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2025 St Albert Gazette Readers' Choice Awards

St. Albert Gazette 2025 St Albert Gazette Readers' Choice Awards

Winners of: 2025 St Albert Gazette Readers' Choice Awards

BODY AND MIND

Best Barber Shop

Winner

Barbershop Boyz

2nd. Place

Dynamite Barbershop - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop

Best Dance Studio

Winner

DanceCo Ltd.

2nd. Place

Overdrive Dance Force

3rd. Place

Zero Gravity Dance Inc.

Best Fitness / Gym

Winner

Iron Fit Personal Training

2nd. Place

Club Pilates - St. Albert

3rd. Place

CrossFit Seven

Best Golf Course

Winner

Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club

2nd. Place

Sandpiper Golf & Country Club

3rd. Place

Terrae Pines Golf & Country Club

Best Hair Salon

Winner

Prickly Pear Hair Co.

2nd. Place

Invidia Hair Co

3rd. Place

Intemperance Hair & Body Studio

Best Holistic Health Care

Winner

We Care Massage and Wellness

3rd. Place

Ewyn Weight Loss Studios - St. Albert

Best Nail Salon

Winner

Heaven Essence Day Spa

2nd. Place

The Grove Health & Beauty

3rd. Place

Riverside Nails

Best Spa / Esthetic Clinic

Winner

Heaven Essence Day Spa

2nd. Place

Barbie Beauty

3rd. Place

Radiant Belle Med Spa - St. Albert

Best Tanning Salon

Winner

Viva Tan Beauty Boutique

2nd. Place

Fabutan Sun Tan Studios

3rd. Place

Planet Fitness - St. Albert

Best Tattoo / Piercing Studio

Winner

Max Colour Ink

2nd. Place

Don't Cry Tattoo Co.

3rd. Place

Bee a Queen Beauty

Best Yoga Studio

Winner

Lahari Yoga

2nd. Place

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, Jensen Lakes

3rd. Place

Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club

BUSINESS AND SERVICES

Best Auto / RV Detailer

Winner

Sargent Shine Auto Detailing

2nd. Place

Heritage Auto Detailing

3rd. Place

Owner's Pride - St. Albert

Best Auto Dealer

Winner

Ron Hodgson Chevrolet Buick GMC

2nd. Place

St. Albert Honda

3rd. Place

St. Albert Dodge Chrysler Ltd

Best Automotive Repair

Winner

St. Albert Tune-up & Brake Auto Centre

2nd. Place

Gate Avenue Service

2nd. Place

Big Kev's Tire & Auto

Best Blinds & Window Coverings

Winner

Gotcha Covered - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Gayles Decorating Ltd

3rd. Place

Budget Blinds - St. Albert

Best Car Wash

Winner

ClearWater CarWash

2nd. Place

Alpine Auto Wash

3rd. Place

Sparkle Car Wash

Best Childcare / Dayhome

Winner

Little Caterpillars Academy

2nd. Place

SIGIS Child Care Society

3rd. Place

Tot Spot Academy

Best Cleaning Service

Winner

Lathered Cleaning Company Inc. - St Albert & Edmonton

2nd. Place

Pixi's Cleaning Services Inc.

3rd. Place

You Have It Maid Cleaning Services Ltd.

Best Computer / Cell Phone Sales / Repair

Winner

One Bite Technology

2nd. Place

Telus Store

3rd. Place

Costco Wholesale - St. Albert

Best Customer Service Experience

Winner

Cyr Willman Real Estate Group

2nd. Place

One Bite Technology

3rd. Place

St. Albert Dental Centre

Best Dentist Office

Winner

St. Albert Dental Centre

2nd. Place

Green Grove Dental - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Bright Dental

Best Denturist Office

Winner

St. City Denture

2nd. Place

St. Albert Denture & Implant Clinic

3rd. Place

Functional Denture Clinic

Best Dry Cleaner

Winner

Page The Cleaner

2nd. Place

City Dry Cleaners

3rd. Place

Sturgeon Professional Dry Cleaners

Best Electrician

Winner

MMi Electrical Services Inc

2nd. Place

Proline Electric

3rd. Place

Revolution Electrical Solutions

Best Financial Institution

Winner

Kerry-Lynn Sparrowe | Insurance Agent | Investment Representative

2nd. Place

Mortgage Architects: Tara Borle

3rd. Place

RBC Royal Bank - St. Albert

Best Flooring Store

Winner

Home Depot - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Shaw Flooring Services Ltd

3rd. Place

Lion's Group - Kim Rodriguez

Best Garden Centre

Winner

Salisbury at Enjoy

2nd. Place

Canadian Tire - St. Albert

3rd. Place

The Home Depot - St. Albert

Best Gas Station / Convenience Store

Winner

Costco Gas Station

2nd. Place

Co-op Gas Bar (Riverside)

3rd. Place

Campbell Park Chevron

Best Heating & Cooling

Winner

Garry's Heating Services

2nd. Place

Todd The Plumber And Co.

