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Heavy punch leads to conditional discharge

Heavy punch leads to conditional discharge

An 18-year-old man who threw a life-changing punch in an alcohol-fuelled range should be able to avoid a criminal record under a sentence imposed last week.
RCMP looking for help

RCMP looking for help

Police have released video surveillance stills of a suspect involved in the robbery of a customer at a gas station last month. The RCMP is looking for the public's help finding a man who came out of the Shell on St.
Sturgeon County upgrader signs major partner

Sturgeon County upgrader signs major partner

An upgrader in Sturgeon County took a step closer to construction last week when a major industry player signed on to pay half of the costs.
Smart growth costs worry mayor

Smart growth costs worry mayor

Developing the city's annexed lands using smart growth principles could lead to annual property tax hikes of at least six per cent, a prospect that worries Mayor Nolan Crouse.
IDP changes could pave way for acreages

IDP changes could pave way for acreages

Two Sturgeon County developments will come out from under the influence of St. Albert under a new deal to change a joint planning document for the two municipalities. A joint council committee last week endorsed a move to change the Sturgeon-St.
NASAP

NASAP

Jazz, two years old Hi there, my name is Jazz and I'm an approximately two-year-old, neutered male cat who is just looking for my forever home. I'm a super affectionate guy that loves lots of cuddles, hugs and snuggles.
City unwraps 'cultivate life' brand

City unwraps 'cultivate life' brand

St. Albert will soon be known as the place to come and cultivate life. After two years of planning and research, the city's new “cultivate life” brand was unveiled to council Monday night. According to Rob LeLacheur, chairman of the St.
Bigger is better

Bigger is better

As an educator, I truly believe that brain research can teach us more about how young people learn. Now video games are being combined with neurological studies to further unlock the mysteries of learning.
Morinville bus grinds to a halt

Morinville bus grinds to a halt

The wheels on the Morinville Interlink commuter bus will stop turning on April 30. In a unanimous vote council decided to cancel the service and end the contract with St. Albert Transit. The Interlink bus makes daily trips between Morinville and St.
A new portal to local literature

A new portal to local literature

Say good-bye to minty green! The St.
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