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Health Monitor

Health Monitor

Maybe one day in the future, people will be able to forget the uncertainty of batteries for their pacemakers. Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a way to power cardiac pacemakers from heartbeat vibrations.
Police raid nets drugs, guns and cash

Police raid nets drugs, guns and cash

Officers from the St. Albert RCMP detachment’s crime reduction unit executed a search warrant last month uncovering marijuana, cash and guns. The warrant was executed Feb.
St. Albert car dealership trumps competition

St. Albert car dealership trumps competition

It's not just that the hammers, drills and other tools are almost put away as renovations to the Ron Hodgson dealership near completion that has put a little extra bounce into the steps of employees at the St.
Adopt A Pet

Adopt A Pet

My name is McTavish and I’m a three-year-old German shepherd cross looking for a new home. I am a well-mannered, calm dog — housetrained and happy just to be with my people. I will go in a crate if I have to but would rather not.
Cultural master plan passed

Cultural master plan passed

Members of the arts community encouraged St. Albert city council Monday night to give its approval to the city’s cultural master plan, which councillors did with a unanimous vote.
What is Our People?

What is Our People?

St. Albert and area is full of individuals with interesting lives and stories to tell, or who have become successful in their careers, often quietly, behind the scenes. Every second Wednesday we profile one of these people.
Local Bahá'ís celebrate five amazing women

Local Bahá'ís celebrate five amazing women

All too frequently, they get too little recognition or credit for their efforts despite doing so much for their community, businesses, culture and homes. More often than men, women are the homemakers and caregivers of society.
Farm Focus

Farm Focus

A county horse and rider received top honours this week for being the best saddle-seat team in Canada.
A perfect storm = one awesome teacher

A perfect storm = one awesome teacher

The detectives in Amy Bautista's classroom are more respectful and quiet than the ones you typically see on TV. That might be because their leader isn't your typical staff sergeant.
Special Olympics legacy launched

Special Olympics legacy launched

The City of St. Albert will ensure the legacy of the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games endures beyond last week’s sporting events and festivities.
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