Alberta's Smith says province will do away with twice-a-year time change EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes. Smith told Postmedia that the province plans to stick with daylight time year-round.

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Breast cancer survivors find strength through dragon boating On the North Saskatchewan River, a line of paddlers in pink moves in rhythm, cutting through the current together as members of the Breast Friends Edmonton dragon boat team.

NEWS: Breast cancer survivors find strength through dragon boating

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Chomper Great West Media, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.

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Why smarter benefits design is becoming a competitive advantage for employers As turnover costs rise and employee expectations shift, organizations are rethinking benefits programs to support well-being, retention and long-term business resilience.

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Council unanimously approves overhaul of sidewalk snow removal bylaws to boost winter accessibility Effective this coming fall, councillor says proposed changes about making sidewalks accessible.

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Alberta officials monitoring federal plans for social media ban Alberta schools and government officials are keeping a close eye on a potential social media ban for kids under 16 from Ottawa.

NEWS: Alberta officials monitoring federal plans for social media ban

St. Albert launches wildlife tracker app Residents can log sightings of 19 categories of animals including moose, beavers, muskrats, flying squirrels, and wolverines

NEWS: St. Albert launches wildlife tracker app

MLA Renaud calls UCP plan to redraw electoral boundaries "bold faced cheating" Alberta government to appoint a committee led by MLAs to redraw electoral maps.

NEWS: MLA Renaud calls UCP plan to redraw electoral boundaries "bold faced cheating"

Alberta government meeting with grocers to address food affordability: minister EDMONTON — Alberta's government says it's meeting with some of Canada's largest grocers to address food affordability in the province.

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Council approves development of $750K park in Chérot Park will be adjacent to K-9 school site, approved by the province last year.

NEWS: Council approves development of $750K park in Chérot

St. Albert businesses feel pinch at Expo Tight times post challenges for companies

NEWS: St. Albert businesses feel pinch at Expo

St. Albert cadets turn tech trash into training cash Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 3069 places a collection sea-can at St. Albert Legion until April 27

NEWS: St. Albert cadets turn tech trash into training cash

Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed EDMONTON — Sexual assault charges against a self-styled spiritual leader and his wife have been stayed after the Alberta prosecution service said it conducted a thorough review of the file and determined it was unable to proceed with the charges.

NEWS: Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed

E-ville roller derby celebrates 'unholy love child of speedskating and rugby' At the Spring Slam! tournament in St. Albert, the competitive edge of full-contact skating met a deeply rooted culture of respect and inclusivity.

NEWS: E-ville roller derby celebrates 'unholy love child of speedskating and rugby'

Housing study reveals critical “mismatch” as small households and renters outpace supply St. Albert's rental market not meeting the demand, consultant's study found.

NEWS: Housing study reveals critical “mismatch” as small households and renters outpace supply

Conservative motion to increase access to addictions treatment goes to committee A unanimous vote in the House of Commons on April 15 progressed Bill C-231 to the committee stage for further study and possible amendments before it becomes law. The conservative private member's bill would allow judges to refer youths charged or convicted of crimes to addictions treatment and delay sentencing until the treatment is completed.

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Sunnier weekend ahead for St. Albert Warm weather comes after mid-week snow.

NEWS: Sunnier weekend ahead for St. Albert

Sturgeon County Council sets 2026 tax rate at 0.73 per cent Property tax notices will be in the mail by late May for Sturgeon County residents after council finalized 2026 rates.

NEWS: Sturgeon County Council sets 2026 tax rate at 0.73 per cent

Alberta's governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election EDMONTON — Alberta's governing United Conservatives are looking to take another run at redrawing provincial riding boundaries — a move the Opposition NDP calls a cynical backdoor scheme to rig the October 2027 general election.

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Former St. Albert councillor set to finish World Marathon Major journey Curtis Stewart has gone from running for office to running the Boston Marathon

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Musée Heritage Museum explores history of St. Albert newspapers The First Draft of History: Newspapers in St. Albert is open to the public until July 25

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Nakiska ski resort in Kananaskis announces plans for summer operation The ski resort's proposed summer operations include a mountain coaster, lift-serviced mountain biking trails, a network of hiking trails and sightseeing activities.

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Alberta producers sound alarm over high fertilizer prices Alberta producers say fertilizer prices are more of an issue than the temporary federal fuel tax cut

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Top five St. Albert events: April 17-April 19 A run through St. Albert and the Lifestyle Expo highlight this weekend's events.

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RCMP shooting after high-speed chase at Canada-U.S. border 'necessary and reasonable' CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says there will be no charges after the death of an American man following a dangerous high-speed pursuit at the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta., last year.

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Big Ideas for Little Minds: Exciting News for Fall from Idea Lab Kids St. Albert Idea Lab Kids St. Albert's exciting new preschool and after-school STEAM academy open this fall. Learn about this, their summer camps, birthday parties, and more!

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Former Bowden correctional officer charged for smuggling contraband for inmate lover Olds resident arrested April 15 faces a charge of breach of trust by a public official

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St. Albert's Bailey Books features Ontario series writer Margery Reynolds has written four novels set in the Muskoka region

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Alberta looks to replace highway welcome signs with province-shaped placards EDMONTON — Tourists, truckers and others travellers could soon be greeted by new Welcome to Alberta signs when they cross into the province.

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Cleanup underway after pipeline spill at Imperial Oil lease near Cold Lake Imperial Oil has confirmed that up to 850,000 litres of bitumen emulsion were released from a pipeline at its lease area northwest of Cold Lake earlier this month.

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