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Few changes seen in third version of Education Act

Few changes seen in third version of Education Act

Catholic residents in Morinville will get to vote for trustees in the Sturgeon School Division if the province passes the new Education Act. Education Minister Jeff Johnson tabled Bill 3 in the Alberta legislature this week.
Local ridings bucked provincial trend

Local ridings bucked provincial trend

The Progressive Conservative government paid a hefty price for power in last spring’s provincial election, spending more than $4.6 million on its campaign. The party raked in just over $1.
City budget rolls out Monday

City budget rolls out Monday

This year’s budget negotiations will see a few changes in how council goes about its deliberations, and will be more publicly accessible than in years prior.
St. Albert High students face up to Halloween

St. Albert High students face up to Halloween

Turning Meagan Cameron into a corpse bride/avatar character was no easy task. It was an exercise that involved a lot of contortionism, a cellphone search on Google and more than a few giggles, but the St.
Gambling addict suing government, AGLC

Gambling addict suing government, AGLC

A St. Albert woman is suing the province for nearly $2 million, claiming it did not properly warn the public about the addictive nature of electronic gaming machines.
Future uncertain for St. Albert Rona

Future uncertain for St. Albert Rona

The future is uncertain for a familiar hardware outlet in St. Albert. Barry Campbell, owner and manager of the privately owned Rona location on Inglewood Drive, has been in talks to sell his operation to the Rona Corporation.
Bring out your vampires and werewolves

Bring out your vampires and werewolves

So long as there are myths and folklore, there will be legendary creatures to serve as integral characters of these stories.
Sweet test for Internet democracy

Sweet test for Internet democracy

City residents can get a taste of the future this week by taking part in an online vote to choose Edmonton’s best jellybean. The City of Edmonton, in partnership with the City of St.
Nail art products a growing craze

Nail art products a growing craze

Thousands of men and women visit nail salons each year to get manicures and pedicures. Billions of dollars are spent on having nails beautified, and many people look forward to the pampering they get at salons.
Canadian Tire to celebrate grand re-opening

Canadian Tire to celebrate grand re-opening

Canadian Tire has undergone a facelift and is looking to show off its smoother lines starting Thursday with a grand re-opening featuring four days of savings.
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