St. Albert News

The checkered history of the poinsettia's namesake and the flower's origins get new attention

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in Canada, the U.S. and across Europe.

Dec 25, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Council approves 2024 budget, increase to utilities jumps

The 2024 tax rate could still change despite the budget receiving formal approval on Tuesday, as the city won't finalize the rate until May.

Dec 25, 2023 9:01 AM Read more >

Report says EMRB has saved Alberta government $6.5M

Planning board saves province time, resources

Dec 24, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Brian Jean, Premier and other ministers fight federal emissions cap

“The emissions cap will drive away investment and hobble Alberta’s economy – this seems to be Ottawa’s plan,” says Brian Jean, provincial minister of Energy and Minerals.

Dec 24, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

St. Albert dentist retires after 57 years

“Keep brushing!” says Nobert

Dec 24, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Council finalizes 2024 budget 5.5 per cent tax increase stands

The property tax increase means St. Albert homeowners with a house worth an average of $500,000 can expect to pay an additional $226 in taxes next year.

Dec 23, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Alberta clean tech companies ready for new emissions rules

Alberta firms well-positioned to expand as standards come into effect

Dec 23, 2023 12:44 PM Read more >

Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Fort Edmonton Park

Nuova Vocal Arts mounts this jazzy holiday show at Capitol Theatre

Dec 23, 2023 9:43 AM Read more >

Updated Red List highlights freshwater fish decline, overlooks Alberta species

The recently updated Red List of Threatened Species, released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, now includes 157,190 species, up from 128,918 species recorded in the 2020 report.

Dec 23, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Truck drives into house in Forest Lawn

A truck drove into a house in Forest Lawn just after noon. On Friday afternoon just before 12:30 p.m. RCMP received a call that a truck drove into house near Frasier Drive and Foxbourugh Gardens. RCMP, EMS and Fire all responded. More to come.

Dec 22, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >