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Candidates' Corner: co-operation

Candidates' Corner: co-operation

Canada is now headed into its fourth federal election in the last 10 years after a particularly raucous session. Accusations flew, Parliament was prorogued, and many, many bills were left unfinished.
National vote could lead to another strike

National vote could lead to another strike

Last week’s wildcat strike by St. Albert postal workers might have been a preview of things to come. A whopping 94.
Pundits' Platform: fixing Parliament

Pundits' Platform: fixing Parliament

If Parliament is broken, say experts, then we need better voters and representatives to rebuild it. Canada's 40th Parliament dissolved last March after two prorogations, dozens of unfinished bills and hundreds of hours of acrimonious debate.
Gas leak on Ray Gibbon Drive plugged

Gas leak on Ray Gibbon Drive plugged

A gas leak in northwest St. Albert that shut down Ray Gibbon Drive north of McKenney Avenue and south of Giroux Road was plugged Thursday afternoon, allowing roads to re-open after being closed for almost 24 hours.
LIVE BLOG: All-candidates' forum Thursday at 7 p.m.

LIVE BLOG: All-candidates' forum Thursday at 7 p.m.

Edmonton-St. Albert candidates running in the federal election will debate the issues during an all-candidates' forum Thursday evening. The forum, hosted by the St.
Crysis cries havoc

Crysis cries havoc

The marketing team behind Crysis 2 was clever in its timing, waiting long enough after the release of Call Of Duty: Black Ops for fans to start getting itchy fingers and perfectly matching the release to appease gamers in the pre-Gears of War 3 lull.
Yukking it up with yoga

Yukking it up with yoga

It’s a pretty strange sight to see and a hilarious sound to hear: a roomful of seniors at River Ridge Seniors’ Community laughing at absolutely nothing.
Co-workers a heroic team

Co-workers a heroic team

A handful of workers from a St. Albert finance company got put into the fire rescue business on their way home from a recent work-related trip.
St. Albert ready to help in Vietnam

St. Albert ready to help in Vietnam

Marina Hutton has pretty good luck when it comes to seeking out and making arrangements for educational adventures around the world. Last year, she decided that she wanted to look into a student exchange program to spend three months in Spain.
Waste rates to reward trash reduction

Waste rates to reward trash reduction

St. Albert residents who are already dedicated recyclers and composters could save $1.10 a month under a new waste fee scheme that council endorsed this week.
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