St. Albert: Our Story, 1861 - 1999 BUSINESS Serving the early pioneers Wringer Washer Launches Maytag Beaver pelts and brandy Mill finally makes profit More than just a bookstore Gold fever boosts business Residents struggle through hardship of post-war years Residents struggle through hardship of post-war years Continued Business owners steer politics Why Smitty's? Downtown, a trip down memorylane Downtown, a trip down memorylane Continued Prohibition dooms the Royal Hotel Humble beginnings to a city we are all proud of Humble beginnings to a city we are all proud of Continued Modern-day chamber rooted in the 1950s Thank you St. Albert! It's been 21 beautiful years! From fields to business parks Corner stores still thrive in city Steaks still sizzle after 25 years! From Grandin mall box stores Fast food comes to town Canadian Tire Navigate Previous Page About Our Website Index Religion, Health & Education Business Transportation & Communication Government & Emergency Services Putting The Land To Use Sports, Recreation & Culture Volunteers Our Neighbors Top | Home | Newsroom | Readers Services | Advertising | About Us Copyright St. Albert Gazette. All rights reserved A division of the Great West Newspapers Limited Partnership