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St. Albert sets recreation levy to zero

St. Albert sets recreation levy to zero

A flurry of appeals by developers to the subdivision and development appeal board (SDAB) led council Monday night to discontinue a controversial practice of charging for the development of neighbourhood recreational amenities.
County soil conditions near perfect for seeding

County soil conditions near perfect for seeding

County farmers are gearing up for near-perfect seeding conditions this week, but one local observer says many may be planting a risky amount of canola.
St. Albert to pursue annexation from Sturgeon County

St. Albert to pursue annexation from Sturgeon County

Five years after a lengthy and costly annexation that soured relations between St. Albert and Sturgeon County, city council voted Monday night to start proceedings on its third annexation from the county in 11 years.
Namao likely a no-go for medevac flights

Namao likely a no-go for medevac flights

The military has waved off the notion of using runways at the Edmonton Garrison for provincial medevac flights.
Stephen Khan: a roundabout politician

Stephen Khan: a roundabout politician

Courtesy of the 10,000 St. Albertans who marked his name, a big door opened for Steve Khan April 23, but for St. Albert's newly elected MLA it is not one he would have expected even a few years ago. A lifelong St.
Locals affected by Type 1 diabetes excited by campaign promise

Locals affected by Type 1 diabetes excited by campaign promise

Living with Type 1 diabetes puts added pressure on both the body and the wallet, something more than 138, 000 Albertans know firsthand.
Morinville fĂŞtes its volunteers

Morinville fĂŞtes its volunteers

The Community Cultural Centre in Morinville was the scene of a rare event on Friday night during the town’s 26th volunteer appreciation ceremony.
City designates industrial land at western edge

City designates industrial land at western edge

Monday's decision to designate 700 acres of land in the past west part of the city for future industrial uses might not be the most significant chapter in the city's pursuit of economic development, but it was a big first step.
Go wild for charity this weekend

Go wild for charity this weekend

The second annual RunWild Marathon is lacing up to hit the streets on Sunday morning. At the same time, one local hair salon will be giving many small heads of hair some wild style to match the marathon's energy.
Lord's Prayer to return to Sturgeon Heights

Lord's Prayer to return to Sturgeon Heights

The Lord's Prayer will once again be said at Sturgeon Heights School this fall and that has one local parent steamed.
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