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Dogs and helicopters probably aren’t seen as natural companions. But when the dogs are members of the RCMP canine unit and have to be prepared for rapid movement for rescue or crime fighting, helicopters become their mode of transportation.

Premier Alison Redford unveiled her new cabinet Wednesday, a mix of familiar and new faces, young and veteran politicians, and rural and urban constituencies.

Nearly 150 years ago, three women trudged past a certain stand of white spruce trees near what would later become St. Albert. On a mission from God, they were with the Grey Nuns, and would become pivotal figures in this city's history.

Newly minted Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths has an interesting perspective on his new job. In fact, he literally wrote a book on it.

It was a moment of serendipity. Photographer Al Popil had some auto racing photos he was hoping to sell and St. Albert Gazette editor Duff Jamison was open to buying them.

For 50 years the St. Albert Gazette and the people of St. Albert have shared an odd relationship that in many ways is akin to a marriage. For better or worse, the newspaper and the community are joined as one. "St.

Have you heard? A new hearing-testing centre opened this summer in Citadel Mews in St. Albert. “The new St.

The first issue of the St. Albert Gazette appeared on June 17, 1961. Click here to read.

At a newspaper, the editor is the person responsible for ensuring the right stories get covered the right way, that the writing is clear, accurate and grammatically correct.

The unofficial sports bureau chief at the St. Albert Gazette developed into a community icon through his involvement with the award-winning newspaper.