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Rider dies in Numb Bum

Rider dies in Numb Bum

Alberta's ice-racing community is in shock this week in the wake of the death of one of their own during Alberta's longest, coldest ice race.
Vader rearrested

Vader rearrested

The man accused of killing two St. Albert seniors is back in custody on assault charges. Travis Vader was arrested in St. Albert on the evening of Feb. 12. St.
Latin jeans back on TV

Latin jeans back on TV

Latin denim boutique owner, Nora Furber, is back on TV. The owner of Monjeloco Jeans said she was lucky to be chosen for one of Canada Post’s 2015 commercials. The commercial aired Feb.
Veteran rider dies in ice race

Veteran rider dies in ice race

Alberta's ice racing community is in mourning today after learning that veteran ice racer Troy Ritchie died Sunday night from injuries sustained from a crash during the 26th annual Numb Bum 24 Hour ice race on Sandy Lake. Organizers cancelled the race Saturday night after Ritchie crashed his bike on the course, causing him serious injuries.
Police Briefs

Police Briefs

Highway 28A collision A woman has died after the vehicle she was in collided with a semi-truck on May 15 on Highway 28A at the junction of Highway 643, east of Gibbons.
Mazda 3 Sport worth the price

Mazda 3 Sport worth the price

"That's a bummer, man," as we used to say back in the early '70s. Meaning something went bad or was unforeseen. This was my first thought upon taking delivery of the Mazda 3 Sport GT on a winter day. Oh, if only it was summer.
Group seeks to bring Pride event to St. Albert

Group seeks to bring Pride event to St. Albert

An informal group of St. Albert citizens is looking to bring some Pride activities to the city in 2015. Kristopher Wells, a St.
Impact of provincial budget cut uncertain

Impact of provincial budget cut uncertain

The way in which the City of St. Albert will feel the expected provincial budget cuts is yet unknown. Provincial Finance Minister Robin Campbell made it known earlier this week that a five per cent cut is coming.
"If it's wrong, it's wrong"

"If it's wrong, it's wrong"

It was just another day in East Jerusalem. Debbie Hubbard was in the old part of Jerusalem in Israel – a place of old stone and old blood.
Program installs life-saving devices in nation's arenas

Program installs life-saving devices in nation's arenas

Servus Place was the site of a federal minister’s update on the installation of automated external defibrillators (AED) in arenas around the country. While St.
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