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Locals blow up over explosives site

Locals blow up over explosives site

Sturgeon County should not let the RCMP detonate explosives at its disposal site because the location is a target for terrorists, say some of its neighbours. The county's subdivision development appeal board heard an appeal last Feb.
Police briefs

Police briefs

A thief pried open the front door of a Grandin home and stole about $10,000 worth of stolen property Wednesday. The suspect (or suspects) broke into the residence in Grandin Woods Estates between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in the evening.
Villeneuve Road future still up in the air

Villeneuve Road future still up in the air

They bought homes with the idea that a partial road closure was practically a done deal. Todd Duliba is a resident who lives on Nault Crescent, a street in North Ridge where several homes back right onto Villeneuve Road.
Olé! Council approves Barcelona trip for staff

Olé! Council approves Barcelona trip for staff

St. Albert city council approved the city’s participation in an international conference in Spain later this year, but stopped short of using contingency funds to send two members of council.
Remembering Caelin

Remembering Caelin

In late December, a few weeks shy of his 19th birthday, Caelin Porter killed himself in a hotel room. Caelin was funny and charming. But his mother said his sadness could also break your heart. Most people never saw that side of him.
RCMP seek thieves, vandals

RCMP seek thieves, vandals

Two-time theft from Liquorama The assistant manager of a St. Albert liquor store said she felt she had been "struck in the face" following a double-theft from her store. Lynda Wood was working behind the till of Rivercrest Liquorama at 367 St.
Mock wedding to draw attention to potential housing crisis

Mock wedding to draw attention to potential housing crisis

A mock wedding will be held April 1 on the steps of the Alberta Legislature to bring attention to the housing crisis that could be inflicted on people with developmental disabilities as new regulations come into effect.
Council debates pay review

Council debates pay review

Whether St. Albert city councillors should be classified full-time positions caused debate Tuesday night when council discussed ratifying a committee to review its pay and expense policy. Coun.
Gen Y CEO program a success

Gen Y CEO program a success

The city is considering bringing back a youth entrepreneurship program that aims to help young people develop business skills.
School Notes

School Notes

Bellerose’s top chefs will fire up the pizza oven next week to teach some Kids With Cancer how to cook.
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