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2024 St Albert Gazette Readers' Choice Awards

St. Albert Gazette 2024 St Albert Gazette Readers' Choice Awards

Winners of: 2024 St Albert Gazette Readers' Choice Awards

BODY AND MIND

Best Barber Shop

Winner

Dynamite Barbershop - St. Albert

Second Place

Barbershop Boyz

Third Place

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop

Best Dance Studio

Winner

DanceCo Ltd

Second Place

Overdrive Dance Force

Third Place

Zero Gravity Dance Inc

Best Fitness / Gym

Winner

St. Albert Gymnastics Club

Second Place

Servus Credit Union Place

Third Place

Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club

Best Golf Course

Winner

Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club

Second Place

Sandpiper Golf & Country Club

Third Place

Terrae Pines Golf & Country Club

Best Hair Salon

Winner

Intemperance Hair & Body Studio

Second Place

Tangled Hair Design

Third Place

Studio 107 Hair

Best Holistic Health Care

Winner

Ewyn Weight Loss Studios St. Albert

Second Place

Maloney Elkassem Wellness

Third Place

Summit Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy

Best Nail Salon

Winner

Heaven Essence Day Spa

Second Place

Gelous Nails & Esthetics

Third Place

Awesome Nails

Best Spa / Esthetic Clinic

Winner

Barbie Beauty

Second Place

Heaven Essence Day Spa

Third Place

Radiant Belle Med Spa - St. Albert

Best Tanning Salon

Winner

Viva Tan Beauty Boutique

Second Place

Fabutan Sun Tan Studios

Third Place

Wellness Within

Best Yoga Studio

Winner

Lahari Yoga

Second Place

Soul Fitness Mind Body Studios

Third Place

Wellness Within

BUSINESS AND SERVICES

Best Auto / RV Detailer

Winner

Sargent Shine Auto Detailing

Second Place

Heritage Auto Detailing

Third Place

Owner's Pride - St. Albert

Best Auto Dealer

Winner

Ron Hodgson Chrevolet Buick GMC

Second Place

St Albert Dodge Chrysler Ltd

Third Place

St. Albert Honda

Best Automotive Repair

Winner

St Albert Tune-up & Brake Auto Centre

Second Place

Big Kev's Tire & Auto

Third Place

Gate Avenue Service

Best Blinds & Window Coverings

Winner

Gayles Decorating Ltd

Second Place

Simone & Ivy - Beautiful Living

Third Place

Gotcha Covered - St Albert

Best Car Wash

Winner

Alpine Auto Wash

Second Place

ClearWater CarWash

Third Place

Sparkle Car Wash

Best Childcare / Dayhome

Winner

Tot Spot Academy

Second Place

An Enchanted Forest Day Care

Third Place

Sigis Child Care Society

Best Cleaning Service

Winner

Lathered Cleaning Company Inc. - St Albert & Edmonton

Second Place

Optimax Steam Cleaning Inc.

Third Place

Hot Mess Cleaning Inc

Best Computer / Cell Phone Sales / Repair

Winner

One Bite Technology

Second Place

Global Cell Communications Inc

Third Place

Telus Store

Best Customer Service Experience

Winner

One Bite Technology

Second Place

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Third Place

Connelly McKinley Funeral Homes

Best Dentist Office

Winner

Bright Dental

Second Place

St. Albert Dental Centre

Third Place

Tudor Glen Smile Clinic

Best Denturist Office

Winner

St. Albert Denture & Implant Clinic

Second Place

St. City Denture

Third Place

Sturgeon Denture Clinic

Best Driving School

Winner

AMA Driving School

Second Place

Northern Lights Driver Training Ltd

Third Place

St Albert Driver Training Inc

Best Dry Cleaner

Winner

Page The Cleaner

Second Place

City Dry Cleaners

Third Place

St. Albert Tailor & Cleaners

Best Electrician

Winner

MMI Electrical Services Inc

Second Place

Revolution Electrical Solutions

Third Place

Proline Electric

Best Financial Institution

Winner

Servus Credit Union

Second Place

TD Canada Trust - St.Albert

Third Place

Mortgage Architects: Tara Borle

Best Flooring Store

Winner

Shaw Flooring Services Ltd

Second Place

Ashley Fine Floors

Third Place

Home Depot - St. Albert

Best Garden Centre

Winner

Salisbury at Enjoy

Second Place

St. Albert Greenhouses

Third Place

The Home Depot - St. Albert

Best Gas Station / Convenience Store

Winner

Costco Gas Station

Second Place

Co-op Gas Bar (Riverside)

Third Place

Co-op Gas Bar (St. Albert Trail)

Best Heating & Cooling

Winner

Garry's Heating Services

Second Place

True North Heating And Cooling Inc

Third Place

A-1 Heating and One Hour Plumbing

Best Home Builder

Winner

Tri Terra Home Builders

Second Place

Heredity Homes

Third Place

Nest Home Builders

Best Home Improvement

Winner

Bella Interiors

Second Place

Roof Dog Ltd.

