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Kevin Ma

Kevin Ma

Kevin Ma joined the St. Albert Gazette in 2006. He writes about Sturgeon County, education, the environment, agriculture, science and aboriginal affairs. He also contributes features, photographs and video.

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Alberta business turns waste to watts

Alberta business turns waste to watts

The BET machine is essentially a big, hot, tube-shaped, rotating oven. Waste goes in one end (typically wood, but it also works with municipal waste, sewage, and railroad ties) and enters the tube, which acts as an oxygen-free hearth.
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Alberta students sending hundreds of gifts to NWT

Alberta students sending hundreds of gifts to NWT

Organizers of Alberta student Santa project to Northwest Territories are worried the Canada Post strike could delay deliveries to remote community.
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Alberta’s first addictions recovery home for lesbian, gay, and two-spirited people opens

Alberta’s first addictions recovery home for lesbian, gay, and two-spirited people opens

“This Rainbow Healing Lodge is going to provide safe and inclusive housing tailored for the unique needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ people who are recovering from addictions so they can build a brighter future for themselves and their families and their communities,”
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Albertans looking at lower methane munchies for cows

Albertans looking at lower methane munchies for cows

Feed additives could clean up cow burps
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Alberta seniors facility finally being torn down three years after devastating fire

Alberta seniors facility finally being torn down three years after devastating fire

Wrecking crews started work on the Citadel Mews West building in northern St. Albert on Nov. 25. Using backhoes and skid-steers, they had the scorched south end of the building reduced to a mangled mountain of wood and metal by Nov. 29.
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Analysts question Alberta’s car insurance changes

Analysts question Alberta’s car insurance changes

Higher costs and uncertain savings in new plan for Alberta drivers, says NDP MLA.
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Young Alberta pickleballers hit the podium at USA Nationals

Young Alberta pickleballers hit the podium at USA Nationals

Jacob Bolkowy, 14, and Benjamin Lim, 16, of the St. Albert Pickleball Club (SAPC) won four medals at the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships held Nov. 9-17 in Mesa, AZ.
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Alberta cattle geneticist seeks greener cows through genetics

Alberta cattle geneticist seeks greener cows through genetics

University of Alberta scientists seek low-emission cattle
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Alberta town forced to armour up EV chargers due to theft

Alberta town forced to armour up EV chargers due to theft

Steel coats will prevent theft, the City of St. Albert hopes after several cases of charging cables being cut from EV charging stations.
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Farmfair International celebrates 50 years of family fun

Farmfair International celebrates 50 years of family fun

Attractions include bunnies, cake, and dogs herding ducks
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