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Business and community work together to help local families

Local businesses, community groups and residents pitched in to support Jandel Homes’ Fill a House Christmas Campaign this year. Jandel partnered to fill three of their show homes at their Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Meadows of Morinville Sales Centre with non-perishable food, cash and new unused toys to assist local families struggling at this time of year. […]

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Council passes mass approval motion in lieu of consent agenda after procedural issue

Council approved many motions at once in a large “motion approving recommendations for a set number of items”, as Mayor Barry Turner called it. The motion effectively worked as a ‘consent agenda’, where council may approve the recommended option from administration on a collection […]

Columns

Food for Thought Column: The showstopper dessert of the holiday season

(NC) Every year, there is always one hero recipe that leaves your guests craving for more. This holiday, whip up this rich and delicious brioche pudding that features a soft and buttery sweet loaf made in France that is hand-braided before baking for European-style flavour and flair.
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Government urging Albertans to be fire smart as they deck the halls

Fire-related deaths double in Alberta during the Christmas season. In 2016, there were 4,324 fires in Alberta resulting in 29 deaths and 166 injuries. As such, the Government of Alberta is asking Albertans to follow safety tips to keep their family safe. […]

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Council approves small increases to utility rates

Council has approved an increase in rates for water, sewer and waste, effective January 2018 at their Dec. 12 meeting. Water, sanitary and garbage would see an increase in utilities of just over 1.8 per cent for 2018. […]

Columns

Food for Thought Column: During the Holidays: Teach your kids how to bake safely

Besides taste-testing baked goods and treats during the busy holiday baking season, children also love to get their hands dirty and participate in the baking and cookie making process. Whether it’s helping mom frost her latest batch of red velvet cupcakes for her work holiday party or learning the family recipe for candy cane squares from dad, baking is a creative outlet that many children enjoy during the holiday season. […]