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Campbell Park zoning hearing coming to council

Campbell Park zoning hearing coming to council

A land re-zoning that could be considered six years in the making will finally go to a public hearing on Monday night as a private developer looks to have a number of new permitted uses added to Campbell Business Park.
Race is on for Kowalski's seat

Race is on for Kowalski's seat

Days after Ken Kowalski announced his retirement, the first candidate wanting to replace outgoing Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA has come forward planning to seek the Progressive Conservative party's nomination.
City retires two more debts

City retires two more debts

The city will retire two debentures in 2011, plans to pay off two more loans in 2012 and one in 2013, leaving Servus Credit Union Place and Ray Gibbon Drive its only outstanding debts.
Strangers saving lives

Strangers saving lives

There’s a small sign on a wall inside the Catholic Social Services (CSS) La Salle house that reads: “A stranger saved my life.
Weird Science

Weird Science

A new study of rats suggests that they are hard-wired to help each other, even when there’s chocolate involved.
Human rights award nominee spreads tolerance message

Human rights award nominee spreads tolerance message

It's the kind of message that should only be told once before the lesson is learned. Unfortunately, Edmonton author Alison Neuman finds that she has to talk about basic human rights every day.
St. Albert's vacancy rate the lowest in Edmonton area

St. Albert's vacancy rate the lowest in Edmonton area

Renters searching for a new apartment in St. Albert could have a tough time this winter because the vacancy rate is hovering at less than one per cent. That means it’s harder to find an apartment to rent in St.
Hamper drive a success

Hamper drive a success

All of the packages have neatly been put together and lined up, ready up for their special deliveries. The 2011 edition of the St.
Senate report calls for reform of First Nations education

Senate report calls for reform of First Nations education

A national report released Monday says that First Nations education is in crisis and requires a complete overhaul but the school principal at the Alexander First Nation said his school, while faced with challenges, is better off than most aboriginal
Bong shop owner fighting appeal

Bong shop owner fighting appeal

The owner of a store that sells paraphernalia related to drug consumption appears to have had a change of heart on whether or not he wants to open his store.
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