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MPs battle for most patriotic riding title

MPs battle for most patriotic riding title

St. Albert's member of Parliament plans to blanket the city with flags this month as part of a patriotic throw-down with Sherwood Park. Edmonton-St. Albert MP Brent Rathgeber kicked off his Proud to Be Canadian campaign this week.
FCSS to undergo major changes

FCSS to undergo major changes

St. Albert’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is about to undergo some major changes, according to a report presented to city council on Tuesday.
Four legs up

Four legs up

When the Hamels brought their new dog home two weeks ago, they weren't just introducing a new pet to their lives, they were introducing hope.
Brazil troupe enjoys clowning around

Brazil troupe enjoys clowning around

Clowns conjure up images of white face paint, a red button nose and oversize floppy shoes, jokers who resort to slapstick to make an audience laugh.
Music teacher hits the right note

Music teacher hits the right note

Allyson MacIvor wanted to honour the teacher she once told to “eff-off.” So she nominated him for an Excellence In Teaching Award.
Watching Angels and Demons feels like purgatory

Watching Angels and Demons feels like purgatory

Who out there remembers the colossal borefest that was The Da Vinci Code? Keep in mind I’m talking about the movie, not the book. The book, like all of Dan Brown’s novels (including Angels and Demons), was a real page-turner.
K of C celebrates half century of service in St. Albert

K of C celebrates half century of service in St. Albert

A local service organization is spending this weekend celebrating a milestone with some special guests. Earlier this year, the Knights of Columbus Council #4742 (also called the St. Albert Council) marked its 50th anniversary.
Smart growth analysis could stall development

Smart growth analysis could stall development

City council is in a conundrum, with development in the north at stake.
Local church collecting bikes for Cuba

Local church collecting bikes for Cuba

You know that it’s there, sitting idly, just collecting dust and your unfulfilled wishes for more exercise. It's your old bicycle. Maybe it’s not so old but one local church wants you to give it up to people who will use it.
Day care to set up shop in Grandin mall

Day care to set up shop in Grandin mall

St. Albert tots will have a new place to spend their days when Little Einsteins Daycare opens this September. On Tuesday, city council approved a development permit for a brand new day care in Grandin Park Plaza.
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