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Rathgeber argues for tighter federal budget

Rathgeber argues for tighter federal budget

Local MP Brent Rathgeber is calling for a much more disciplined approach to spending than he expects his own government will be offering to Canadians in the spring budget.
Local MP applauds premier's approach

Local MP applauds premier's approach

Federal-provincial relations are moving in the right direction according to local MP Brent Rathgeber and he credits Alberta Premier Alison Redford for the change of tone.
Clean the clutter and sell, sell sell

Clean the clutter and sell, sell sell

St. Albert realtor Sheryol Shera estimates that potential buyers make the decision to purchase within eight to 10 seconds of entering a house. "That's what the research says," the Royal LePage realtor said, adding, "I know that to be true.
Environment File

Environment File

A record crowd spotted an all-new species last month during St. Albert’s annual Christmas Bird Count: the Eurasian collared-dove. Bird count co-ordinator Alan Hingston released the results of the 21st annual St.
City pursues new funding approach for non-profits

City pursues new funding approach for non-profits

Outside agencies seeking funding from St. Albert city council during budget deliberations might have to make their cases to the community services advisory board (CSAB) in the future.
City looking for new CFO

City looking for new CFO

The city is looking to hire a new chief financial officer and manager of financial services with two more of its staff heading to work for the City of Edmonton.
Webstreaming creates challenge at city hall

Webstreaming creates challenge at city hall

Webstreaming standing committee on finance (SCOF) meetings from the east boardroom in St. Albert Place won’t be as easy as webstreaming regular council meetings, but it can be done, councillors heard Monday night.
Economic outlook a roll of the dice - speaker

Economic outlook a roll of the dice - speaker

A senior ATB economist broke out the contents of his parents’ board game shelf to illustrate what 2012 will bring in the global, federal and provincial economies.
Salvation Army comes close to meeting goal

Salvation Army comes close to meeting goal

The organizers behind the annual 12-hour Relay for Life cancer charity fundraiser are acting like they need to do more to bring the message to the people. Now, they're getting ready to do just that in a dinner theatre setting.
School board celebrates Paul Kane's history

School board celebrates Paul Kane's history

Teachers and board members from School District 6 gathered Thursday to celebrate the history of Paul Kane, St. Albert’s first Protestant high school.
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