Third Place

L.B.H. Timber Mart

Best Home Renovator

Winner

Caruana Interiors and Contracting

Second Place

Do It All Contracting Ltd

Third Place

HomeTown Renovations

Best Home Services Professional

Winner

A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections St. Albert with Kaylen Como

Second Place

The Harmonious Home

Third Place

Executive Home Inspection Ltd

Best Home-Based Business

Winner

Lenses and Lace Photography

Second Place

Five Hearts Consulting

Third Place

Get Organized! Business Management Systems

Best Lawn & Garden Centre

Winner

Wild Bear Snow + Lawn

Second Place

Eagle Maintenance & Landscaping Ltd

Third Place

Rockland Landscaping Supplies Ltd

Best Moving Company

Winner

Maki & Sons Moving - St. Albert

Second Place

Eager Beaver Moving

Third Place

Highland Moving & Storage Ltd.

Best New Business (since June 1/24)

Winner

Co-op Food Store, Riverside - St. Albert

Winner

ProFlow Septic

Third Place

Dynamite Candy Shop, Downtown - St. Albert

Best Oil Change Shop

Winner

Jiffy Lube - St.Albert

Second Place

St. Albert Tune Up & Brake

Third Place

Mr. Lube - St Albert

Best Pet Groomers

Winner

Barkers Pet Motel & Grooming Inc

Second Place

Clippin' Along Professoinal Dog Grooming

Third Place

Dog Haven Grooming

Best Plumbing

Winner

Chambers Plumbing & Heating - St. Albert

Second Place

A-1 Heating and One Hour Plumbing

Third Place

Hydro-tech Plumbing

Best Residential / Commercial Painting

Winner

Bossio Painting & Decorating Ltd

Second Place

Benny's Painting Ltd

Third Place

Trevan The Painter-Man

Best Service Club

Winner

Fraternal Order Of Eagles #2102

Second Place

St Albert Seniors Asssociation

Third Place

S.H.A.V.A. - Sturgeon Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer Association

Best Storage Facility

Winner

SmartGuard Self Storage

Second Place

U Store It Erin Ridge - St. Albert

Third Place

Elite Self Storage St. Albert formerly Riel Park RV & Self Storage

Best Tire Shop

Winner

Fountain Tire - St. Albert

Second Place

Costco Wholesale - St. Albert

Third Place

Big Kev's Tire & Auto

Best Travel Agency

Winner

Terry The Travel Guy

Second Place

Expedia Cruiseship Centers

Third Place

AMA - Alberta Motor Association - St. Albert

FOOD AND DRINK

Best Asian Cuisine

Winner

Tandoori Fuzion

Second Place

Foodies Kitchen

Third Place

Tealicious Blend

Best Bakery

Winner

Grandin Bakery (1976) Ltd - St. Albert

Second Place

BreadLove - St. Albert

Third Place

Italian Bakery's Mercato - St. Albert

Best Beer Selection (Liquor Store)

Winner

Team Liquor Ltd. - St. Albert

Second Place

Lacombe Park Spirits - St. Albert

Third Place

Ace Liquor, Hebert Road - St. Albert

Best Beer Selection (Restaurant / Bar)

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Second Place

The Canadian Brewhouse (North) - St. Albert

Third Place

Thirsty Rooster Eatery & Bar - St. Albert

Best Breakfast Spot

Winner

Toast Breakfast & Lunch

Second Place

Tealicious Blend

Third Place

Socrates Restaurant - St. Albert

Best Brewing / Distillery / Winemaker

Winner

Endeavour Brewing - St. Albert

Second Place

Gypsy Moon Winery - St. Albert

Third Place

Black Diamond Distillery - St. Albert

Best Burger Place

Winner

Jack's Burger Shack - St. Albert

Second Place

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Third Place

Smashburger - St. Albert

Best Chicken Wings

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Second Place

Wild Wing - St. Albert

Third Place

St. Louis Bar and Grill - St. Albert

Best Chinese Food

Winner

The Jade Village Restaurant & Lounge - St. Albert

Second Place

Wok House

Third Place

AAA Chinese Restaurant & Lounge - Edmonton

Best Coffee Shop

Winner

Italian Bakery's Mercato - St. Albert

Second Place

Good Earth Coffeehouse

Third Place

Second Cup

Best Dining on a Budget (under $20)