3rd. Place

A-1 Heating and One Hour Plumbing

Best Home Builder

Winner

Tri Terra Home Builders

2nd. Place

San Rufo Homes

3rd. Place

C2 Homes

Best Home Improvement

Winner

Bella Interiors

2nd. Place

The Deck Depot

3rd. Place

Do It All Contracting Ltd.

Best Home Renovator

Winner

Caruana Interiors and Contracting

2nd. Place

HomeTown Renovations

3rd. Place

Do It All Contracting Ltd.

Best Home Services Professional

Winner

KDM Management Inc.

2nd. Place

Emerald Property Inspections

3rd. Place

A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections - St. Albert

Best Home-Based Business

Winner

Iron Fit Personal Training

2nd. Place

Five Hearts Consulting

3rd. Place

Upbeat Music Studio

Best Lawn & Garden Centre

Winner

Diamond Lawn Care and Snow Service Ltd

2nd. Place

Eagle Maintenance & Landscaping Ltd

3rd. Place

Wild Bear Snow + Lawn

Best New Business (since June 1/24)

Winner

The Joint Physiotherapy - St. Albert

2nd. Place

ARGOS Bar | Bistro - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Tutti Frutti breakfast & lunch - St. Albert

Best Non-Profit Service Club

Winner

St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association

2nd. Place

Fraternal Order Of Eagles #2102

3rd. Place

Rotary Club of St Albert

Best Oil Change Shop

Winner

Jiffy Lube - St.Albert

2nd. Place

St. Albert Tune Up & Brake

3rd. Place

Mr. Lube - St Albert

Best Pet Groomers

Winner

Barkers Pet Motel & Grooming Inc.

2nd. Place

Dazzling Dogs Grooming

3rd. Place

Twisted Whiskers Pet Spa

Best Plumbing

Winner

Chambers Plumbing & Heating - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Todd The Plumber And Co.

3rd. Place

Hydro-tech Plumbing

Best Residential / Commercial Painting

Winner

Bossio Painting & Decorating Ltd

2nd. Place

Bell Painting Co.

3rd. Place

Kennedy Coatings Inc.

Best Roofing / Siding Company

Winner

Cosy Insulation & Roofing

2nd. Place

Roof Dog Ltd.

3rd. Place

Reid's Roofing & Insulation

Best Storage Facility

Winner

Place For Your Stuff

2nd. Place

Elite Self Storage - St. Albert (formerly Riel Park RV & Self Storage)

3rd. Place

U Store It Erin Ridge - St. Albert

Best Tire Shop

Winner

Kal Tire - St.Albert

2nd. Place

Fountain Tire - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Costco Wholesale - St. Albert

Best Travel Agency

Winner

Terry The Travel Guy

2nd. Place

AMA, Alberta Motor Association - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Jody's Travel Deals

Best Windshield Repair

Winner

Speedy Glass

2nd. Place

Crystal Glass Canada Ltd

3rd. Place

Crackmasters - St. Albert

FOOD AND DRINK

Best Asian Cuisine

Winner

Tandoori Fuzion

2nd. Place

Foodies Kitchen

3rd. Place

Sushi Park

Best Bakery

Winner

Grandin Bakery (1976) Ltd - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Italian Bakery's Mercato - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Confections Cake Co. - St. Albert

Best Beer Selection (Liquor Store)

Winner

Team Liquor Ltd. - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Wine and Beyond - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Campbell Liquor Store - St. Albert

Best Beer Selection (Restaurant / Bar)

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Crown & Tower Neighbourhood Pub - St. Albert

3rd. Place

The Canadian Brewhouse (South) - St. Albert

Best Breakfast Spot

Winner

Toast Breakfast & Lunch

2nd. Place

Socrates Restaurant - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Confections Cake Co. - St. Albert

Best Brewing / Distillery / Winemaker

Winner

Endeavour Brewing - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Black Diamond Distillery - St. Albert

3rd. Place

T-Rex Distillery - St. Albert

Best Burger Place

Winner

Jack's Burger Shack - St. Albert

2nd. Place

The Jade Village Restaurant & Lounge - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Best Candy Shop

Winner

Candy Bouquet

2nd. Place

Dynamite Candy Shop, Downtown - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Compass Chocolates - St. Albert

Best Catering

Winner

Foodies Kitchen

2nd. Place

The Jade Village Restaurant & Lounge - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Taste Of Ukraine Restaurant

