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City backs away from industry incentives

City backs away from industry incentives

St. Albert’s high profile and surging popularity in the investment community means the city no longer has any reason to offer any kind of discount or incentive to attract industry, councillors heard Monday.
Birdseed scientist off to nationals

Birdseed scientist off to nationals

A St. Albert student is off to a national science fair next month because of his bird-tastic research into sunflower seeds.
Bypass proposed for Cardiff

Bypass proposed for Cardiff

A $16 million bypass could solve most of Cardiff’s traffic woes, say residents, but county staff say it wouldn’t be built for decades.
Hailing frequencies open, captain

Hailing frequencies open, captain

Sir George Simpson students made first contact with an astronaut this week after placing a phone call to the International Space Station (ISS).
Baby items sales take off April 13

Baby items sales take off April 13

Next Saturday should be declared St. Albert baby day, considering the two major sales taking place. The Elmer S. Gish School Baby and Tot Items Sale goes from 9 a.m. until noon at 75 Akins Drive, followed by the Kinderland Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.
Nail care a concern for aging population

Nail care a concern for aging population

For many people nail care is summarized by cutting, clipping and adding nail polish. But a local manicurist and pedicurist says the growing senior population requires more than a trim.
Keeping St. Albert ‘SAIF’ for 25 years

Keeping St. Albert ‘SAIF’ for 25 years

If things have gone horribly wrong in your domestic relationship then help is close by to keep you safe. Stop Abuse in Families, also known as SAIF, is now celebrating its 25th anniversary on the scene.
Morality play

Morality play

Shakespeare being a staple in high school English classes yields a common question: why do we still read the Bard? Put simply, he creates a mirror into the underlying moral flaws still prevalent four centuries later.
African adventure

African adventure

Marie Renaud knows about big challenges. As the executive director of the Lo-Se-Ca Foundation, every day is about overcoming odds. "In my own job, I'm used to barriers all the time," she said.
Legal loses ambulance coverage

Legal loses ambulance coverage

Ambulances in Morinville will now respond to emergencies in the Town of Legal, a development that isn’t sitting well with residents.
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