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Allred concerned about impaired driving bill

Allred concerned about impaired driving bill

Alberta’s new impaired driving legislation was passed this week, but St. Albert MLA Ken Allred still has misgivings about the bill.
National franchise company born in St. Albert

National franchise company born in St. Albert

St. Albert is home to many franchise stores, ranging from fast food to retail to service companies. Did you know that St. Albert is also the head office to some national franchise operations? One such company started in St.
Painting helps many deal with grief

Painting helps many deal with grief

It's the season to be jolly, but for those who have experienced a loss in the family finding that joy again will probably be an arduous prospect. Everybody grieves in different ways and according to different schedules and comfort levels.
Student approached by stranger at local school

Student approached by stranger at local school

A student from Muriel Martin School had a strange encounter this week that is raising some concern.
Online Christmas tree permits catching on with Albertans

Online Christmas tree permits catching on with Albertans

Want to cut your own Christmas tree? The province made that easier this week when it started selling Christmas tree permits on its website, and they’re going fast.
PK students put hair and art together for charity

PK students put hair and art together for charity

The Cross Cancer Institute supplies wigs to many people who lose their hair each year because of chemotherapy treatments.
Former resident rises with the prize

Former resident rises with the prize

St. Albert's own Jacqueline O'Neill, who has spent the past five years working with women in war-torn nations, wants everyone she knows to acknowledge three remarkable women who were presented with the Nobel Peace Prize on Saturday.
Ornithologists getting lists ready

Ornithologists getting lists ready

Christmas count gears up Ornithologists are prepping their lists this week as they gear up for the annual Christmas bird count. City residents will beat the bounds in St. Albert later this month as part of the 21st annual St.
Christmas shopping second-hand

Christmas shopping second-hand

This is the season of gift wrap and tinsel, packages of all shapes and sizes sitting under a tree, with a plate of cookies and a glass of milk nearby. Christmas is almost upon us.
Totem's past remains a mystery

Totem's past remains a mystery

If a totem pole falls in a St. Albert park, does anyone hear it? “There hasn’t been much interest. No one seems to know that it’s not there anymore. There’s been no discussion about it,” said Roy Bedford.
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