Local News

They were born to give and give and give. That’s the perception of superintendent Barry Wowk regarding all the children of the St. Albert Protestant School District. “I’m very, very proud of them,” he exclaimed.

The balmy weather this December provides irony for those who love winter sports. The weather is perfect and makes us crave the outdoors, but conditions are less than ideal on outdoor rinks and ski trails.

Fireworks guru Rob Kowalyshyn has a plan that he believes will start his St. Albert New Year’s Eve show with a bang on Saturday. “At 8:30 p.m., which is midnight in Newfoundland, we’ll get the fireworks going in St.

St. Albert will be getting a new master plan meant to guide future councils on decisions that affect the social health and wellbeing of the community.

December is the month of holiday giving. Give of your time and volunteer in your community. The St.

There’s been a change of the guard at the St. Albert Taxpayers’ Association (SATA) with a new president acclaimed. Gord Hennigar, one of the original founders of the group, is the new president of the organization.

I am a young adult neutered male golden retriever Irish wolfhound mix. I am a tall dog and would not look out of place in a medieval castle. My coat is wiry and I am the colour of a golden retriever with golden retriever ears and tail.

This is the season for looking forward to the year ahead, but also for reflecting on the 12 months that have just passed. This holiday season, Gazette staff writers will share their memories from the past year.

The air is a little bit fresher around Morinville this month thanks to tweaks at the local pet food plant, says its owner — so much so that the plant might not need some high-tech scrubbers after all. Champion Petfoods put out a news release on Dec.

Alberta Health Services has identified 64 suspected outbreaks of norovirus, and is reminding people to take precautions to help prevent the spread of the illness. “I cannot give you information specific to St.