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"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.
Housing society gets line of credit

Housing society gets line of credit

City council’s decision Monday to guarantee a line of credit for the St. Albert Housing Society is a boost to its efforts to increase the stock of affordable housing in the city, its leaders said.
Man killed at Villeneuve intersection

Man killed at Villeneuve intersection

A T-bone collision between an SUV and pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 44 and Highway 633 near Villenueve claimed the life of a man in his late 50s, on Monday. Morinville RCMP were called to the scene of the collision at 5:19 p.m.
Gazette writer named Journalist of the Year

Gazette writer named Journalist of the Year

Fresh off its win for best newspaper in its circulation class, the St. Albert Gazette has brought home a raft of awards, including a singular honour for one of its writers. Kevin Ma was named Journalist of the Year by the Local Media Association.
Adopt a pet

Adopt a pet

Lucy is super sweet but a bit of a bossy boots who rules the roost. Lucy is the instigator in the pack of pups and likes to get her brothers all wound up. She is a bit of a tomboy and holds her own with her rough and tumble brothers quite well.
Garage sale to boost MS bike tour group

Garage sale to boost MS bike tour group

It’s garage sale season again and a group of Morinville teachers is hoping to capitalize on the thrifty treasure hunting in support of a charity bike ride.
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