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Province targets graduation rate

Province targets graduation rate

The provincial government announced $4.2 million in new money this week to help school boards get more students into a cap and gown come graduation day.
ESSMY club dances for Oxfam

ESSMY club dances for Oxfam

The students of Ecole Secondaire Ste. Marguerite d'Youville (ESSMY) are kicking up their heels for a post-rodeo dance-off, all to support the school's Oxfam club.
Library makes summer reading fun

Library makes summer reading fun

Part of the St. Albert Public Library will become a deserted island this soon. That’s because it is once again promoting literacy by hosting its annual Summer at the Library reading programs for patrons.
New hotel planned for St. Albert

New hotel planned for St. Albert

A Best Western hotel is coming to St. Albert. The city has approved a development permit for a 92-room hotel on a vacant lot at 460 St. Albert Trail. The lot is on the west side of the trail between Wendy’s and St.
Budding artists featured at botanic park

Budding artists featured at botanic park

As I write this, I am enjoying the budding flowers on my crabapple tree. It’s been the kind of week where, if you were paying attention, you could watch the leaves open up right before your eyes.
Volunteers

Volunteers

Do you have some time to make a difference in someone’s life, while making a difference in your own? The St.
Strike up the band

Strike up the band

This past year, the St. Albert Community Band has pumped out concerts like the Energizer bunny. And although the official season ends next week, there’s no stopping this 65-piece ensemble.
Milk jugs enter depot system

Milk jugs enter depot system

Milk containers will cost up to 27 cents more at the till by Monday, according to the province, but will also be worth hard cash at the bottle depot.
Local Spotlight

Local Spotlight

Roller Derby Knockdown The E-Ville roller derby city championships take place tonight as two women’s teams duke out it on a flat track at Kingsway Hanger.
Autorama revs up tomorrow

Autorama revs up tomorrow

The parking lot at St. Albert Centre is going to look like a scene out of the 1960s tomorrow when the St. Albert Cruisers roll in for the day. The local club of almost three-dozen classic car enthusiasts is putting on its annual Autorama show.
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