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Garrison shows its Pride

Garrison shows its Pride

When John McDougall joined the Canadian military in 1989, he had a secret: he was gay. And he didn’t dare tell anyone.
Ground broken for Halle's Playground Wish

Ground broken for Halle's Playground Wish

‘Angels’ is how Deana Popowich describes the people that volunteer to install her daughter Halle’s playground piece.
Environment File

Environment File

Landfills are the top environmental issue in Alberta, says St. Albert’s latest provincial environment minister, and compost is the best way to shrink them.
Bad year for potholes

Bad year for potholes

While it might not be as bad as Edmonton, St. Albert’s pothole situation is definitely worse than in any recent year in memory, say city officials.
The secret to a long and happy marriage

The secret to a long and happy marriage

Earlier this week, my wife and I observed the 42nd anniversary of our marriage (I would have said “celebrated” our anniversary, but I’m not sure the occasion is a celebration for my better half.
Bucking the system

Bucking the system

During his closely watched press conference following his resignation from the Conservative caucus Thursday, someone asked Brent Rathgeber if, given his history in politics, this outcome was inevitable.
PDD protesters won't back down

PDD protesters won't back down

A sea of neon T-shirts filled the square outside the Alberta Legislature for the third time on Friday in protest of provincial funding cuts to programming for persons with developmental disabilities (PDD). The St.
From Melville to Melonville

From Melville to Melonville

“New York is big, but this is Biggar” boasts the town of Biggar, Saskatchewan. Further east, Melville brags that it is the smallest official city in Saskatchewan. They’re a quirky bunch, our neighbours the Saskatchewanians.
MP plays down possibility of byelection

MP plays down possibility of byelection

For the first time since 1957, St. Albert’s member of Parliament will not sit with a Conservative caucus. But beyond that, now-independent MP Brent Rathgeber says little will change for residents within the boundaries of the Edmonton-St.
The Humane Society – a primer

The Humane Society – a primer

The Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Rover the Dog and Blackie the Cat’s last hope.
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