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Finance minister considers highs, lows of 2013

Finance minister considers highs, lows of 2013

Perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising that budget consultations and economic forums were some of the highlights for Alberta’s finance minister in 2013.
Need for Speed Rivals rocks but repetitive

Need for Speed Rivals rocks but repetitive

The concept is wonderfully simple: let the player choose whether they want to be the racer or the cops, pitting one against the other. Sound familiar? That’s right, it’s straight out of 2010’s Hot Pursuit.
Villeneuve roundabout a work in progress

Villeneuve roundabout a work in progress

The new roundabout at Villeneuve is now open to traffic but some finishing work will continue through the winter and in the spring. The province is spending $6.
The man behind the fireworks

The man behind the fireworks

Every year, thousands of St. Albertans take in the New Year's Eve fireworks display put on by Thunder F/X.
Drug dealer linked to overdose deaths sentenced

Drug dealer linked to overdose deaths sentenced

A man that sold tainted drugs linked to the deaths of eight Albertans has been sentenced to XXX James Douglas Hardy pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking in March. He was sentenced in St.
Reporters consider significant stories from 2013

Reporters consider significant stories from 2013

The reporters and editors at the St. Albert Gazette handle hundreds of stories every year.
New date for mayor's charity walk

New date for mayor's charity walk

A major charitable event that aims to get people active and raise money at the same time will return in 2014 with a few changes. The St. Albert Gazette returns as media sponsor while Roy Financial returns as the major sponsor of the St.
Police seek gas 'n dash tips

Police seek gas 'n dash tips

The St. Albert Crime Stoppers Association is asking for your assistance in solving the following crimes: Gas ’n’ dash On Dec. 7 at approximately 4:12 p.m.
Get ready for more flu cases, AHS

Get ready for more flu cases, AHS

A recent surge in influenza cases is likely just the precursor to even more flu activity, said Dr. Gerry Predy, chief medical health officer for Alberta Health Services.
St. Albert incubating smart city alliance

St. Albert incubating smart city alliance

The city is moving forward in its quest to become smarter. The development and incubation of a smart city master plan and an associated alliance was approved as part of the 2014 municipal budget.
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