Local News

The city is hoping to build on the success of its online model for collecting population data when it launches its municipal census April 2. St. Albert has traditionally performed a head count every other year.

A common pesticide that turns boy frogs into girls should get Albertans to think twice about how we grow our food, says a prominent scientist.

Warm weather has made this winter one of the weirdest Great Backyard Bird Counts in the event’s history. Bird Studies Canada released the results of this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count on March 21.

The key to good nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight is all about the portion size, says local registered dietitian Diane Jackshaw.

Journalist and author Steve Lillebuen had just returned home from the dentist one day when his phone rang. It was a 1-800 number that could have been a telemarketer, but Lillebuen picked up anyway. A voice spoke on the other end.

Veteran Gazette photographer April Bartlett earned a first-place industry award this week, taking home honours for best photojournalism from the Local Media Association (formerly the Suburban Newspapers of America).

Depending on who you ask, the city is, might be, or is not subsidizing Skybox Grill, the restaurant located at Servus Credit Union Place, under a lease that was renegotiated when the city purchased its Starbucks licence.

The Canadian penny will cease production as of this fall, but you won't find local businesses and collectors shedding any tears over its end.

While there are no votes to be gained from attendees, parents of full-day kindergartners should be pleased to know all candidates say their party would support the program. Full day programs are already offered in St.

St. Albert’s Sarasota Homes is one of four recipients of the 2012 New-Home Buyers’ Choice Award for non-production builders.