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Rinks open again

Rinks open again

St. Albert’s rinks were opened Wednesday, mere hours after the city announced they were closed due to unseasonably warm temperatures. With temperatures in the Capital region setting a January record for warmth at 7.
City will appeal bong shop bylaw ruling

City will appeal bong shop bylaw ruling

St. Albert will appeal a recent court decision striking down amendments to its business licence bylaw that make it more difficult for stores that sell drug paraphernalia to operate.
Christopher Rogers laid to rest

Christopher Rogers laid to rest

If the measure of any life is determined by how many people show up at the end, then Christopher Rogers was an exceptional man.
Want a happy new you?

Want a happy new you?

It’s 2013 and you’re kind of tired of your old self from 2012. If you’re looking for change and need a little help, a presentation this weekend might be just the inspiration you need.
Tame year for bird count

Tame year for bird count

A tiny bird that sounds like a sharpened saw made its triumphant return to St. Albert last month as part of the annual Christmas bird count. Some 161 residents patrolled St. Albert last Dec. 29 as part of the 22nd annual St.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A Grande Cache man was sentenced to 30 months behind bars after RCMP found cocaine and a loaded rifle as they searched his trailer last year. Darryl Robert Dowe, 29, was escorted into St.
Of life and death and in between

Of life and death and in between

When Arnie Dunsmore goes home, he leaves death at the door. And with five to six grieving families at work per week, that's probably best. Dunsmore is part caregiver, part event planner, sometimes a psychologist and sometimes a mediator.
Chamber of commerce stays put

Chamber of commerce stays put

The St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is staying put. The local business group has been reconsidering its housing options since last month, when the City of St.
Fund for growth projects an idea that's evolving

Fund for growth projects an idea that's evolving

Community groups are so excited about a potential new fund for capital projects that they could spend its possible $40 million balance in one year instead of the projected five, says city manager Patrick Draper.
New development raises neighbour concerns

New development raises neighbour concerns

Development of a new neighbourhood in Sturgeon County brought out concerns about everything from water shortages, architectural guidelines and traffic last week.
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