Best Chicken Wings

Winner

Crown & Tower Neighbourhood Pub - St. Albert

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

2nd. Place

The Jade Village Restaurant & Lounge - St. Albert

Best Coffee Shop

Winner

Confections Cake Co. - St. Albert

2nd. Place

La Crema Caffe

2nd. Place

Italian Bakery's Mercato - St. Albert

Best Dining on a Budget (under $20)

Winner

Foodies Kitchen

2nd. Place

Tealicious Blend

3rd. Place

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Best Donair / Shawarma

Winner

Simply Donairs Ltd. - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Roma Pizza & Donair

3rd. Place

Master Pita - St. Albert

Best Drive-Thru

Winner

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - St. Albert Trail

2nd. Place

McDonald's Restaurants

3rd. Place

Arby's - St. Albert

Best Ethnic Restaurant

Winner

The Cajun House - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Taste Of Ukraine Restaurant

3rd. Place

The Jade Village Restaurant & Lounge - St. Albert

Best Fine Dining

Winner

Riverbank Bistro - St. Albert

2nd. Place

The Cajun House - St. Albert

3rd. Place

XIX Nineteen - St. Albert

Best Food Truck

Winner

The Canadian Brewhouse (South) - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Scoop N Roll

2nd. Place

Dedo's Food Truck and Catering

Best Gluten-Free

Winner

The Cajun House - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Nello's Authentic Italian Restaurant - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Wildroots Bistro

Best Ice Cream / Treat

Winner

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - St. Albert Trail

2nd. Place

Confections Cake Co. - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Italian Bakery's Mercato - St. Albert

Best Italian Cuisine

Winner

Luisa Risto - St. Albert

Winner

Nello's Authentic Italian Restaurant - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Sorrentino's Bistro-Bar - St. Albert

Best Liquor Store

Winner

Team Liquor Ltd. - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Wine and Beyond - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Costco Liquor - St. Albert

Best Lunch Spot

Winner

Foodies Kitchen

2nd. Place

Confections Cake Co. - St. Albert

3rd. Place

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Best Meat / Seafood Store

Winner

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

2nd. Place

Effing Seafood - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Gaudet's Seafood - St. Albert

Best Mexican Food

Winner

Cerdo Tacos + Tequila - St. Albert

2nd. Place

barBURRITO, Village Landing - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Mariachi Love

Best Patio Dining

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Winner

The Canadian Brewhouse (North) - St. Albert

2nd. Place

The Canadian Brewhouse (South) - St. Albert

Best Pizza

Winner

Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Pizza Garage

3rd. Place

Nitza's Pizza

Best Place To Watch The Game

Winner

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

2nd. Place

The Canadian Brewhouse (South) - St. Albert

3rd. Place

The Jade Village Restaurant & Lounge - St. Albert

Best Pub / Lounge

Winner

Crown & Tower Neighbourhood Pub - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

3rd. Place

The Jade Village Restaurant & Lounge - St. Albert

Best Sandwich / Sub Shop

Winner

Tealicious Blend

2nd. Place

Italian Bakery's Mercato - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Press’d the Sandwich Co

Best Steak House

Winner

Riverbank Bistro - St. Albert

2nd. Place

XIX Nineteen - St. Albert

3rd. Place

The Cajun House - St. Albert

Best Vegan Cuisine

Winner

Tandoori Fuzion

2nd. Place

kb&co - St. Albert

3rd. Place

The Chopped Leaf - St. Albert

Best Wine List (Restaurant / Bar)

Winner

Sorrentino's Bistro-Bar - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Riverbank Bistro - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Central Social Hall - St. Albert

Best Wine Selection (Liquor Store)

Winner

Wine and Beyond - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Team Liquor Ltd. - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Campbell Liquor Store - St. Albert

PEOPLE AND PLACES

Best Day Trip Destination

Winner

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park

2nd. Place

Elk Island National Park

3rd. Place

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Best Local Politician

Winner

Marie Renaud, MLA

2nd. Place

Michael Cooper, MP

3rd. Place

Dale Nally, MLA

Best Local Social Media Feed

Winner

St. Albert Chamber of Commerce

2nd. Place

The Joint Physiotherapy - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Maloney Elkassem Wellness

Best Local Volunteer

Winner

Mike Anhorn

2nd. Place

Rosanna Fischer

3rd. Place

Scott Olivieri

Best Musician / Performer

Winner

Grace Forestier

2nd. Place

So Noted Singers

3rd. Place

St Albert Singers Guild

Best Neighbourhood

Winner

Lacombe Park

2nd. Place

Grandin

3rd. Place

Erin Ridge

Best St. Albert Event

Winner

St. Albert Farmers' Market

2nd. Place

Rock'n August

3rd. Place

RunWild

Best St. Albert Personality

Winner

Shawna Randolph

2nd. Place

Tyler Yaremchuk - Oilersnation Radio

3rd. Place

Josh Classen - Meteorologist CTV News

Best Visual Artist

Winner

Memory Roth

2nd. Place

Katie Wood

3rd. Place

Lewis Lavoie

Longest Red Light in St. Albert

Winner

McKenny Ave. & St. Albert Trail

2nd. Place

St. Albert Trail & Villenuve Rd (Walmart)

3rd. Place

Campbell Rd. & Boudreau Rd.

