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Cpl. Jason O'Dell roars a challenge as he charges forth on his great chestnut charger. His red coat leaping out against the green grass, he gallops across the soccer field, stabs with his lance and vanquishes yet another threat to Canada.

Most people wouldn't willingly charge headlong into enemy fire on a horse. But most people aren't Strathconas. St. Albert honours members of the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) regiment this week by giving them freedom of the city.

Alberta farmers will get to sell their grain on the open market next year, say the Conservatives.

One step at a time. That’s Vic Mitchell’s mantra for living and for participating in a 12-hour walk-a-thon. It’s gotten him this far. “Three years clear,” he remarked.

The City of St.

Sturgeon County Mayor Don Rigney will not represent the Wildrose Alliance in the next election, after falling short in his bid to win the party’s nomination.

It wasn't quite the ending that he wanted. Cpl. Joshua Martin intended to spend the last few days running more than 200 kilometres for charity. Everything started off well but he wasn't able to make it to the end at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.

Despite a late spring and flooded farmers’ fields, the St. Albert Farmers’ Market will open Saturday, June 18. The St. Albert Farmers’ Market will be 29 years old this year and now boasts more than 250 vendors. The St.

Raymonde Riopel is a woman who practically defines Morinville’s history.

The city needs nearly 362 hectares (900 acres) of industrial land to meet its economic development needs over the next 25 years, according to a new study released by the city.