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Education Act gets thumbs up

Education Act gets thumbs up

St. Albert's school board trustees have given the new Education Act a tentative thumbs-up although they still aren't sure about its full effects. The province tabled its 186-page Education Act Tuesday in the Legislature.
City awarded for financial reporting

City awarded for financial reporting

St. Albert is tops in Canada for the 11th straight year when it comes to financial reporting. A city news release says the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has again recognized St.
St. Albert home raided in drug ring bust

St. Albert home raided in drug ring bust

Members of the province’s integrated gang enforcement team announced Friday they have shut down a drug trafficking ring operating in Westlock and St. Albert.
Change in philosophy could reduce residential tax burden

Change in philosophy could reduce residential tax burden

St. Albert could gradually reduce its reliance on residential property taxes by adopting a taxation philosophy that puts more emphasis on generating revenue from non-residential tax income.
Province expands coverage for diabetics

Province expands coverage for diabetics

The Alberta government will soon cover up to $600 in diabetic testing supplies for insulin-treated diabetics. Health Minister Fred Horne made the announcement on Thursday morning.
St. Albert to receive $11.6 million in MSI grants

St. Albert to receive $11.6 million in MSI grants

The debate over how the province funds municipalities moved to centre stage this week, as the province rolled out its plans for 2012, while suggestions of partisanship created political controversy.
Getting a jump on spring - seed a little greenery now

Getting a jump on spring - seed a little greenery now

If longer daylight hours and mild temperatures have you searching in the front garden for the first signs of tulips and daffodils, perhaps it's time to start planting a few seeds on the kitchen windowsill.
Alberta Liberals take up St. Albert woman's VLT fight

Alberta Liberals take up St. Albert woman's VLT fight

The Alberta Liberals are taking up the cause of a St. Albert woman who is asking the province to be more transparent about gambling revenue.
Costco planned for St. Albert

Costco planned for St. Albert

Costco Wholesale is coming to St. Albert if Landrex Developers and the city can work out their differences over servicing, Landrex's CEO confirmed Thursday.
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