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Growth stabilization reserve gets council go-ahead

Growth stabilization reserve gets council go-ahead

The city’s new policy on how new assessment growth revenues are handled in the budget came under fire at Monday’s city council meeting.
Champion Petfoods wins award for exports

Champion Petfoods wins award for exports

Morinville-based Champion Petfoods took home a 2014 Alberta Chambers of Commerce Business Award of Distinction last week. The award in the export category was presented to the company at the chambers’ awards gala on Friday night.
Pharmacy changes trickle down to technicians

Pharmacy changes trickle down to technicians

Things are changing in neighbourhood pharmacies and not only for the druggist. When the new compensation fee structure for pharmacy services comes into effect April 1, pharmacy technicians will be expected to take on new responsibilities.
Roundabouts considered for Fort Sask traffic woes

Roundabouts considered for Fort Sask traffic woes

County residents are criticizing what they say are the province's Band-Aid solutions for the daily traffic jams on Highway 37 leading to Fort Saskatchewan.
Heavy ropes provide tough workout

Heavy ropes provide tough workout

Gazette reporter Amy Crofts will try a different workout each month in an attempt to inspire people to start their fitness new year’s resolutions early, rather than just in January. If you have a workout idea, email: [email protected].
St. Albert and Sturgeon team up

St. Albert and Sturgeon team up

Mayors Nolan Crouse and Tom Flynn will share a stage later this year as they deliver the first state of the sub-region address in at least a decade. St.
The pigeon an urban success story

The pigeon an urban success story

I'm kind of ambivalent about pigeons. On the one hand, they're kind of funny. They've got tubby bodies and little heads. They'll waddle up to you for food, turn around in circles and applaud themselves with their wings when they take flight.
Grandin mall tenants get walking papers

Grandin mall tenants get walking papers

It's almost closing time at Grandin Park Plaza. Last week, Vancouver-based management company Amacon sent a letter to its tenants that businesses have to be out of the mall by April 30.
Mall tenants weigh their options

Mall tenants weigh their options

The longest-running tenant of Grandin Park Plaza is moving out. For years, John Volorney kept his business, Alberta Radio & TV, open despite many others closing around him. Now he's received a notice to move out within 60 days.
The Murphy mystery

The Murphy mystery

For those of you out there who have a dog, you know what walking outside in the winter can do to you. It is a battle on the extra cold days.
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