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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.
City woman recognized for fight against ovarian cancer

City woman recognized for fight against ovarian cancer

A rare national honour was recently bestowed on St. Albert’s Liza Sunley, otherwise known as ‘the face of ovarian cancer in Edmonton.
Anti-cop Facebook threats bring nine-month sentence

Anti-cop Facebook threats bring nine-month sentence

A man who used Facebook to threaten to kill as many RCMP officers as he could and praised the man behind the Mayerthorpe massacre was sentenced Monday to nine months in jail.
Slow, steady growth for Sarasota

Slow, steady growth for Sarasota

Sarasota, a St. Albert home building and realty company, has been handing the keys to new-home buyers for the last 16 years.
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