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New community centre could cost $16 milion

New community centre could cost $16 milion

A preliminary report on a future home for the St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Club and several other community groups projects a future facility could cost as much as $16 million.
Victims' services looks to expand the ranks

Victims' services looks to expand the ranks

St. Albert Victim Services is hoping to attract more members to its ranks by adding to its board and its group of victims’ advocates. The agency is making a major push to add to the organization, hoping to roughly double its existing roster.
Boost renewables, sell oil to U.S., says expert

Boost renewables, sell oil to U.S., says expert

Alberta should create a feed-in tariff for renewable energy so it can sell more coal and oil to the U.S., says an energy guru.
The toughest two minutes

The toughest two minutes

St. Albert first class firefighter-paramedic Jim Hill's fledgling career in FireFit Combat Challenge came full circle at the Canadian Championships in Brampton, Ont. earlier this month. In May, Hill had competed in his first ever challenge.
Seniors' complex opens its doors

Seniors' complex opens its doors

After an 18-month construction process Rosedale St. Albert, a 148-bed seniors’ facility, is now opening its doors.
Locals disappointed by gun vote

Locals disappointed by gun vote

It's constitutionally impossible to change the long-gun registry as the New Democrats suggest, says a local member of Parliament — Canada should get rid of it instead.
City council hopefuls weigh in on affordable housing

City council hopefuls weigh in on affordable housing

St. Albert residents have until Oct. 18 to decide who should fill the city's six available council chairs. In this, our first instalment of a six-part Q&A series, the Gazette asked those seeking election to address affordable housing.
Farmer freed from combine after 20 hours

Farmer freed from combine after 20 hours

A Sturgeon County farmer is recovering in hospital after spending 20 hours trapped inside a combine. Ray Como, 82, fell into the engine compartment of the machine around 1 p.m. last Friday and was not discovered until almost 9:30 a.m.
School groups gain Servus access

School groups gain Servus access

School groups in St. Albert can now use more city-owned recreational facilities for free. St.
Court Briefs

Court Briefs

A Sturgeon County computer specialist is out almost $24,000 after he was caught cheating on his taxes.
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