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PDD cuts off the table: Oberle

PDD cuts off the table: Oberle

After almost two months of public protest, the government of Alberta is now telling the public it has badly handled PDD funding. On Wednesday Associate Minister Frank Oberle stood in front of the people of St.
God willin’ and the creek don’t rise

God willin’ and the creek don’t rise

Watching the rain fall heavily outside the library recently I thought of Ray LaMontagne’s song, God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise. The song is a letter from a man to his wife.
Public board passes gender policy

Public board passes gender policy

St. Albert Public Schools trustees lived up to Lois Hole’s legacy this week, says a prominent human rights advocate, by banning discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Traffic issues at Boonstock; plan accordingly

Traffic issues at Boonstock; plan accordingly

If you’re heading out to Boonstock, Morinville RCMP are advising motorists to be patient. Very patient.
Heavy rains hit St. Albert but no flooding

Heavy rains hit St. Albert but no flooding

Tension was in the air, along with a lot of rain, Tuesday as St. Albert residents anxiously waited to see if floods would hit this city. Luckily, rains stopped in the late afternoon. According to Environment Canada the St.
Brain workout for athletes

Brain workout for athletes

The curtains are drawn and Sean Stevens steps in front of a large blackboard. A series of red lights flash sequentially around his head, creating a halo. The red orbs then snake and swerve, creating a target formation, flashing.
House-turned-motel must comply by Friday: city

House-turned-motel must comply by Friday: city

The unpleasant situation that’s brewed for weeks at Gould Place is coming to a head as the City of St. Albert says the house-turned-motel will be vacated by Friday, or the police are moving in.
Building a maize maze

Building a maize maze

Rob Stouffer doesn’t utter a series of incantations when he designs a corn maze, but the GPS technology he uses seems equally mystifying, especially when he’s standing in the middle of a muddy field in Sturgeon County.
Chilton pitches merits of austerity

Chilton pitches merits of austerity

Cheer up and live within your means. That was the message David Chilton conveyed to his audience at last week’s third annual Regional Business Symposium in Morinville.
New committees scrapped

New committees scrapped

City council put a stop to its plans Monday night to move to a new committee structure after the city manager told them he doesn’t have enough staff.
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