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Of mice and memory

Of mice and memory

To most people, mice are little more than cute critters or household annoyances but to others they hold the keys to our memory.
Music light show wows neighbourhood

Music light show wows neighbourhood

St. Albert is no stranger to Christmas decorations, what with spots like Elliot Place sporting more lights than a small galaxy at this time of year.
Van Damme out of jail

Van Damme out of jail

James van Damme was released from jail Monday after spending 60 days behind bars for threatening police officers from the St. Albert RCMP detachment. The former city council candidate appeared in St.
Collision kills local man

Collision kills local man

A local man is dead after his vehicle entered oncoming traffic south of Legal Friday evening. The man’s northbound car crossed the centre line on Hwy.
Books help teachers pay tribute to fallen colleague

Books help teachers pay tribute to fallen colleague

For one local elementary school, reading has become the best activity to learn, be entertained and honour a former educator at the same time.
Councillors tout LRT study as prudent planning

Councillors tout LRT study as prudent planning

St. Albert’s mayor might have changed his mind and his vote about the city conducting a study of LRT, but he still wants to see more details before any work begins. A $500,000 functional alignment study for a future LRT line through St.
Tensions could hurt search for new director

Tensions could hurt search for new director

The ongoing dispute between the city and Arts and Heritage St. Albert could hamper efforts to find a new executive director, says the board’s interim chair.
Club aims for boutique experience with spa addition

Club aims for boutique experience with spa addition

A local club is looking to create a niche in an ever-expanding fitness market. Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club is attempting to differentiate itself from other fitness providers in the city by bringing in new technologies and a spa.
With a bow on it

With a bow on it

There are a few dozen families in St. Albert whose Christmases will have a few extra presents under their trees, thanks to area sponsors and some members of a local Girl Guides group.
Local contractor bought by national company

Local contractor bought by national company

Local firm Nason Contracting Group was recently bought by Toronto-based Bird Construction Inc. The large national general contractor acquired the 25-year-old St. Albert-based company for approximately $12.8 million.
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