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Khadr case a national disgrace

Khadr case a national disgrace

It’s difficult to agree with the government’s treatment of Omar Khadr given that, despite what he is accused of doing and the reputed connections of his deceased father and family, the 23-year-old is first and foremost a Canadian citizen
Downtown fixes will not come easily

Downtown fixes will not come easily

Some 18 months after Mayor Nolan Crouse initiated a task force to transform St. Albert’s sleepy downtown into a vibrant shopping and cultural hub, a clear picture of the future is starting to emerge.
Governments excel at spending

Governments excel at spending

It hasn't been a very good week for St. Albert taxpayers. Fresh off a 'no frills, no-fat' budget, council learned Monday the city will net a $1.3-million surplus for the previous year.
Opponents muddying Arlington waters

Opponents muddying Arlington waters

City council faces the unenviable task of choosing between the right and easy when it takes up the case of the proposed Habitat for Humanity/Apollo townhome development on Arlington Drive next month.
Decision long overdue

Decision long overdue

Given the fact his replacement is a former Conservative organizer with no criminal law or police experience, it is refreshing to see Paul Kennedy, former chair of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP, can claim success after his oust
City plants seeds with new brand

City plants seeds with new brand

Welcome to St. Albert, Alberta’s botanic arts capital. It might be a few years before St.
IDP changes a potential olive branch

IDP changes a potential olive branch

It might be too early to say the City of St.
Leadership needed to drive growth

Leadership needed to drive growth

New residents of St. Albert move here knowing the cost of housing and property taxes are higher than other communities in the Capital region.
Proposed ban long overdue

Proposed ban long overdue

Given Alberta’s reluctance to follow in the footsteps of other provinces, it comes as a surprise Ed Stelmach’s government is finally ready to ban the use of cellphones while driving.
Tobacco laws need more work

Tobacco laws need more work

It’s time to launch an all-out assault on tobacco products in both Alberta and Canada, especially given it’s National Non-Smoking Week.
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