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When running a 5K isn't enough

When running a 5K isn't enough

For some, the prospect of running a few miles isn’t even worth considering. For others, it’s not worth considering unless there are 20 obstacles and hilly terrain to make things more challenging.
Thefts from business parks

Thefts from business parks

A 1,000-pound piece of equipment that vanished from a storage yard on Riel Drive was perhaps among the more surprising thefts this summer. Police suspect the thieves took it with the help of some special gear.
Province confirms $7.9 million for St. Albert seniors housing

Province confirms $7.9 million for St. Albert seniors housing

Like many St. Albert seniors, low-income or otherwise, Ria and Henry Harks don’t want to move out of the city. They don’t even want to move out of their Mission home, but know it’s inevitable.
'Apparently, he was on fire'

'Apparently, he was on fire'

Bob Morgan is pretty laid back when he talks about how he rescued a pilot from a crashed fighter jet in Marville, France, 60 years ago. "I was at the end of runway control," recalls the 85-year-old air force veteran and St.
Park and ride delay causes frustration

Park and ride delay causes frustration

On days like today Sandy and Rob Wagner’s street looks more like a parking lot than a quiet cul-de-sac. It’s a Wednesday evening and they have just arrived home from work.
Chamber readies to beautify unsightly lot

Chamber readies to beautify unsightly lot

An unsightly lot on St. Albert Trail is getting a facelift, says the president and CEO of the city’s chamber of commerce.
Driest summer ever for Sturgeon

Driest summer ever for Sturgeon

By Kevin Ma New research from a renowned water scientist suggests that the Sturgeon watershed has just been through one of its driest periods in more than a century.
Michael Cooper - Conservative Party of Canada

Michael Cooper - Conservative Party of Canada

Michael Cooper is a bit of an anomaly when it comes to voter apathy among youth. Cooper, 31, has been engaged in the conservative cause since the age of 14, when he decided to join the provincial Progressive Conservatives.
Environment File

Environment File

City residents are encouraged to hug a tree this week as St. Albert holds its first official celebration of National Forest Week. National Forest Week is a nationwide event meant to raise awareness of Canada’s forests. It runs from Sept.
Andrea Oldham - Green Party of Canada

Andrea Oldham - Green Party of Canada

Andrea Oldham's goal was to put up a full slate of Green candidates in Alberta and she succeeded with a little help from herself. Oldham, 27, is the Prairies organizer for the Green Party of Canada.
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