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Keep councils ‘free of political vitriol,’ municipalities tell province

Keep councils ‘free of political vitriol,’ municipalities tell province

The provincial government has ramped up talk about introducing political parties into municipal and school board elections in recent months, but the majority of Albertans want to "keep their communities as the last area free of political vitriol," Alberta Municipalities president Tyler Gandam said during a press event on Feb. 22.
Goodvin, Benedict, up for Country Music Alberta Awards

Goodvin, Benedict, up for Country Music Alberta Awards

St. Albert connected recording artists blaze their way to the top
Auto theft has Albertans stressed, survey says

Auto theft has Albertans stressed, survey says

Statistics show growing organized crime involvement
RCMP asking kids to enter Name the Puppy contest as new batch gets trained to hit the streets

RCMP asking kids to enter Name the Puppy contest as new batch gets trained to hit the streets

German shepherd puppies are born at the RCMP’s Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC), located southeast of Innisfail in Red Deer County each year.
St. Albert man facing 21 charges related to identity theft and fraud: RCMP

St. Albert man facing 21 charges related to identity theft and fraud: RCMP

Mounties have laid 21 charges against a St. Albert resident who allegedly used stolen identity documents and bank cards to make off with about $30,000.
Alberta increases funding for medical first responders

Alberta increases funding for medical first responders

In total, $3.8 million will be distributed through the MFR Program to participating fire departments, urban, remote and rural municipalities and Indigenous communities. 
WINNER ANNOUNCED!! Enter for a chance to WIN a pair of tickets to see Chris Funk, The Wonderist

WINNER ANNOUNCED!! Enter for a chance to WIN a pair of tickets to see Chris Funk, The Wonderist

Congratulations to Helen Midgley of St. Albert, winner of a pair of tickets to see Chris Funk, The Wonderist on March 7 at 7:30pm at the Arden.
Full House Lottery comes to St. Albert

Full House Lottery comes to St. Albert

$1.2 mil townhome by Big Lake is grand prize
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning that softening oil prices means provincial funding won't keep pace with population growth in next week's budget.
St. Albert 'Travelling Jagr' dusts off mullet for No. 68's jersey retirement

St. Albert 'Travelling Jagr' dusts off mullet for No. 68's jersey retirement

'Travelling Jagr' Ryan Sellers joined the troupe and thousands of fans in Pittsburgh to wave goodbye to hockey great Jaromir Jagr's NHL jersey
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