Will Morinville vote to ban photo radar next month? Well, it depends on what you mean by "photo radar," says the town's manager of corporate operations.

Premier Alison Redford isn’t going anywhere and is committed to changing her leadership style for the better, says St. Albert MLA Stephen Khan.

Morinville residents will get a tax break in the mail this year now that town council has signed off on its 2014 budget. Council voted unanimously in favour of third reading of its 2014 budget March 11.

Property taxes will be a little lower this year thanks to an injection of $300,000 in surplus money from 2013 towards 2014 tax relief. City council made the decision Monday night.

I'm getting the itch. If you're a gearhead, you know the feeling. The month of March comes around, snow begins melting, the temperature rises and you feel the urge to get the collector vehicle or the motorcycle on the road. Yeah, we're getting close.

Bullies better get ready to go back to school. There’s a local Grade 5 teacher who has written the book on how to deal with not just the instigators but the problem itself.

Spratt is a young, very smart Jack Russell terrier but he appears to be in poor condition, and has a particularly dull and flaky haircoat. Spratt is fed dry kibble from a bag. Here’s the problem.