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The local real estate market has flatlined since the beginning of the year, but it’s not dead, and in fact economic forecasters see reason for increased activity in 2012.

Myles MacDonald readily admits that he’s got a passion for things on four wheels. “I am a car buff. I have a ’48 Chev pickup – fully restored, it’s in mint condition – I’ve got a Humvee,” he said.

Local businessman Steve Khan has become the second person to announce plans to run for the St. Albert Progressive Conservative nomination. Khan, a lifelong Albertan and nearly lifelong resident of St.

The biggest project in St. Albert’s capital budget comes with a lot of strings attached. The capital budget unveiled this week includes $34.

The fatality inquiry looking into the death of a 13-year-old St. Albert girl ended Friday and will now await a judge report to prevent future deaths.

St. Albert needs to get out and grab the businesses it wants if it wants to put some substance behind its image as the botanic arts city, says a marketing expert.

Alberta will have to wait until next spring for a new education act as the new minister has moved to pull the bill from fall consideration.

Momentum for The Tomorrow Project has been building in recent months and will likely increase following Tuesday’s announcement that cancer is now the leading cause of death in every Canadian province.

Fixed election dates appear headed to Alberta and legislation implementing them is expected this fall. Premier Alison Redford, told a Calgary television station she expects a bill paving the way for fixed dates will be introduced this fall.

It's too soon to tell what the environmental impact of the Anthony Henday will be, say observers, but it has already had some noticeable negative effects. The northwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive opened this week.