St. Albert news

• ‘We were blindsided’: Rappel firefighters criticizes UCP for axing program

  07-11-2019 23:12
  
  Members of Alberta’s Wildland Firefighter Rappel Program (RAP) say they were "blindsided" by the news the UCP government would be ending the multi-decade long service. Read More
  
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• Social Seen: VOGUE Fall Charity Fashion Show

  07-11-2019 23:00
  
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• Growing Things: Knowing when to prune helps maximize spring bloom

  07-11-2019 22:40
  
  Q: I read your articles in the Edmonton Journal and thought I could ask you for some advice. I have a perennial in my yard called May Night Meadow Sage. Is it okay to prune/deadhead the flower spikes at this time of year? Read More
  
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• New data shows dip in housing supply, but demand still slow

  07-11-2019 21:59
  
  A drop in supply is pushing Edmonton's housing market towards more balanced conditions, according to new numbers from the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA). Read More
  
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• New signalling system to be installed on Metro Line LRT, seven months after terminating Thales contract

  07-11-2019 20:29
  The city is starting from scratch on a new signalling system for the Metro Line LRT, almost seven months since ending the troublesome quest for a communications-based system to increase train frequency. Read More
  
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• Young cowfolk take on rumbling sheep at Farmfair's mutton busting

  07-11-2019 20:16
  The rodeo at Farmfair Thursday morning took a downsized approach to the agricultural show's usual cowboy-and-bull spectacle. Read More
  
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• 'Tone-deaf, entitled': Alberta taxpayers footed $16,764 bill for charter flight

  07-11-2019 20:07
  Albertans paid for four premiers and two of their wives to take a July charter flight from Calgary to Saskatoon, documents revealed by the opposition NDP show. Read More
  
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• Wounded Warriors Rucksack March supports soldiers, first responders

  07-11-2019 19:51
  Organizers of a charitable 22-kilometre march are asking Edmontonians to do more this Remembrance Day by helping to shoulder some of the burdens soldiers and first responders face. Read More
  
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• Gravida and Parity: Beer-league parenting and learning to share the field

  07-11-2019 19:42
  When my oldest was a toddler, in those formative early years when her dad and I had not yet figured out exactly who we were as parents or quite what our parenting styles would be, her dad discovered a book called The Idle Parent: Why Laid-Back Parents Raise Happier and Healthier Kids. Read More
  
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• With reinforcements ready to roll, Edmonton Oilers waive Tomas Jurco, reassign Colby Cave

  07-11-2019 19:21
  This season was always destined to be a game of musical chairs at the forward position, though an ongoing run of injuries to depth players has provided a stay of execution an extended opportunity for certain healthy role players to make their case. But yesterday it became apparent that several nicked-up Oilers are close to returning, and last night in Edmonton's 5-2 loss to St. Louis Blues we saw additional evidence of some of those currently in the line-up not bringing enough game to help the c
  
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• 'Art has saved my life many times': Three Ladies presents personal tale of emotional healing

  07-11-2019 19:19
  The narrator, the clown and the shadow: these are the three aspects of Lady Vanessa Cardona she uses to tell the story of her life, the story of her trauma and the story of her healing in Three Ladies. Read More
  
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• More than a Rumour: Fleetwood Mac set to return to Rogers Place

  07-11-2019 18:53
  As long as there's a Fleetwood behind the drum kit and a McVie at the bass position, there will always be a Fleetwood Mac. Read More
  
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• With reinforcements ready to roll, Edmonton Oilers waive Tomas Jurco

  07-11-2019 18:33
  This season was always destined to be a game of musical chairs at the forward position, though an ongoing run of injuries to depth players has provided a stay of execution an extended opportunity for certain healthy role players to make their case. But yesterday it became apparent that several nicked-up Oilers were close to returning, and last night in Edmonton's 5-2 loss to St. Louis Blues we saw additional evidence of some of those currently in the line-up not bringing enough game to help the
  
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• Oilers In 60: Oilers still searching for some secondary scoring

  07-11-2019 16:57
  We're 17 games into the season, and the Edmonton Oilers are still searching, seeking, sniffing, scratching for some secondary scoring. Read More
  
