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Bill Alton - Liberal candidate

Bill Alton - Liberal candidate

Bill Alton is running for the Liberals in St. Albert because he believes in governing from the centre. The retired carpenter said he’s a Liberal and his father was a Liberal before him.
Melvin for premier

Melvin for premier

There’s a new politician in town, looking to sock it to the status quo. Melvin the Sock Monkey is running for premier, and he’s not hiding any of his dirty laundry.
Plant a tree, flap like a bird

Plant a tree, flap like a bird

St. Albert's annual effort to bring trees to the Sturgeon returns for its 10th year this weekend, and you can celebrate by dressing up as a bird. May 9 is the 18th annual Clean and Green Riverfest in St.
Councillor quits to take city job

Councillor quits to take city job

In a move that has raised some eyebrows, a member of St. Albert’s council has been hired for a top management level position within the city. Gilles Prefontaine handed in his resignation earlier this week.
Vintage DC3 makes stop in Villeneuve

Vintage DC3 makes stop in Villeneuve

It’s not exactly what you would call a smooth ride. Mind you, coming from a guy who is known to get woozy on a Ferris wheel, that’s not saying much.
Keep limber

Keep limber

It's that golfing, hiking, gardening, slo-pitching, biking wonderful time of the year, but as you swing into spring, consider starting off with a few warm up exercises first.
Bruce and Kathy Macmillan are believed to have perished

Bruce and Kathy Macmillan are believed to have perished

(Updated May 2 at 12:45 p.m.) The family of a St. Albert couple traveling in Nepal when a catastrophic earthquake hit have said Bruce and Kathy Macmillan died.
Marie Renaud - NDP candidate

Marie Renaud - NDP candidate

Marie Renaud was advocating for people before she decided to run for MLA. Renaud, 50, is executive director of LoSeCa, a St. Albert based non-profit. She has two adult children and lives in northwest Edmonton.
Wow your buyer

Wow your buyer

Spring is prime time for buyers and sellers to move house.
On the run with cure at the finish line

On the run with cure at the finish line

Ain’t nothing going to break his stride or slow him down.
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