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Sturgeon Hospital Home boosts bottom line for foundation

Sturgeon Hospital Home boosts bottom line for foundation

A unique community collaboration in Morinville has resulted in big dividends for the fundraising organization that supports the region's major medical centre.
In search of biodiversity

In search of biodiversity

If you ever want to see biodiversity, just step inside the Wagner Natural Area. But watch where you step: you might tread on a rare orchid, crush an undiscovered beetle, scare a shrew or ravage a reptile.
Local farmer goes solar

Local farmer goes solar

John Bocock's family used to milk cows on his farm in this pale yellow barn.
Incumbents hone election plans

Incumbents hone election plans

Sturgeon County’‘s election ballot this fall will be awash with incumbents this year, with most councillors indicating they plan to seek re-election.
Haroun makes third run at council seat

Haroun makes third run at council seat

A local affordable housing advocate is throwing his hat in the electoral ring for a third time. Stanley Haroun, chair of the St. Albert Housing Society, announced Monday he is seeking a seat on city council.
Gazette retracts story about $3-million loan

Gazette retracts story about $3-million loan

The Gazette would like to retract a story published in Wednesday's paper that contained inaccuracies about a city council motion regarding a development agreement with Landrex Developers for Erin Ridge North.
Gazette repeats at awards competitions

Gazette repeats at awards competitions

The St. Albert Gazette repeated as the top community newspaper in Alberta, completing a sweep of provincial and national titles in addition to continental honours.
No charges in forklift death

No charges in forklift death

Two years after his death, provincial workplace health and safety inspectors have decided not to pursue charges in the death of local teen Mitchell Tanner.
School resource officer moving on

School resource officer moving on

Const. Dave Henry, the school resource officer (SRO) of two local high schools, is being relocated to Airdrie, much to the dismay of the city's youth who have even started an online petition to get him to stay.
St. Albert couple killed in motorcycle crash

St. Albert couple killed in motorcycle crash

A St. Albert couple died Sunday when their motorcycle collided with a pickup truck outside Stony Plain.
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