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Blind Pig location ripe for redevelopment, mayor says

Blind Pig location ripe for redevelopment, mayor says

The mayor wasn’t taking a shot at a local business when he declared during the question portion of his State of the City address “the Blind Pig Pub needs to go.
Accused killer sues RCMP and attorney general

Accused killer sues RCMP and attorney general

Travis Vader, the man accused of killing St. Albert residents Lyle and Marie McCann, is suing the RCMP for $150,000 over false charges.
What's on your bucket list?

What's on your bucket list?

Got a bucket list? Many do – adventures to try, exotic places to see – it’s an idea that strikes a chord with people all over the world, who want to “fit it all in” in the time they’ve got.
Making a game of it

Making a game of it

The puck drops. Dick Tansey wins the faceoff and skates down the ice. He's weaving, dodging and passing. He's past the blue line. He's in the slot! He shoots! Does he score!? He will if he rolls a four.
Mayor feeling positive for 2014

Mayor feeling positive for 2014

Mayor Nolan Crouse was busy predicting a positive year on several fronts during the annual State of the City address at the chamber of commerce luncheon Wednesday.
Municipalities collaborate on domestic violence prevention

Municipalities collaborate on domestic violence prevention

In an effort to tackle domestic violence, service providers across the region will be meeting this week to discuss their role in preventing abuse in their communities. On Feb.
Winter, we have to talk

Winter, we have to talk

Dear Winter, I wanted to inform you that you are on the threshold of losing one of your biggest advocates.
Edmonton appeals Sturgeon development plan

Edmonton appeals Sturgeon development plan

Edmonton has thrown a roadblock in the path of Sturgeon County's municipal development plan – one that, if not removed, could lead the city to veto the plan at the Capital Region Board.
One’s not the loneliest number

One’s not the loneliest number

In my university days, I backpacked across Europe, just as so many other students from countries around the world were doing.
Keeping winter skin summer fresh

Keeping winter skin summer fresh

Wintertime can be harsh, especially on our skin, and Sandra DiPietro, manager at True Balance says the most common winter skin concerns she hears from clients are dry skin and enhanced fine lines and wrinkles.
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