Municipal News

City proposes no 2019 tax increase

St. Albert's draft budget proposes no tax increase, thanks to the introduction of an electrical franchise fee.

Municipal inspection report released

City councillors have struggled with co-operation and respect as well as a long-term vision for St. Albert, according to a municipal inspection report released Tuesday.

Inspection identities revealed

Although the municipal inspection did not name any councillors specifically, the Gazette has learned that the behaviour of three councillors was highlighted in the report.

Crouse calls court case a trophy hunt

Mayor Nolan Crouse says his detractors are on a “trophy hunt” following a Court of Queen's Bench hearing Wednesday in Edmonton to remove him from office.

Crouse to stay in office, despite violations

A judge has decided not to remove the mayor of St. Albert from office, despite two instances where pecuniary interest rules were violated.

Storefront library funded

St. Albert residents will have access to a new storefront library by June at a cost of $796,200.