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Drivers not slowing down their texting and cellphone activities

Drivers not slowing down their texting and cellphone activities

St. Albert RCMP have found 175 people who couldn’t hang up and focus on the road in front of them since distracted driving legislation came into force a year ago. The law hit the streets on Sept.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A man who spat at a local store security guard, threatened to hurt her and then damaged the back of a police car after his arrest was sentenced to another 94 days in jail.
Alberta reports new case of West Nile virus

Alberta reports new case of West Nile virus

Health officials confirmed Tuesday that a southern Alberta woman has West Nile virus, marking the first human case in the province in two years.
Fishing for science

Fishing for science

It’s a sunny Friday afternoon. Here by the railroad tracks near the Bilby Natural Area, among the trees, grass and fluttering butterflies, is a curious sight: three folks in safety vests with a giant net wading in a creek.
Boot camp a popular fitness kick-starter

Boot camp a popular fitness kick-starter

An early morning wake-up call followed by gruelling physical challenges isn’t for everyone, but for many area residents this is a recipe to slim down, tone up and increase self-confidence.
Charity concert, fashion show rocks Beer Hunter this weekend

Charity concert, fashion show rocks Beer Hunter this weekend

One of the city's most popular drinking establishments is putting the 'pub' into public service on Friday. The Beer Hunter Bar and Grill is hoping for a full house of 250 when it hosts a fundraising concert in support of Edmonton's WIN House.
Vader case delayed another month

Vader case delayed another month

Edson – Travis Edward Vader's case was delayed another month on Tuesday and will now return to court on Sept. 18. The Crown prosecutor requested extra time to provide disclosure information to the defence.
The story of the streets

The story of the streets

Delaney Place is a small cul-de-sac in Deer Ridge that looks just like many other streets in St. Albert. But unlike most streets, it's named after a living family in the city: The Delaneys. An active member of the St. Albert Road Runners and St.
Sex offender to be held until end of sentence

Sex offender to be held until end of sentence

A man who attacked and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old Sturgeon County girl in 2000, will be held in prison until the absolute end of his sentence, as the parole board concluded he is too much of a risk to be released any earlier.
Lot sizes targeted as draw for young families

Lot sizes targeted as draw for young families

St. Albert may need to shrink its lot sizes to attract younger families, suggests the city's mayor. City council voted unanimously to ask administration to come up with ways to encourage more development of small lots for single-family homes in St.
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