Winner

Tealicious Blend

Second Place

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Third Place

Foodies Kitchen

Best Donair / Shawarma

Winner

Simply Donairs Ltd. - St. Albert

Second Place

Amore Pizza and Donair - St. Albert

Third Place

Master Pita - St. Albert

Best Drive-Thru

Winner

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - St. Albert Trail

Second Place

Wendy's Restaurant, St. Albert Trail - St. Albert

Third Place

A&W Canada, Erin Ridge - St. Albert

Best Ethnic Restaurant

Winner

Taste Of Ukraine Restaurant

Second Place

Red Brick Wall

Third Place

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Best Farmers Market Vendor (Food)

Winner

Taste Of Ukraine Restaurant

Second Place

Annie and Ardy's Gourmet Goodies

Third Place

Rosy Farms

Best Fine Dining

Winner

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Winner

Riverbank Bistro - St. Albert

Third Place

XIX Nineteen - St. Albert

Best Food Truck

Winner

Jack's Burger Shack - St. Albert

Second Place

Pull me Food Truck

Third Place

Black Viper Catering

Best Gluten-Free

Winner

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Second Place

Luisa Ristorante - St. Albert

Third Place

Nello's Authentic Italian Restaurant - St. Albert

Best Health Food Store

Winner

Amaranth Whole Foods Market

Second Place

Morning Sun Health Foods

Third Place

Vitality Health Foods - St. Albert Centre

Best Ice Cream / Treat

Winner

Tealicious Blend

Second Place

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - St. Albert Trail

Third Place

Forest Convenience Market Foothills Ice Cream - St. Albert

Best Italian Cuisine

Winner

Luisa Ristorante - St. Albert

Second Place

Nello's Authentic Italian Restaurant - St. Albert

Third Place

Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar - St. Albert

Best Liquor Store

Winner

Costco Liquor - St. Albert

Second Place

Lacombe Park Spirits - St. Albert

Third Place

Team Liquor Ltd. - St. Albert

Best Lunch Spot

Winner

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Second Place

Jack's Burger Shack - St. Albert

Third Place

Foodies Kitchen

Best Meat / Seafood Store

Winner

D'Arcy's Meat Market Ltd - St. Albert

Second Place

Effing Seafood - St. Albert

Third Place

Gaudet's Seafood - St. Albert

Best Mexican Food

Winner

Cerdo Tacos + Tequila - St. Albert

Second Place

Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill - St. Albert

Third Place

barBURRITO, Jensen Lakes - St. Albert

Best Pasta

Winner

Luisa Ristorante - St. Albert

Second Place

Nello's Authentic Italian Restaurant - St. Albert

Third Place

San Remo Italian Bistro - St. Albert

Best Patio Dining

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Second Place

The Canadian Brewhouse (North) - St. Albert

Third Place

The Canadian Brewhouse (South) - St. Albert

Best Pizza

Winner

Pizza Garage

Second Place

Nitza's Pizza

Third Place

Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar - St. Albert

Best Pub / Lounge

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Second Place

Crown & Tower Neighbourhood Pub - St. Albert

Third Place

Dicey Reilly’s - St. Albert

Best Sandwich / Sub Shop

Winner

Tealicious Blend

Second Place

Italian Bakery's Mercato - St. Albert

Third Place

Jack's Burger Shack - St. Albert

Best Steak House

Winner

Riverbank Bistro - St. Albert

Second Place

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Third Place

XIX Nineteen - St. Albert

Best Vegan Cuisine

Winner

Tandoori Fuzion

Second Place

kb&co - St. Albert

Third Place

The Chopped Leaf - St. Albert

Best Wine List (Restaurant / Bar)

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Winner

Riverbank Bistro - St. Albert

Third Place

Sorrentino's Bistro-Bar - St. Albert

Best Wine Selection (Liquor Store)

Winner

Wine and Beyond - St. Albert

Second Place

Lacombe Park Spirits - St. Albert

Third Place

Campbell Liquor Store - St. Albert

PEOPLE AND PLACES

Best Day Trip Destination

Winner

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park

Second Place

Elk Island National Park

Third Place

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Best Local Politician

Winner

Marie Renaud, MLA

Second Place

Michael Cooper, MP

Third Place

Cathy Heron, Mayor

Best Musician / Performer

Winner

So Noted Singers - Dupe

Second Place

Amanda Penner

Third Place

Grace Forestier

Best Neighbourhood

Winner

Lacombe Park

Second Place

Erin Ridge

Third Place

Grandin

Best St. Albert Event

Winner

Rock'n August

Second Place

St. Albert Farmers' Market

Third Place

St Albert Dinner Theatre

Best Visual Artist

Winner

Memory Roth

Second Place

Lewis Lavoie

Third Place

Max Quilliam

Longest Red Light in St. Albert

Winner

St. Albert Trail & Villenuve Rd (Walmart)

Second Place

McKenny Ave. & St. Albert Trail

Third Place

Akins Dr & Boudreau Rd.

