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Adopt a Pet

Adopt a Pet

Bentley is a six-month-old male pup who is vaccinated, will soon be microchipped and has been neutered. He was adopted by a family as a young pup but was returned due to a change in family circumstances.
Local artist prepares to perform at London Olympics

Local artist prepares to perform at London Olympics

To Lewis Lavoie, finishing a painting in front of a crowd of people is like a sport.
New grant to improve seniors' connections

New grant to improve seniors' connections

Money may not be able to buy happiness but new federal funding is at least putting some smiles on the faces of the folks at the St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Club.
Crown prosecutors curtailed on plea deals

Crown prosecutors curtailed on plea deals

Provincial crown prosecutors will no longer be able to plead impaired drivers down to a lesser charge under new rules from Alberta Justice.
County residents ponder growth in the Sturgeon Valley

County residents ponder growth in the Sturgeon Valley

County residents got to see three visions of the future for the Sturgeon river valley last week — small, medium and extra-large. About 80 people came to the Hunters Green Golf Club for an open house on the Sturgeon Valley area structure plan.
City beats trash goal

City beats trash goal

St. Albert is looking to tweak its trash and recycling programs this year now that it's blown past its 2020 goals for waste reduction. City waste programs co-ordinator Christian Benson briefed council this week on St.
Our People - Grandkids call Thomas to TO

Our People - Grandkids call Thomas to TO

When Jill Thomas moved to St. Albert from South Africa 30 years ago, she didn't know how much she would come to love her new country and her new community. Which is why, despite her reasons, she is finding it difficult to leave.
Sturgeon County residents seek more emergency care

Sturgeon County residents seek more emergency care

Sturgeon County residents are more likely to end up hospitalized or in emergency departments compared to their more-urban counterparts. According to data collected by the St.
Summer heat brings medical concerns

Summer heat brings medical concerns

Summer is in full swing, which means individuals must take precautions to avoid common complications related to heat and air quality. One of the most common problems relates to extreme heat, which can cause heat stroke and heat exhaustion, said Dr.
Feds cut health coverage for refugees

Feds cut health coverage for refugees

Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) are set to take effect at the end of the month and will reduce health-care coverage for refugees relocating to Canada. Brian Jackson, executive director of the St.
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