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Flags lowered to mark end of Afghanistan mission

Flags lowered to mark end of Afghanistan mission

Flags were lowered at schools and institutions across the region this week to mark the end of Canadian involvement in Afghanistan.
Be ready to vote in Hockeyville competition, city urges

Be ready to vote in Hockeyville competition, city urges

The city is urging voter-readiness if St. Albert is announced as a continued contender for the 2014 Kraft Hockeyville competition Saturday night.
Magazine ranking good for business and branding

Magazine ranking good for business and branding

Being ranked the best place to live in Canada by MoneySense magazine can be good for business and St. Albert's brand, say local leaders.
Magazine ranks St. Albert as the nation's best place to live

Magazine ranks St. Albert as the nation's best place to live

It's official – St. Albert is number one. MoneySense magazine has named the city the overall best place to live in Canada.
Gamers likely to get steamed this year

Gamers likely to get steamed this year

No, it’s not the new line from Rug Doctor. It’s not some humidifying gizmo on the Shopping Network. And it sure isn’t a new facade deemed ecofriendly by Syncrude.
Asian buyer invested in defunct condo project

Asian buyer invested in defunct condo project

A man from Hong Kong has added his name to the list of investors who are still waiting to be reimbursed funds paid to a now defunct condo development in the city. In late September, the Gazette learned that a group of St.
Local leaders praise transportation dollars

Local leaders praise transportation dollars

St. Albert's mayor gave the provincial budget a mild thumbs-up this week, praising its support for public transit while at the same time criticizing its cuts to cash for cities.
School Notes

School Notes

Morinville students will be fixing drywall, performing Shakespeare and throwing judo-chops this Friday as the local high school embarks on an experiment in flexible scheduling.
St. Albert arenas in Hockeyville running

St. Albert arenas in Hockeyville running

A St. Albert arena project is in the running for a top-four position in the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest. Officials with the St.
Program aims to build inclusive community

Program aims to build inclusive community

A local program for behaviour and learning challenged children is looking for a new home. They don't want just any building, they are on a quest to make St. Albert an "inclusive city.
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