PROFESSIONALS

Best Accountant / Accounting Firm

Winner

Numble Accounting Services

Second Place

Graham & Associates

Third Place

K&R Tax Services Inc.

Best Chiropractic Clinic

Winner

Maloney Elkassem Wellness

Second Place

Divine Spine

Third Place

Sierra Chiropractic and Massage

Best Counsellor (practice) / Life Coach

Winner

Ridgeline Therapy

Second Place

Rivers Edge Counselling Centre Inc.

Third Place

WJW Counselling & Mediation

Best Insurance

Winner

Drayden Insurance Ltd

Second Place

AMA

Third Place

Grandin Agencies

Best Law Firm

Winner

Weary & Company Law Office

Second Place

Lift Legal

Third Place

Good Law LLP

Best Massage Therapy Studio

Winner

We Care Massage and Wellness

Second Place

Summit Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy

Third Place

Maloney Elkassem Wellness

Best Medical Clinic

Winner

Grandin Medical Clinic

Second Place

Erin Ridge Medical Clinic - St. Albert

Third Place

Hope Medical Clinic

Best Optical

Winner

Sturgeon Vision Centre

Second Place

Specsavers, St. Albert Centre

Third Place

FYidoctors, St. Albert Centre

Best Pharmacy

Winner

Midtown Apothecary

Second Place

Grandin Prescription Centre Inc

Third Place

London Drugs Limited

Best Physiotherapy Clinic

Winner

Summit Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy

Second Place

Leading Edge Physiotherapy

Third Place

Maloney Elkassem Wellness

Best Professional Service Experience

Winner

Brian Cyr and Associates - RE/MAX Elite

Second Place

Connelly McKinley Funeral Homes

Third Place

Mortgage Architects: Tara Borle

Best St. Albert Personality

Winner

Marie Renaud, MLA

Second Place

Tyler Yaremchuk - Oilersnation Radio

Third Place

Josh Classen - Meteorologist CTV News

Best Veterinary Clinic

Winner

St. Albert Animal Clinic

Second Place

Red Willow Veterinary Hospital

Third Place

Tudor Glen Veterinary Hospital

SHOPPING

Best Bicycle / E-Bike Shop

Winner

Cranky's Bike Shop Ltd. St. Albert

Second Place

Bootnscooter E-Cycles - St. Albert

Third Place

Gateway Power Sports - St. Albert

Best Cannabis Store

Winner

Rocky Mountain Roots - St. Albert

Second Place

Dynamite Vape and Smoke, Downtown - St. Albert

Third Place

Value Buds, Village Landing - St. Albert

Best Clothing Store

Winner

Old Navy - St. Albert

Second Place

The Children's Place

Third Place

Just Kids

Best Electronics Shop

Winner

One Bite Technology

Second Place

Visions Electronics

Third Place

London Drugs Limited

Best Florist

Winner

Bloom Stones Floral and Gifts Ltd.

Second Place

Charmed Floral Design Inc.

Third Place

Blooms by May

Best Gift Shop

Winner

Seasons Gift Shop

Second Place

Charmed Floral Design Inc.

Third Place

Saltwater Bay Boutique

Best Grocery / Market

Winner

Costco Wholesale - St. Albert

Second Place

Sobeys - St. Albert

Third Place

Real Canadian Superstore - St. Albert

Best Jewelry Store

Winner

So Pretty Cara Cotter

Second Place

Watch & Jewelry Factory Outlet

Third Place

Gemport

Best Men's Clothing Store

Winner

Mark's (St Albert)

Second Place

Hudson's Bay

Third Place

Tip Top Tailors - St. Albert

Best Pet Foods / Supplies

Winner

Pet Valu - St. Albert

Second Place

Bone & Biscuit Co.

Third Place

Petsmart - St.Albert

Best Sporting Goods

Winner

St Albert Source For Sports

Second Place

Sport Chek / Atmosphere

Third Place

Canadian Tire - St. Albert

Best Weekly Deals

Winner

Canadian Tire - St. Albert

Second Place

Pearson's Your Independent Grocer - St. Albert

Third Place

Walmart - St. Albert

Best Women's Clothing Store

Winner

Midnight Magic Lingerie

Second Place

Sweet Boutique

Third Place

Frock Box

Business You Wish Was In St. Albert

Winner

IKEA

Second Place

Freson Bros

Third Place

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. Albert

St. Albert Business You Miss the Most

Winner

Blockbuster Video - St. Albert

Second Place

Burger King - St. Albert

Third Place

St. Albert Kitchen

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