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Whirling disease shuts down access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park

Whirling disease shuts down access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park

“Aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to the health of national parks and vital aquatic ecosystems."
Traditional Polynesian tattoos a St. Albert first

Traditional Polynesian tattoos a St. Albert first

Artist Fitu Taefu has been immersed in the practice of traditional Polynesian tattooing since he was a child, and now he’s bringing the art form to St. Albert. He may be the only person in Canada practicing using the traditional hand-tapping method.
Chelsea Handler at Edmonton's Jube

Chelsea Handler at Edmonton's Jube

Grammy-nominated comedian, television host and best-selling author Chelsea Handler extends her tour into 2024.
Solar and wind projects bring big tax revenues in southern Alberta, analysis says

Solar and wind projects bring big tax revenues in southern Alberta, analysis says

In 2022, wind and solar operations brought in over $28 million in tax revenue to Alberta municipalities.
Hundreds to Light The Night this Saturday

Hundreds to Light The Night this Saturday

Regional blood cancer walk comes to St. Albert
Council says there's work to do on draft budget

Council says there's work to do on draft budget

Council concerned with utility rates and inflation
Wildfire season ends for Alberta, but some fires still burning

Wildfire season ends for Alberta, but some fires still burning

2023 was one of Alberta's wildest wildfire seasons in many respects.
Draft budget proposes 5.5 per cent property tax increase

Draft budget proposes 5.5 per cent property tax increase

St. Albert residents could be facing a 5.5 per cent property tax increase next year, according to the city's draft 2024 budget released on Tuesday.
Household spending in Alta. dropped twice the national average in 2021, survey

Household spending in Alta. dropped twice the national average in 2021, survey

From transportation to clothes to entertainment, Canadian households spent almost 3 per cent less on goods and services in 2021, according to Statistics Canada.
Blue. The Exhibition exposes new visual art and artists

Blue. The Exhibition exposes new visual art and artists

Amplify Youth Advisory Committee hosts show Tuesday, Nov. 28 at St. Albert Place Lobby
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