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Blaze destroys Morinville Baptist Church

Blaze destroys Morinville Baptist Church

Morinville Baptist Church now stands as a pile of rubble after an early-morning blaze Saturday completely destroyed the structure. Fire crews were called to the church at 431 Grandin Drive at roughly 5:30 a.m.
Power company wraps up graffiti

Power company wraps up graffiti

The dull green appearance of FortisAlberta’s large switching cubicles has been given a botanical-themed touch-up, the company and city announced Friday.
Local cadet experiences 'magical' expedition

Local cadet experiences 'magical' expedition

Despite two weeks of grueling physical challenges, St. Albert cadet Sam Smith has nothing but positive memories of a recent trip to Iceland. Smith, 18, is a master warrant officer with the St.
Host of local performers help kick off United Way campaign

Host of local performers help kick off United Way campaign

Change starts here. That was the message coming from organizers, speakers and spokespeople at the kickoff for the United Way’s 2012 fall fundraising campaign at the Edmonton Expo Centre on Tuesday.
School district remembers Leo Nickerson

School district remembers Leo Nickerson

The smell of Douglas fir always brings Patty Klack back to her father's workshop. The daughter of former St.
Residents react to anti-teen comments

Residents react to anti-teen comments

Residents of Kirkland Drive, one of the streets in Kingswood that radiates out from a proposed park and school site say they have no problems with a high school being built on-site and don’t believe teenagers make bad neighbours.
Food drive labelled a success

Food drive labelled a success

The shelves are filling up nicely at the St. Albert Food Bank, thanks to the annual food drive held last Saturday.
Hole's site faces development delays

Hole's site faces development delays

Development at the original Hole's greenhouse site is on hold until the subdivision application is accepted by the city. "It's been a very lengthy process to get the subdivision done — much longer than I expected," said Bill Hole.
Alzheimer Society launches First Link program

Alzheimer Society launches First Link program

Dick Tansey said it was difficult on the days when his wife came home in tears after visiting a friend with dementia. The couple met their mutual friend many years ago when Tansey was still in business.
Preliminary inquiry for accused murderer set for May

Preliminary inquiry for accused murderer set for May

Elias Morgan Simon, the Morinville man accused of killing an Alexander First Nation man earlier this year, will face a preliminary inquiry in May.
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