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New garbage and recycling fees stink

New garbage and recycling fees stink

Is it just me or does something stink about the new garbage recycling idea? I currently pay $36.60 every two months for weekly pickup of two bags of garbage plus my recycling. There was no option about paying for recycling; it was automatic.
Graffiti victims shouldn't be fined

Graffiti victims shouldn't be fined

I am writing about the approach the city is taking towards graffiti. If I understand it correctly, someone commits a crime but the victim is responsible for cleaning up the mess or they get fined for being a victim of crime.
Downtown plan requires plebiscite

Downtown plan requires plebiscite

The new DARP has been called visionary, but it is easy to have grandiose visions without regard for costs. What I would like to know is how much the plan will cost and what will be the taxpayers’ share of the cost burden.
Road repair more important than downtown

Road repair more important than downtown

I now know why it is called St. Albert Trail — because it’s like travelling on a wagon trail! We moved here eight years ago when the streets were paved and the boulevards mowed.
An election is definitely around the corner

An election is definitely around the corner

How do we know when there is an election in St Albert? First city council rushes like a steamroller to pass a plan — in this case DARP— without any realistic financial costing involved.
City's graffiti rules defy logic

City's graffiti rules defy logic

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Keep your pets buckled in

Keep your pets buckled in

Just wanted to pass along a story to remind people of the importance of making sure that our beloved pets are securely fastened when riding in a vehicle.
Time to ask candidates hard questions

Time to ask candidates hard questions

With the upcoming election in October, we’re beginning to hear some rather disturbing comments made by a few people running for city council. This would include incumbents and newcomers alike.
Good Samaritan went above and beyond

Good Samaritan went above and beyond

I would like to share the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. I was in line at Superstore with my two small children. It was insanely busy and my 11-month-old daughter was getting cranky.
Bilingualism should be an asset, not a requirement

Bilingualism should be an asset, not a requirement

Job requirements usually stipulate both basic and desirable qualifications. Applicants need not apply if they do not meet the basic requirements for a job.
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