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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
There’s a stand-out quality to spunky older women, whether it’s in person, in movies, or in books. Dianne Palovcik, a Canadian historical fiction writer, discovered her second career after retirement. If anything, it’s more fulfilling than her first.
“I’m a late bloomer. I always had the desire to write. I’m a voracious reader, but I always had excuses. I was working, and it was difficult to juggle all the pieces. When I retired, I made that promise to myself,” said Palovcik.
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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
It’s the second year St. Albert Rotary Club has organized the local initiative St. Albert Fights Hunger. It was deemed a success and organizers hope to host a similar event soon.
“Eight years ago we organized the first event and it was quite an undertaking. Part of the gap was due to the effect COVID had on things. It put it under the radar. But our president (Darija Slokar) this year was adamant she wanted to see greater community involvement,” said Andre Charrois, event chair.
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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
Get ready to be inspired. The 30th annual High Energy exhibition at the Art Gallery of St. Albert is a vibrant celebration of youth creativity and imagination.
This year, the AGSA features more than 120 works from students at École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High School, Paul Kane High School, and Bellerose Composite High School. The 2025 theme, Look Up and Marvel, challenged students to explore wonder and perspective in their art.
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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
The Arden Theatre transforms into a swamp filled with fairy tale characters on May 14 and 15 for two productions of Shrek the Musical.
École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High School and Vincent J. Maloney Catholic Junior High have joined forces to produce this family-friendly musical. One of Broadway’s biggest successes, the show is packed with relatable characters, catchy songs, humorous moments, and an easily accessible plotline.
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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
In 2024, Rainmaker Festival's Rock Night introduced Headphone Disco – a dance concept with plug and play wireless headphones.
After listening to feedback from participants, organizers are switching back to a more traditional format with The Rural Alberta Advantage (RAA) as headliner and The Royal Foundry as openers.
RAA, an award-winning folk-rock trio performs on Friday, May 23. It has rolled out five studio albums and various singles.
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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
Anybody can put on a cowboy hat and play dress-up, but to be really respected you have to earn the spurs.
Alberta-based Gord Bamford, one of the hottest country recording artists on the Canadian scene, has spent 25 years plus building a reputation with honest songs born from blue-collar roots experiences.
As luck has it, Bamford brings his milestone 25th Anniversary Just Gettin’ Started Celebration Tour to St. Albert’s Rainmaker Festival for a performance on Saturday, May 24.
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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
It takes a special talent to hold the attention of a roomful of loud, excitable children. But then Splash’N Boots have traveled the world building a global fan base in the past 20 years.
The duo has a hit television show on Treehouse TV and were part of Disney Jr. Canada appearing in more than 8.5 million homes daily.
More commonly known to parents as Nick Adams (Splash) and Taes Leavitt (Boots), their evolution as an iconic Canadian children’s music duo has made them a household name.
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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
Virtually every day Heidi Evens, executive director of St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association (SASHA), meets someone dealing with grief from the loss of a loved one.
Part of her role is to provide comfort. Since National Hospice Palliative Care Week is on Wednesday, May 7, Evans has organized a Walk to Remember.
The grief walk, a collaboration between SASHA, BLESS and St. Albert Bereavement Fellowship, provides a supportive environment with a rhythm for healing.
“A grief walk can get heavy.
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1 week ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
One of St. Albert’s media businessmen has received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Northern Institute of Technology.
Rob LeLacheur, a 1994 graduate of NAIT’s business program and founder of Road 55, was presented with the award on April 12. Road 55 is a St. Albert-based content creator that develops strategies and brings ideas to life whether it’s shaping videos or making a marketing plan.
“When they first called me a bunch of alarm bells went off.
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2 weeks ago | 
stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki
For more than a few decades, the St. Albert Pottery Guild has been fashioning some of the best ceramics across the Edmonton region and beyond.
The guild features two major exhibitions every year. Once again, the traditional St. Albert Potters Guild Spring Sale takes place May 1 to 3 in the main foyer of St. Albert Place.
The guild is composed of nearly 60 members, however only 20 to 25 will present their art.
