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Jack Farrell

Jack Farrell

Jack Farrell joined the St. Albert Gazette in May, 2022. Jack mainly covers city hall, but also covers community events, business, provincial matters, and more.

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Recent Work by Jack

Six-year-old boy, new to Alberta, is 'exceptional (chess) player'

Six-year-old boy, new to Alberta, is 'exceptional (chess) player'

Platon Bilyk, who is six-years-old, is capturing attention as a member of the Alberta Chess Association.
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Alberta hockey player thrilled to face Crosby in first NHL game

Alberta hockey player thrilled to face Crosby in first NHL game

St. Albert player makes NHL debut in Ottawa Senators win over Crosby's Penguins last month
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St. Albert councilor wants to end Zoom attendance for meetings

St. Albert councilor wants to end Zoom attendance for meetings

A town councillor for a town north of Edmonton says in-person meeting attendance is the “best way to represent residents"
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Car catches fire after hitting electric box, knocks out power

Car catches fire after hitting electric box, knocks out power

A St. Albert driver who mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brakes, struck an electric box catching their car on fire.
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Merchants take down Beaumont to win CJHL championship

Merchants take down Beaumont to win CJHL championship

It's the Merchants first CJHL title since the 2004-2005 season, and seventh in team history.
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Officers who arrested autistic youth in St. Albert playground won't be charged: ASIRT

Officers who arrested autistic youth in St. Albert playground won't be charged: ASIRT

According to a report published by Alberta's police watchdog, an arresting officer thought the youth was a known "drug user" after the officer recognized a license plate in the attached parking lot.
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Alberta commits $50M to ARROW Utilities' plant expansion

Alberta commits $50M to ARROW Utilities' plant expansion

Provincial support may help stave off substantial wastewater rate increases
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Alberta provincial police force bill introduced, not replacing RCMP for now

Alberta provincial police force bill introduced, not replacing RCMP for now

Asked by reporters if establishing this new police agency lays the groundwork for having a police force capable of replacing the RCMP, Ellis said the government needs to be “prepared for every scenario.”
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St. Albert Merchants one win away from CJHL final

St. Albert Merchants one win away from CJHL final

Team faces Morinville Jets in Game 5 of conference final on Thursday
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PHOTOS: Train derailment near the border of St. Albert

PHOTOS: Train derailment near the border of St. Albert

At least 10 train cars veered off the tracks in Sturgeon County near Poundmaker Road this morning, bringing a freight train to a halt.
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