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• U of A raises Poppy Flag in recognition of Royal Canadian Legion

  07-11-2019 16:30
  For the first time in its 70-year partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion, the University of Alberta will raise the Poppy Flag in recognition of the Legion's members on Thursday. Read More
  
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• Second World War veteran to drop puck at Oilers Remembrance Day ceremony

  07-11-2019 16:19
  A 95-year-old veteran of the Second World War is getting the chance to drop the puck at Friday’s Oilers game in honour of Remembrance Day. Read More
  
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• Edmonton weather: Freezing rain looms as things start to warm up

  07-11-2019 15:13
  A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Read More
  
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• Thursday's letters: Honoured to remember our veterans

  07-11-2019 14:00
  Our class had the honour of being invited to participate in the No Stone Left Alone ceremony at Beechmount Cemetery on Monday morning. The students stood silently amongst the gravestones and said a heartfelt prayer for each veteran as they carefully placed a poppy on the stone. Read More
  
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• Keith Gerein: The UCP budget is leaving Albertans dizzy, and that's deliberate

  07-11-2019 11:30
  As expected, the arrival of snow, ice and cold this week led to some chaos on city streets as Edmonton commuters struggled to re-adjust to the demands of winter driving. Read More
  
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• Oil Spills podcast: What to make of the Edmonton Oilers' blip

  07-11-2019 11:00
  Win some, lose some. Recent games are suggesting the Connor McDavid- and Leon Draisaitl-led Edmonton Oilers are human after all. Read More
  
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• Oil Spills: Oilers stars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl truly a dynamic duo

  07-11-2019 11:00
  The Edmonton Oilers have two bonafide NHL superstars: Leon Draisaitl continues to play at the very highest NHL level alongside Connor McDavid. Read More
  
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• Player grades: Ghosts from the past haunt Edmonton Oilers in 5-2 loss to St. Louis

  07-11-2019 06:02
  Ghosts from the past -- weak work on the penalty kill, poor puck-moving from the defence, numerous face off losses, crappy officiating and mediocre goaltending -- came back to haunt the Edmonton Oilers in their 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Read More
  
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• Screen Media Fund launches with $4 million to support Edmonton-area projects

  07-11-2019 04:03
  Projects in film, television and digital media production in Edmonton will now be eligible to apply for funding through the new Edmonton Screen Media Fund. Read More
  
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• Rain, shine or cold: outdoor school a hit in St. Albert - CityNews Edmonton

  07-11-2019 03:25 via edmonton.citynews.ca
  
  Rain, shine or cold: outdoor school a hit in St. Albert  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Amped up fines, peace officer training to help combat rural crime 'crisis'

  07-11-2019 02:52
  The Alberta government will provide extra training to 400 peace officers who work in fish and wildlife, commercial vehicle enforcement and as traffic sheriffs to help combat what they say is an epidemic of rural crime. Read More
  
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• Changes to Alberta AISH program continue to draw fire

  07-11-2019 02:45
  The provincial minister in charge of the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program defended controversial changes to the program Wednesday, as AISH recipients spoke out about how much those changes would hurt them. Read More
  
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• Indigenous Relations charts new course with funding changes and staff reduction

  07-11-2019 02:39
  The province's Indigenous Relations ministry is appointing board members to steer the new business loan corporation it is betting will develop new, private sources of income for Indigenous communities. Read More
  
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• Watch: Alberta government takes action against rural crime

  07-11-2019 01:55
  Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announced the government’s initial plan to combat rural crime in Alberta at a private ranch in Wetaskiwin County on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Three to See Thursday: Arthurson launch, Rainbow Visions opens and Hideout dance party

  07-11-2019 01:20
  The Red Chesterfield book launch: Prolific Edmonton author Wayne Arthurson launches his latest, a crime novel, family drama and fable all at once. The elevator pitch goes: “M is a bylaw officer who lives with two brothers in their parents’ old house. Their family life is complicated. Their work life is hectic. And a suspicious yard sale is about to send M into a world of Russian gangsters, neglected wives, suspicious coincidences … and severed feet.” Actor Trevor Dupless
  
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