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City hoping for good road construction weather

City hoping for good road construction weather

Residents can be forgiven for experiencing a sense of déjĂ vu this summer when the city starts work on some of its larger capital projects, specifically when it comes to roads.
Amalgamation worth looking at – Plain

Amalgamation worth looking at – Plain

A former mayor says amalgamating the Capital region’s 24 municipalities into as few as five could solve a lot of the problems they face individually. Richard Plain, twice St.
Province cuts $42 million in progamming for persons with disabilites

Province cuts $42 million in progamming for persons with disabilites

Provincial funding cuts for programs available to Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) will leave vulnerable Albertans without access to community supports.
Business Beat

Business Beat

A hands-on approach and close communication with clients makes Sarasota Homes an award-winning builder, said realtor Michelle Fogolin. The local builder recently received the 2012-2013 New-Home Buyers’ Choice Builder of Excellence Award.
St. Albert students safe during Boston lockdown

St. Albert students safe during Boston lockdown

The Boston Marathon bombing rocked a St. Albert student tour group Friday as they got caught up in a massive manhunt for one of the suspects.
"It was a day like no other."

"It was a day like no other."

April 15 was a perfect day for a marathon in Boston, say local runners: clear skies, a cool breeze and hundreds of thousands of cheering fans. It was also a day when two bombs detonated at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring about 170. Four St. Albert athletes were in the marathon at the time, reports the marathon's website.
Stopping time

Stopping time

Those yellowed, wrinkled love letters that Grandpa sent to Grandma have sentimental value for you but it's possible that they also have historical, archival value. In either case, they should be preserved.
Dealing with dog distractions

Dealing with dog distractions

In a wild (natural) environment, canines live in packs. The pack has a much better chance of survival than a lone individual.
St. Albert business creates corporate challenge for Halle Popowich playground

St. Albert business creates corporate challenge for Halle Popowich playground

A St. Albert company is challenging other businesses to meet or beat their donation to Halle Popowich. KDM Management, located in St.
Minister backs off deadline for regional co-operation

Minister backs off deadline for regional co-operation

There is no September deadline for members of the Capital Region Board to start getting along, but local mayors still say something needs to be fixed.
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