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Electric cars still playing catch up

Electric cars still playing catch up

Developers need to build the iPad of electric cars if those cars are to be the future of transportation, says the head of Alberta’s eco-rebate program.
Spring thaw hits city, county

Spring thaw hits city, county

Residents may be tempted to put on their flip-flops with temperatures climbing into the double digits this weekend, but with spring weather comes spring melting. Melting which has turned Danielle Liebl’s property into a lake.
MacKay seeks whistle stop

MacKay seeks whistle stop

St. Albert’s plans to halt trains from blowing their whistles and to find the best route through the city for a future LRT line might be on a collision course. Coun.
Roundabouts work, say experts

Roundabouts work, say experts

Roundabouts are a proven way of reducing injuries at intersections, say experts, and would make Morinville’s main street safer.
Social master plan approved

Social master plan approved

St. Albert is an inclusive, healthy community where residents look out not just for their neighbours but also for one another, says the city’s newest master plan.
Students say sayonara, Canada

Students say sayonara, Canada

Sturgeon Composite students will head to Japan this summer after playing host to a group of Japanese exchange students.
Adopt a pet

Adopt a pet

Thompson, named for the explorer David Thompson, is a lively, outgoing puppy who will grow up to be an excellent companion for an active individual or family. A typical Lab he enjoys playing in the water.
Local student lands top university award

Local student lands top university award

A St. Albert Grant MacEwan University student was awarded the distinguished Student of the Year award. Jamie Hofmann, 21, a psychology graduate, received a certificate and $500 at the university’s Student Awards Night on April 6.
Teachers won't welcome imposed settlement

Teachers won't welcome imposed settlement

Local teachers rejected the province’s proposed four-year deal solely because they would prefer to negotiate an agreement with their own board and not for any other reason, their representatives said Thursday.
Artistic garbage cans kick off citywide cleanup

Artistic garbage cans kick off citywide cleanup

Not all that smells is also bad looking. For the third year in a row, St. Albert Place will showcase a unique collection of garbage cans. The Botanical Arts Garbage Can Painting Contest will kick off Spruce Up St.
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