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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 10h

NEWS: Five candidates coordinate brochure delivery, say it’s not a slate

Five candidates coordinate brochure delivery, say it’s not a slate

Municipal election candidates Sheena Hughes, Shelley Biermanski, Alan Luck, Kristi Rouse and Greg Schell have pooled together resources to deliver election brochures.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 11h

BEYOND LOCAL: Uphill battle to recruit, train to meet the promise of more Alberta teachers: Post-sec

Uphill battle to recruit, train to meet the promise of more Alberta teachers: Post-sec

ATA President Jason Schilling called the clause to hire 3,000 new teachers over three years a “drop in the bucket” compared to the number of teachers needed in Alberta.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 12h

NEWS: St. Albert gets failing grade on solar

St. Albert gets failing grade on solar

Renewable energy group issues report cards on 10 Alberta cities

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 12h

BEYOND LOCAL: Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel

Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel

Trump posted on social media in February that he wanted to revive the Keystone XL project, which would run Alberta crude oil down to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 13h

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta education minister concerned about private school funding petition

Alberta education minister concerned about private school funding petition

Alberta's education minister says cutting government funding to private schools would only escalate the pressure faced by the province's strained public school system.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 14h

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith says Prime Minister Carney speaking Trump's 'love language'

Alberta's Smith says Prime Minister Carney speaking Trump's 'love language'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Trump prefers to hear about what Canada can offer to help make America "even greater."

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 15h

NEWS: Power up with fire safety

Power up with fire safety

Fire Prevention Week talks batteries

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 18h

NEWS: St. Albert teachers walk off the job

St. Albert teachers walk off the job

Strike a last stand for public education, say teachers

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 21h

NEWS: ENTER for a chance to WIN tickets to see Paula Cole & Sophie B Hawkins.

ENTER for a chance to WIN tickets to see Paula Cole & Sophie B Hawkins.

Enter here for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Paula Cole & Sophie B Hawkins on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7:30pm at The Arden Theatre.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: St. Albert candidate Q&A: Policing Services

St. Albert candidate Q&A: Policing Services

St. Albert's municipal candidates discuss how they believe St. Albert should handle policing services in the coming years.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Mayoral hopefuls talk local business, growth in election forum

Mayoral hopefuls talk local business, growth in election forum

Candidates fielded written questions on topics ranging from affordability to their political affiliations.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: MPs question Longest Ballot Committee organizer during probe of spring election

MPs question Longest Ballot Committee organizer during probe of spring election

The Longest Ballot Committee targeted Poilievre's riding of Carleton in the April election before taking aim at the Alberta byelection in August.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: B.C.'s Dix says it is 'Canadian' to disagree with Alberta Premier Smith over pipeline

B.C.'s Dix says it is 'Canadian' to disagree with Alberta Premier Smith over pipeline

Danielle Smith says B.C. Premier David Eby's recent rejection of her pipeline pitch last week is "un-Canadian" and "unconstitutional."

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers in Alberta striking for first time in 20 years

Teachers in Alberta striking for first time in 20 years

AU professor weighs in on historic trends and what's to come with the ATA strike

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta Premier in Ottawa to push for federal partnership on energy projects

Alberta Premier in Ottawa to push for federal partnership on energy projects

Smith met with Carney on Monday at the Ottawa airport, just before he boarded a plane to Washington, where he is to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta teachers' strike, biggest in province's history, enters day two

Alberta teachers' strike, biggest in province's history, enters day two

The last teachers’ strike was in 2002 and involved less than half that number, at 21,000.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: ENTER for a chance to WIN tickets to see Cirque Kalabanté presents Afrique en Cirque.

ENTER for a chance to WIN tickets to see Cirque Kalabanté presents Afrique en Cirque.

Enter here for a chance to win a 4 tickets to see Cirque Kalabanté presents Afrique en Cirque on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:30pm at The Arden Theatre.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Aspiring St. Albert speech-language pathologist wins national scholarship

Aspiring St. Albert speech-language pathologist wins national scholarship

Nicole Tomkins was inspired by grandfather's battle with aphasia after a stroke

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: Trustee Q&A: safe and caring schools

Trustee Q&A: safe and caring schools

Trustee candidates asked how they would protect students.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 2d

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian Union of Postal Workers says latest offer is a 'step backwards'

Canadian Union of Postal Workers says latest offer is a 'step backwards'

According to Canada Post, the new offers presented to the union on Oct. 3 include a compounded 13.59 per cent wage increase over four years, while maintaining the defined benefit pension, health benefits, vacation, and cost of living allowance.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 2d

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta RCMP provides pedestrian safety tips

Alberta RCMP provides pedestrian safety tips

As daylight dwindles, the risks for both drivers and pedestrians increase significantly.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 2d

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta teachers on strike, pushing for better public education

Alberta teachers on strike, pushing for better public education

For the first time in history, Alberta's public education system is staying home rather than reporting to their classroom.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: SPOTLIGHT: Chambers Plumbing & Heating Hosts Spooktacular Family Event #Spotlight #SponsoredContent #GreatWestMedia

Chambers Plumbing & Heating Hosts Spooktacular Family Event

The Halloween Scavenger Haunt and Hocus Focus events bring the community together and for fun and family time in October.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: Man sentenced to jail and probation in Barrhead credit card fraud

Man sentenced to jail and probation in Barrhead credit card fraud

Richard Joseph Zukowski has been sentenced in St. Albert Court of Justice for his role in a fraudulent credit card scheme that targeted a Barrhead auction house.

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St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 2d

BEYOND LOCAL: Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says

Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says

During a speech to a business group in Montreal, Danielle Smith said Alberta and Quebec are frustrated with a federal government that wants to impose its will on provinces.

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