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Costco opening in October, developments moving ahead

Costco opening in October, developments moving ahead

St. Albert's Costco is expected to open in the third week of October – the fourth week at its latest, said a spokesperson for a local developer.
The person behind the "wall"

The person behind the "wall"

You might see her checking out that new restaurant down the road, or walking the trails on a lush, summer morn. But most days Saylor McLennan looks at a computer screen, fingers flying across the keys, while posting new comments to Facebook.
Business owner challenges for seat in central Sturgeon

Business owner challenges for seat in central Sturgeon

Central Sturgeon County residents will see at least two names on their ballots this fall now that a Bon Accord man has stepped up to challenge incumbent Joe Milligan.
Outside world makes the 'art'side at VASA

Outside world makes the 'art'side at VASA

The name of the new show coming to the Visual Arts Studio Association tomorrow is Between Earth and Sky: Portraits of Rural Alberta.
Canadian Country Music Week powers up

Canadian Country Music Week powers up

The 37th annual Canadian Country Music Week starts tomorrow, a four-day party where everyone in the country music industry gets glammed up and does as much networking as possible.
'Coward' sucker-punches man near St. Albert Trail

'Coward' sucker-punches man near St. Albert Trail

On Saturday, August 24, my son was at the corner of Perron and St. Anne waiting to turn right towards St. Albert Trail. “You” were behind him in a black lifted Chevy pick-up truck with blue lettering on the licence plate.
New intersection camera online

New intersection camera online

A new speed on green, red light traffic enforcement camera was installed last week and was due to come online this week. The southbound lanes of St. Albert Trail at the intersection of Boudreau Road/Giroux Road were installed last week.
Adopt a pet

Adopt a pet

Annie is very new to foster care having been unclaimed from our partner pound. She is a well behaved, calm girl who seems to enjoy the company of other dogs.
County rips into Boonstock

County rips into Boonstock

Boonstock may have taken its last bow in Sturgeon County this summer now that a scathing report on it has caused some councillors to call for it to be banned.
A dynamo in the rough

A dynamo in the rough

It's dark and late. My ears are filled with the crunch of my sprinting feet pounding the road's gravel surface. This is accompanied by the roar of my rapid attempts at air exchange and the furious barking of every dog within half a mile.
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