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Fences sprout around Lacombe Lake Park

Fences sprout around Lacombe Lake Park

Most of the pond at Lacombe Lake Park has been fenced off as the city tries to figure out how to repair its banks after stability issues were noted during a recent repair.
Council gets first look at Servus expansion

Council gets first look at Servus expansion

Growth over the last three years in use of different parts of Servus Credit Union Place has reached a plateau and the facility needs to consider expansion in order to make room for current and future members, its manager says.
New district approved for downtown

New district approved for downtown

New buildings in St. Albert’s downtown will now be subject to minimum height restrictions and a range of permitted and discretionary uses on the ground floor, much to the displeasure of the St. Albert Taxpayers Association.
Crouse floats Servus plebiscite

Crouse floats Servus plebiscite

Mayor Nolan Crouse raised a few eyebrows at council Monday when he suggested voters should weigh in directly on the future of Servus Credit Union Place in five years time.
Going back to the land

Going back to the land

The grain in John Schneider’s hands seemed to glow with the warmth of the late fall sun last week. It had a fresh smell and the wheat berries were chewy with a comforting, almost nutty flavour and texture.
Sturgeon County proposes 3.65 per cent tax increase

Sturgeon County proposes 3.65 per cent tax increase

Maintaining current service levels will cost Sturgeon County taxpayers an additional 3.65 per cent in property taxes, members of council heard Monday during a budget briefing.
There's more to slow cooking than stew

There's more to slow cooking than stew

The Best of Bridge Slow Cooker Cookbook should come with a warning: don't read this when hungry or you may find yourself in the kitchen making the most comforting food imaginable.
New infusion of cash for youth crime program

New infusion of cash for youth crime program

Local youth justice committees got a boost to their budgets last week thanks to provincial funding. The Alberta government handed out $350,000 to committees throughout the province, including $13,000 to the St. Albert region. The St.
Make optimum use of the sit command

Make optimum use of the sit command

The ability to place the dog into a sit position is a most valuable asset to any training program. Placing the dog in a sit prior to feeding him teaches him restraint, respect for you (as the food provider), and allows the dog to be in a calm state.
Vader proceedings adjourned three weeks

Vader proceedings adjourned three weeks

EDSON – Accused killer Travis Edward Vader’s case was adjourned for three weeks so counsel can complete a pre-trial conference. Vader, 40, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of St.
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