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Jack Farrell

Jack Farrell

Jack Farrell joined the St. Albert Gazette in May, 2022. Jack mainly covers city hall, but also covers community events, business, provincial matters, and more.

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Council votes down $20.8M borrowing bylaw for Millennium Park

Council votes down $20.8M borrowing bylaw for Millennium Park

Killick, MacKay join opposition to increasingly controversial plan
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St. Albert nears final stages of land-use bylaw update

St. Albert nears final stages of land-use bylaw update

The Land Use Bylaw, which administration has been working to update since the fall of 2022, dictates how and what kind of development takes place throughout the city.
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Council approves new bylaw, fines for builders not complying with permitting process

Council approves new bylaw, fines for builders not complying with permitting process

The bylaw also prohibits the practice of vibratory sheet piling, which was an issue raised by multiple business owners earlier this year during a development appeal board hearing involving the company working on the former Blind Pig Pub construction site.
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BREAKING: Council votes down $20.8 million Millennium Park borrowing bylaw

BREAKING: Council votes down $20.8 million Millennium Park borrowing bylaw

Coun. Shelley Biermanski, Coun. Sheena Hughes, Coun. Mike Killick, and Coun. Ken MacKay were opposed
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Alberta government tables bill to create new police force

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, Mike Ellis, says the government has no immediate plans to replace the RCMP.
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Councillor looking to give Habitat for Humanity $100k for new houses in Midtown

Councillor looking to give Habitat for Humanity $100k for new houses in Midtown

“I think this is a good investment,” Coun. Mike Killick said.
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St. Albert's 2024 property tax increase may drop to 5.3 per cent

St. Albert's 2024 property tax increase may drop to 5.3 per cent

Strong transit ridership, Servus Place usage, and assessment growth is set to reduce this year's property tax increase in St. Albert to 5.3 per cent, rather than 5.5 per cent approved in December.
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Council to hold final debate on Millennium Park borrowing bylaw Tuesday

Council to hold final debate on Millennium Park borrowing bylaw Tuesday

St. Albert city council will be debating whether or not the city takes out $16.6 million in debt to fund the development of Millennium Park on Tuesday, a project that's grown increasingly controversial in recent months.
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Mayor surprised by opposition to Millennium Park plan

Mayor surprised by opposition to Millennium Park plan

Petition against borrowing bylaw garners over 4,500 signatures
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'Take it or leave it' facility could cost almost $1 million: report

'Take it or leave it' facility could cost almost $1 million: report

City council to debate next month whether such a facility will be included in a future Badger Lands public operations yard space
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