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Little recourse when high-risk offenders released

Little recourse when high-risk offenders released

When a high-risk offender is released back into the community, there is little recourse for the public, with community members left instead to keep a watchful eye and exercise common-sense safety practices.
Salt cleanup coming in 2014

Salt cleanup coming in 2014

The mayor wants to make sure St. Albert never again has to incur the expense of cleaning up an environmental problem on city-owned land.
TD economist promises moderate growth in Canadian economy

TD economist promises moderate growth in Canadian economy

Canada can expect moderate growth in 2013, a prominent economist told the local Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.
The wind called waxwing

The wind called waxwing

It was a sunny winter's day some years ago when a feathered whirlwind whipped through my yard. I was roused from my reading reverie by a rush of wings – as if a storm surge had dashed itself against the window.
City council designates industrial land

City council designates industrial land

The City of St. Albert now has 617 more acres of industrial land within its borders after council officially redistricted a parcel at the city’s western edge.
Going green the easy way

Going green the easy way

Energy efficiency should be a no brainer – if you can save money and help the planet without freezing, why wouldn’t you? So why do so few people do it? Edmontonian Anna Bubel thinks she has the answer, and she’s bringing it to St.
A dirty secret

A dirty secret

My dining table isn’t for dining at the moment. Right now, it’s a catch-all for leftover Christmas wrap, my kids’ school field trip forms, a few candles and a pair of forlorn mittens.
Youth just happy their safe place is open

Youth just happy their safe place is open

It’s 3:30 p.m.
Online voters give trial system thumbs up

Online voters give trial system thumbs up

Edmonton should bring in Internet voting for the coming fall election, says a new report, and St. Albert’s mayor says his city may follow suit.
Local goalie school hones physical, mental skills

Local goalie school hones physical, mental skills

In a sport where players constantly refine their technique, hockey goalies need to keep on top of the game. Traditional training still aids the cause, but goalie schools may add the extra edge. That’s what Matthew Murray hopes for.
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