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Arts and Heritage reaches deal with city

Arts and Heritage reaches deal with city

Arts and Heritage and St. Albert have reached a new five-year stewardship agreement, but at the expense of almost 18 months of negotiations, a frayed relationship as well as several casualties.
Student death in Mexico stuns family, friends

Student death in Mexico stuns family, friends

A local university student who died at a Mexican resort this month was a potential leader in the mining industry, says his former professor. Christopher Mark Rogers of St. Albert died Jan.
City advised to acquire more land for future growth

City advised to acquire more land for future growth

St. Albert needs to change how it acquires land for city purposes if it wants to be ready to provide services to a larger population, council heard on Monday. With St.
Man facing charges for theft of $30k polar bear skin rug

Man facing charges for theft of $30k polar bear skin rug

Charges are pending against a St. Albert man whom RCMP arrested for stealing a polar bear skin rug in Canmore, worth an estimated $30,000. The St.
Arts and Heritage ratifies city deal

Arts and Heritage ratifies city deal

Arts and Heritage St. Albert voted Thursday night to approve a new five-year stewardship agreement with the City of St. Albert after months of discord and acrimony between the two side.
Pipes to stay under boulevards

Pipes to stay under boulevards

St. Albert will continue to require that underground infrastructure such as water and sewer pipes be installed underneath boulevards, despite a push from the development industry to move such pipes under the road.
Trouble with the ice

Trouble with the ice

For most people, seeing the sun glistening in the ice hanging from their roof is a magical moment of winter. The problem is, icicles are not just pretty to look at – they can be costly. Bob Jensen, estimator for Jensen Roofing Ltd. in St.
Idle No More rallies St. Albert

Idle No More rallies St. Albert

A St. Albert woman hopes local residents will be Idle No More and learn about new laws that threaten the environment and treaty rights. About 33 people rallied in front of St.
City issues ultimatum to Arts and Heritage

City issues ultimatum to Arts and Heritage

City council has issued an ultimatum to Arts and Heritage St. Albert — approve a proposal the city put forward two months ago or we’re taking over.
Former pawnshop owner owes $28K in restitution

Former pawnshop owner owes $28K in restitution

The former owner of St. Albert's now-defunct pawnshop pleaded guilty Monday to failing to pay back more than $28,000 to defrauded customers. Kenneth Angus Campbell, 58, was set to stand trial in St.
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