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Local student vies for international prize

Local student vies for international prize

The Lions Peace Poster contest has a local contender with his young eyes on a big international prize. Eric Montpetit, a Grade 6 student at Neil M.
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.
Good infrastructure maintenance a highlight for mayor

Good infrastructure maintenance a highlight for mayor

One of Mayor Nolan Crouse’s highlights for 2013 isn’t a big, headline-grabbing project or controversy.
The enduring appeal of the ugly Christmas sweater

The enduring appeal of the ugly Christmas sweater

Those who embrace the fun and festive tradition of a holiday sweater for, oh, say, all of December, or at least at holiday parties, school concerts or Christmas dinner, may take umbrage at calling it ugly – it's in the eye of the beholder, isn'
My life was saved by rock 'n roll

My life was saved by rock 'n roll

OK, if not literally saved, certainly my life was changed by rock 'n roll. And Lou Reed played a part. It's his iconic song Rock 'n' Roll where the lyric, "Her life was saved by rock 'n' roll" appears.
Winter

Winter

More than a decade ago I was working on my bachelor of social work. During that time I had the privilege of being mentored during my first practicum by an amazing woman.
My shed – part one

My shed – part one

Last week I was honoured to be featured in the St. Albert Gazette in Our People. Reporter Viola Pruss wrote a very complimentary article about me and who I am.
Anonymous snow removal letter sparks resident ire

Anonymous snow removal letter sparks resident ire

If you have a concern about Laura Anderson’s sidewalk snow removal, you should talk to her directly rather than put an anonymous letter threatening an injury lawyer in her mailbox.
Gazette website wins North American awards

Gazette website wins North American awards

The St. Albert Gazette website has won several awards from a North American media association.
A pet for Christmas?

A pet for Christmas?

Is it a good idea to give a pet for Christmas? In recent years, there has been a decided push away from bringing a new animal into the home during the busy holiday season, particularly by animal welfare groups, and for many reasons: the high-stress t
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