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Ambulance wait times, code reds increasing again

Ambulance wait times, code reds increasing again

Ambulance response times are on the rise again, along with how often the St. Albert has no ambulances available to respond to emergencies, says the city's fire chief. A graph contained in the city's second-quarter report shows St.
Dogs to be unleashed for charity

Dogs to be unleashed for charity

The last day for the Grosvenor Park Outdoor Pool's season is coming up quick and its administrators have a unique and community-minded way to send it out with a bark. The city's first annual dog swim takes place on Monday, Sept. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Classroom on Wheels shows there's more to literacy than books

Classroom on Wheels shows there's more to literacy than books

A giant cow parked itself in front of St. Albert Place Thursday afternoon, in an effort to help parents foster literacy in their pre-school-aged children. The Classroom on Wheels (C.O.W.
City finds no takers for greenhouse gas plan

City finds no takers for greenhouse gas plan

Finding a consultant to help St. Albert reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to below 2008 levels is proving to be difficult for St. Albert’s environment office.
Bus routes set for major changes

Bus routes set for major changes

All-day bus service to North Ridge and Lacombe Park Estates begins Sunday, part of a package of transit changes taking effect that day. St.
Frozen yogurt taking off in St. Albert

Frozen yogurt taking off in St. Albert

Local frozen yogurt shop, Twisted Yogurt, is demonstrating that the trendy treat is more than just a fad. Owner Michael Bossio insists that frozen yogurt has staying power and is proving it with the growing success of his business.
Impaired penalties take effect

Impaired penalties take effect

Stiffer penalties kick in this long weekend for people caught behind the wheel with a blood-alcohol content below the criminal limit.
Avenir opens doors at open house

Avenir opens doors at open house

Sitting at work and wondering if you left the stove on? If you are living in the proposed development of Avenir to St. Albert’s northwest, all you’d have to do is log on to your house to double-check.
Shakeup at Enjoy Centre

Shakeup at Enjoy Centre

A former Enjoy Centre tenant responsible for three of the facilities' businesses was locked out Saturday after failing to pay rent. Bill Hole, co-owner of the Enjoy Centre, said the contract with Health Hub Holdings was terminated Saturday.
Youth centre puts fate in city budget

Youth centre puts fate in city budget

The Youth Community Centre hopes to stave off its closure by submitting a funding request to city council during its budget deliberations later this year. The move comes after the centre's board met with Couns.
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