St. Albert Gazette

Grocery theft 'off the rails' as cost of living bites in northern Alberta town Barrhead RCMP Detachment Commander and Westlock Traffic Services commander discuss policing priorities and strategies with county councillors

BEYOND LOCAL: Grocery theft 'off the rails' as cost of living bites in northern Alberta town

Municipal election spending on the rise St. Albert Mayor Olivieri spent nearly five times on campaign as Heron did in 2021 election.

NEWS: Municipal election spending on the rise

Bellerose High School senior girls basketball team bring home Div. 4 championship Team caps off a perfect 13-0 season with a city championship.

NEWS: Bellerose High School senior girls basketball team bring home Div. 4 championship

Local mortgage broker discusses tips for home renovations A local St. Albert mortgage broker says there are avenues for new home buyers to renovate a home that brings it closer to their dream.

NEWS: Local mortgage broker discusses tips for home renovations

St. Albert artists explore space in out-of-this-world exhibit Visual Arts Studio Association brings together a series of works that blend art, nature and the cosmos

NEWS: St. Albert artists explore space in out-of-this-world exhibit

Residents voice concerns on youth transitional housing facility Mayor and council say that no development has been decided for the parcel of land on 16 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue.

NEWS: Residents voice concerns on youth transitional housing facility

Two more Alberta petitions get green light to collect signatures to oust politicians EDMONTON — Recall petitions aiming to oust two opposition members of Alberta's legislature have been approved by Elections Alberta.

BEYOND LOCAL: Two more Alberta petitions get green light to collect signatures to oust politicians

Recall petition issued against St. Albert MLA Marie Renaud Recall petition against NDP MLA has until June 10 to collect 15,502 signatures.

NEWS: Recall petition issued against St. Albert MLA Marie Renaud

Alberta landowners take stand over years of missed payments by delinquent oil company EDMONTON — Some Edmonton landowners are taking a stand by erecting a blockade against what they call a delinquent oil and gas company.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta landowners take stand over years of missed payments by delinquent oil company

Snow returns to St. Albert, 5 cm expected 5 cm of snow expected by Thursday evening.

NEWS: Snow returns to St. Albert, 5 cm expected

Proposal for integrated fire services moves forward in Sturgeon County As the province fast-tracks a review of Gibbons' financial situation, local leaders are eyeing regional partnerships to cut costs and improve services.

NEWS: Proposal for integrated fire services moves forward in Sturgeon County

Film shot in southern Alberta set for Calgary release A locally filmed romantic drama movie releasing this week

BEYOND LOCAL: Film shot in southern Alberta set for Calgary release

Innisfail’s Travel Inn & Suites residents forced out into the cold Hotel with long-term rentals closing March 15 and 17 vulnerable citizens and two staff members must find new homes

BEYOND LOCAL: Innisfail’s Travel Inn & Suites residents forced out into the cold

Paul Kane students rise to Culinary Challenge High school chefs go for gold at 19th annual competition

NEWS: Paul Kane students rise to Culinary Challenge

City of St. Albert rolls out Young Artist Legacy Award Applicants between the ages 13 to 21 may apply to receive grants for short-term programs, workshops and travel

NEWS: City of St. Albert rolls out Young Artist Legacy Award

The Citadel Theatre Announces its 2026/27 Season With 60 years of great theatre behind it, The Citadel Theatre has now revealed its 2026/27 lineup.

SPOTLIGHT: The Citadel Theatre Announces its 2026/27 Season #Spotlight #SponsoredContent #GreatWestMedia

St. Albert–Sturgeon River MP says MPs don’t control their own salaries Michael Cooper says pay increases are set by a legislated formula after New Brunswick MP Mike Dawson announced he would reject the upcoming raise.

NEWS: St. Albert–Sturgeon River MP says MPs don’t control their own salaries

Free talk on French radio at the Musée Friday CHFA’s first broadcast was at Legal church

NEWS: Free talk on French radio at the Musée Friday

Sturgeon Hospital brings back Together for the Sturgeon The month-long fundraiser invites St. Albert businesses and individuals to donate towards surgical programs

NEWS: Sturgeon Hospital brings back Together for the Sturgeon

Alberta officials brief Sturgeon County on Gibbons viability review The expedited review is part of a process that could see the Town of Gibbons dissolve and become a hamlet.

NEWS: Alberta officials brief Sturgeon County on Gibbons viability review

St. Albert RCMP seek public's help to find two missing teenagers Police in St. Albert are searching for 14-year-old Mina Blackie and 13-year-old Avery Allen, who were last seen together on Tuesday March 10.

NEWS: St. Albert RCMP seek public's help to find two missing teenagers

Oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta going strong, says Brian Jean Jean was one of the keynote speakers at the 'Let's Talk Economic Growth' conference, which was hosted by Portage College at the Lac La Biche Campus on Feb. 27

BEYOND LOCAL: Oil and gas industry in northeastern Alberta going strong, says Brian Jean

This Alberta town just repealed its youth curfew bylaw A bylaw that banned youth from public places past midnight was repealed this week in Okotoks

BEYOND LOCAL: This Alberta town just repealed its youth curfew bylaw

St. Albert radio host receives ag award Jackie Rae Greening recognized for life on rural radio

NEWS: St. Albert radio host receives ag award

RCMP officer discharges weapon during response to stabbing incident in northern Alberta The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a Level 1 matter after an RCMP officer shot a man suspected of stabbing a young woman in St. Paul on March 10.

BEYOND LOCAL: RCMP officer discharges weapon during response to stabbing incident in northern Alberta

Alberta school evacuated after bomb threat Notre Dame Collegiate has been evacuated and roads in the area are closed as police respond to a bomb threat at the school

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta school evacuated after bomb threat

Paddling shut down on three popular Banff lakes to protect against aquatic invasive species In Banff National Park, paddling and large inflatables as well as fishing with waders or wading boots will be banned at Lake Minnewanka, Bow Lake and Moraine Lake.

BEYOND LOCAL: Paddling shut down on three popular Banff lakes to protect against aquatic invasive species

St. Albert pays tribute to hockey legend NHL star Troy Murray grew up here

NEWS: St. Albert pays tribute to hockey legend

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures EDMONTON — A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has failed. Smith is the second premier in Alberta's history to face a recall petition, with the other happening nearly 90 years ago.

BEYOND LOCAL: Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures

Sentence expected this month for Alberta man who shot father Sentencing arguments were made on Friday, March 6, in an Alberta Court of Justice hearing for a man who shot his father in Okotoks in 2024

BEYOND LOCAL: Sentence expected this month for Alberta man who shot father