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RCMP seek man who fled

RCMP seek man who fled

St. Albert RCMP needs the public’s help identifying a man who fled from police during a traffic stop. On March 4 at approximately 4:12 a.m. an unknown male ran from police after a member of the St.
Lawsuit dropped against St. Albert resident

Lawsuit dropped against St. Albert resident

A defamation lawsuit launched by the city manager against an anonymous blog that named a St. Albert citizen as a defendant has been discontinued.
Cheap oil could help economy, says Hirsch

Cheap oil could help economy, says Hirsch

Low oil prices will mean lower housing prices and more unemployment as this year rolls on, says a renowned provincial economist. But they will also lead to a more diverse economy.
Businesses struggle with new minimum wage, economy

Businesses struggle with new minimum wage, economy

It’s not the $5 hike talked about last summer, but prices at Famoso Neopolitan Pizzeria have gone up across the province due to higher labour costs.
Beresh raises concerns crime-scene security

Beresh raises concerns crime-scene security

Defence lawyer Brian Beresh has raised more questions about how RCMP handled the three scenes associated with Lyle and Marie McCann's burned motorhome.
Opinions differ after presentation on former councillor's hiring

Opinions differ after presentation on former councillor's hiring

Reaction is mixed in the wake of Monday’s resident-led presentation about last year’s hiring of a sitting councillor for a city administration job.
Postal workers raise awareness about proposed closure

Postal workers raise awareness about proposed closure

Canadian Union of Postal Workers members hit Perron Street on Thursday to raise awareness of the proposed closure of the downtown post office. Leaflets were being handed out to businesses and passersby.
$4-billion LNG plant rolling ahead

$4-billion LNG plant rolling ahead

St. Albert could net some spinoff business from a proposed $4-billion liquefied natural gas plant in Sturgeon County if it can get its new employment lands online, says the head of the local chamber of commerce.
What to get the mayor that has everything?

What to get the mayor that has everything?

A beautiful fan. A lovely sculpture of a bear. Seemingly endless mugs and water bottles. And one positively ancient potato. These are some of the gifts and items that Mayor Nolan Crouse has received over the years in his role as St.
McCann motorhome spotted at Minnow Lake campground July 5

McCann motorhome spotted at Minnow Lake campground July 5

The caretaker of the Minnow Lake Campground testified he saw Lyle and Marie McCann's motorhome the day it was found burned a kilometre away.
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