PROFESSIONALS

Best Accountant / Accounting Firm

Winner

Numble Accounting Services

2nd. Place

Graham & Associates

3rd. Place

Michael Chorley - MNP

Best Chiropractic Clinic

2nd. Place

Brodeur Wellness

3rd. Place

Grenier Place Chiropractic & Massage Wellness Centre

Best Counsellor (practice) / Life Coach

2nd. Place

Rivers Edge Counselling Centre Inc.

3rd. Place

Ridgeline Therapy

Best Financial Planner

Winner

IG Wealth Management - Jaylyn L'Arrivee

2nd. Place

IG Wealth Management

3rd. Place

Roy Financial Services Inc

Best Hearing Clinic

Winner

Discover Hearing - St. Albert

2nd. Place

St. Albert Hearing

3rd. Place

HearingLife - St. Albert

Best Insurance

Winner

AMA, Alberta Motor Association - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Drayden Insurance Ltd. - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Grandin Agencies

Best Law Firm

Winner

Weary & Company Law Office

2nd. Place

Lift Legal

3rd. Place

Ritzen Warshawski LLP

Best Massage Therapy Studio

Winner

Heaven Essence Day Spa

2nd. Place

We Care Massage and Wellness

Best Medical Clinic

Winner

Grandin Medical Clinic

2nd. Place

St. Albert Medical Clinic

3rd. Place

Solace Medical Clinic

Best Optical

Winner

Sturgeon Vision Centre

2nd. Place

Capital Vision Care - St. Albert

3rd. Place

FYidoctors - St. Albert

Best Pharmacy

Winner

Midtown Apothecary

2nd. Place

Shoppers Drug Mart, Village Landing (South) - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Grandin Prescription Centre Inc

Best Physiotherapy Clinic

2nd. Place

Summit Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy

3rd. Place

The Joint Physiotherapy - St. Albert

Best Professional Service Experience

Winner

Cyr Willman Real Estate Group

2nd. Place

Connelly McKinley Funeral Homes

3rd. Place

KDM Management Inc.

Best Veterinary Clinic

Winner

St. Albert Animal Clinic

2nd. Place

Red Willow Veterinary Hospital

3rd. Place

Tudor Glen Veterinary Hospital

SHOPPING

Best Bicycle / E-Bike Shop

Winner

Cranky's Bike Shop Ltd. St. Albert

2nd. Place

Bootnscooter E-Cycles - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Gateway Power Sports - St. Albert

Best Cannabis Store

Winner

Plantlife Cannabis - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Canna Cabana - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Fire & Flower, Bellrose - St. Albert

Best Clothing Store

Winner

Winners - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Reitmans - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Sweet Boutique

Best Electronics Shop

Winner

One Bite Technology

2nd. Place

London Drugs Limited - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Visions Electronics

Best Farmers' Market Vendor

Winner

Taste Of Ukraine Restaurant

2nd. Place

Steve and Dan’s Fresh BC Fruit

3rd. Place

Mike + Jenn Craft Soap

Best Florist

Winner

Charmed Floral Design Inc.

2nd. Place

Bloom Stones Floral and Gifts Ltd.

3rd. Place

Funky Petals Flower Shop - St. Albert

Best Grocery / Market

Winner

Costco Wholesale - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Real Canadian Superstore - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Italian Bakery's Mercato - St. Albert

Best Jewelry Store

Winner

So Pretty Cara Cotter

2nd. Place

Watch & Jewelry Factory Outlet

3rd. Place

Concept Jewelry Design Inc

Best Pet Foods / Supplies

Winner

Pet Valu - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Mr. Pets

3rd. Place

Bone & Biscuit Co.

Best Sporting Goods

Winner

Canadian Tire - St. Albert

2nd. Place

St Albert Source For Sports

3rd. Place

Sport Chek / Atmosphere

Best Vape Store

Winner

Dynamite Vape and Smoke, Downtown - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Vape Stop Ltd. - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Saint City Vapes - St. Albert

Best Weekly Deals

Winner

Canadian Tire - St. Albert

2nd. Place

Pearson's Your Independent Grocer - St. Albert

3rd. Place

Freshco, Gateway Village - St. Albert

Business You Wish Was In St. Albert

Winner

Freson Bros

2nd. Place

H&W Produce

3rd. Place

IKEA

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