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Hands-free devices just as distracting, says new U of A study

Hands-free devices just as distracting, says new U of A study

Talking using a hands-free device such as Bluetooth while driving may be legal, but it doesn't make it any less dangerous than talking on a cellphone, says new University of Alberta research.
Parkland County aims to sink CRB

Parkland County aims to sink CRB

A legal challenge launched last month by Parkland County could topple the Capital Region Board and paralyze the board's activities indefinitely.
Local company makes inventors' dreams come true

Local company makes inventors' dreams come true

In Grade 8, with their marks flying out the window and known as the class clowns, Lucien Dnestrianschii’s friend said he’d be a dentist one day. Dnestrianschii laughed and said in that case he’d become an engineer in America.
More than 1,000 gather to protest PDD cuts

More than 1,000 gather to protest PDD cuts

Residents of St. Albert might recognize Alyssa Garstad around town. She volunteers to wipe tables at the local bowling alley during the week. Alyssa has Down syndrome. She spends her days at a community day program at the Lo-Se-Ca Foundation.
A wilder West

A wilder West

If it's raining in St. Albert in May you know it is Rainmaker Rodeo weekend. Rain for the rodeo is a beloved local tradition, akin to sitting in traffic on St. Albert Trail. It's a tradition that dates back to 1965, the first year the St.
Canadian kids score failing grades on physical activity report card

Canadian kids score failing grades on physical activity report card

The results of a report recently released by Active Healthy Kids Canada beg a question parents dread, “Are we driving our kids to unhealthy habits?” The answer – as revealed through an assessment of 17 different indicators of physic
New St. Albert Business Centre celebrates grand opening

New St. Albert Business Centre celebrates grand opening

The new St. Albert Business Centre not only has the professional looks needed to attract business to St. Albert.
St. Albert service providers to rally at legislature

St. Albert service providers to rally at legislature

A St. Albert organization is spearheading a protest against the Redford government’s plans to change how programs for persons with developmental disabilities (PDD) are funded.
Crouse calls for stronger policy

Crouse calls for stronger policy

The mayor doesn’t believe St. Albert has a robust enough policy to prevent future contamination on lands it owns and wasn’t afraid to say so on Monday.
Water wagon idea needs votes to save lives

Water wagon idea needs votes to save lives

Andrea Sawchuk wants your vote. No, it’s not for the upcoming civic election but rather a proposed aid project that will only be successful through the power of the Internet and social media. “It’s based on social media.
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