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Plant library opens in Jensen Lakes

3 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Kevin Ma

Garden gurus can borrow both plants and paperbacks this summer at a new plant library in Jensen Lakes. The Books and Blooms Propagation Library is set to open at the Jensen Lakes Library this June 24. The library offers patrons cuttings of indoor plants to grow at home and will be open all summer.
St. Albert astronomer, hockey columnist remembered

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | Kevin Ma

For decades he was St. Albert’s guide to the stars on ice and the stars above — a maestro of astronomical and hockey commentary. Now, St. Albert’s Bruce McCurdy dwells among those stars, watching the Edmonton Oilers from the heavens. Hundreds of Oilers and astronomy fans will be at the Telus World of Science Edmonton this Sunday, June 22 to pay tribute to Bruce Jefferson McCurdy, a renowned astronomer and hockey columnist who died from a heart attack on April 1, 2025. He was 69.
Beyond Local: Government alerted to no sexually graphic material so far in rural school libraries

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | George Lee

No examples of potentially age-inappropriate content from Alberta’s rural school libraries had landed on the education minister’s desk by Tuesday morning. During a roundtable with about 20 reporters and other rural media representatives, Demetrios Nicolaides confirmed that the examples of graphic content the government was alerted to originated from four books in Edmonton and Calgary school libraries.
Library CEO announces retirement

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | Kevin Ma

Peter Bailey is closing the book on his career as the head of St. Albert’s public library. The St. Albert Public Library Board announced in a letter June 17 that Bailey would retire as the library’s CEO this Aug. 31. Bailey has worked for the library for 24 years, the last 15 of which were as its CEO. Bailey, who turns 61 this year, said the upcoming council election and many recent staff retirements meant it was time to pass the torch.
National Park Campgrounds in Alberta: Where to Go and What to Know

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | Nerissa McNaughton

If you’re planning your next camping trip and considering Alberta’s national parks, here’s everything you need to know—from what makes a national park special to the differences between camping in national parks and private campgrounds, plus detailed insights into Banff, Jasper, Waterton, and Elk Island. National parks are federally protected areas that preserve the natural environment, wildlife, and cultural heritage of a region for future generations.
Red River Cart rolls into St. Albert Public

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | Kevin Ma

Sir Alexander Mackenzie students will get to ride through history this week as St. Albert Public Schools unveils its new Red River cart. SAM School students will be the first in St. Albert this June 20 to get hands-on with a Red River cart recently acquired by the St. Albert Public school district. The cart’s rollout corresponds with the lead-up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.
Run for Reconciliation returns to St. Albert

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | Kevin Ma

St. Albert’s Run for Reconciliation is getting ready to help Poundmaker’s Lodge rise from the ashes. About 400 people will rally at Lions Park this July 1 for the fifth annual Run/Walk for Reconciliation. Established in 2021, this annual event aims to raise awareness of the enduring trauma of Canada’s residential school system and encourage people to help build right relations with Canada’s First Peoples.
Beyond Local: Teachers and province to return to mediation table, business as usual for schools in Alberta

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | Meredith Kerr

Although 95 per cent of teachers voted in favour of a strike last month, it is business as usual at schools across the province. In a letter to parents dated June 13, St. Paul Education Superintendent Dr. Peter Barron said the Alberta Teachers’ Association is expected to return to mediation with the province on June 19 – 20, and again at the end of August if needed.
Have a “Come to Jesus Moment” with This Quirky Roadside Statue

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | Nerissa McNaughton

If you think life-size biblical statues and prehistoric creatures make an odd pairing, you’re absolutely right—but that’s part of what makes this roadside relic so unforgettable. Standing solemnly atop a hill, often camouflaged by the surrounding rock, this decaying statue is a curious and atmospheric mix of history, humour, and a dash of the surreal. The origins of Jesus of the Dinosaurs are as delightful as the statue itself.
ICYMI: Nostalgic Charm, Delicious Eats: Wendy’s Dairy Bar

1 week ago | stalbertgazette.com | Nerissa McNaughton

Wendy's Dairy Bar in Vauxhall is a nostalgia throwback for those that love the charm of yesteryear. A visit to this drive-in restaurant means savouring delicious food and the simple joy of enjoying a meal under the open sky. Wendy's Dairy Bar adds a unique flavour to your summer adventures in Alberta! The experience of going to a drive-in restaurant like Wendy's Dairy Bar offers a delightful throwback to simpler times.