Best Of T8N – 2017
May, 2017
Winners of the Best Places & Services in St. Albert
City
Best Local Music Event
Seven Music Festival
1st Runner Up Rainmaker Music Festival
2nd Runner Up Rock’n August
Best Local Arts Events
International Children’s Festival of the Arts
1st Runner Up ArtWalk
2nd Runner Up Night of Artists
Best Local Family Events
International Children’s Festival of the Arts
1st Runner Up Snowflake Festival
2nd Runner Up St. Albert Farmers’ Market
Best Local Performing Arts Festival
International Children’s Festival of the Arts
1st Runner Up Albert Singers Guild
Best Local Band
Tupelo Honey
Best Local Hero
Const. David Wynn
1st Runner Up Nolan Crouse
2nd Runner Up Mark Messier
Best Public Space
Lions Park
Sir Winston Churchill Avenue1st Runner Up Red Willow Park
2nd Runner Up Spray Park
Best Place for Outdoor Skating
Lacombe Lake Park
159 McKenney Avenue1st Runner Up Tie between Northridge Rink and Red Willow Park
Best Hidden Gem
Privada Wine & Tapas
#100-21 Perron Street1st Runner Up DaVinci Gelato
2nd Runner Up Red Willow Park
Best Politician
Nolan Crouse
1st Runner Up Michael Cooper
2nd Runner Up Cathy Heron
Best St. Albert Ambassador
Nolan Crouse
1st Runner Up Marc Kennedy
Best Non Profit
Lo-Se-Ca Foundation
#215-1 Carnegie Drive1st Runner Up St. Albert Food Bank
2nd Runner Up Stop Abuse In Families (SAIF) Society
Best Preschool
Tree House Playschool
1st Runner Up Tie between Tot Spot Academy and St. Albert Public School
Best Daycare
SIGIS Child Care Society
1st Runner Up Tot Spot Academy
2nd Runner Up Grandma Gooch Daycare
Best Tutoring
Success 2000 Study Centres
#208-25 St. Michael Street1st Runner Up Sylvan Learning
2nd Runner Up Oxford Learning
Best Place of Worship
Holy Family Parish
75 Poirier Avenue1st Runner Up St. Albert Catholic Church
2nd Runner Up St. Albert Parish
Business
Best New Business
Blonde & Co. Hair Salon
#206-506 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Tot Spot Academy
2nd Runner Up Empire Salon
Best Local Employer
Bright Dental
#210-5 Giroux Road1st Runner Up St. Albert Honda
2nd Runner Up Blonde & Co. Hair Salon
Best Business Décor
Seasons Gift Shop
8665 McKenney Avenue1st Runner Up Tie between Sculpt Barre and Blonde & Co. Hair Salon
Best Business Website
Bright Dental
#210-5 Giroux Road1st Runner Up Sweet Boutique
2nd Runner Up Sculpt Barre
Best Business Social Media Presence
Tie between Sculpt Barre and Sweet Boutique
1st Runner Up Tara Borle—Mortgage Team
Best Auto Service
St. Albert Tune-Up & Brake Auto Centre
452 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up St. Albert Honda
2nd Runner Up Big Kev’s Tire and Auto
Best Autobody Repair Shop
Sturgeon Autobody
36A Rayborn Crescent1st Runner Up Boyd’s Autobody & Glass
2nd Runner Up Redline Custom Autobody
Best Automotive Tire Shop
Fountain Tire
234 St.Albert Road1st Runner Up Kal Tire
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Tirecraft
Best Taxi Company
St.Albert Taxi
1st Runner Up Tie, Sturgeon Taxi
2nd Runner Up Aaron Taxi
Best Bike Store
Cranky's Bike Shop
24 Perron Street1st Runner Up St.Albert Source for Sports
2nd Runner Up Sport Chek
Best Cleaning Service
Sargent Shine Auto Detailing
1st Runner Up Tie, Household Helpers
2nd Runner Up Luscious Bubbles
Best Florist
Funky Petals Flower Shop
#50, 200 St.Albert Road1st Runner Up Swish Floral
2nd Runner Up Klondike Flowers
Best Gardening Store
Hole's Greenhouse
101 Riel Drive1st Runner Up Canadian Tire
2nd Runner Up Home Depot
Best Gift / Giftware Store
Seasons Gift Shop
8665 McKenney Ave1st Runner Up Modern Eyes
2nd Runner Up Swish Floral
Best Hardware Store
Home Depot
1st Runner Up Rona
2nd Runner Up Canadian Tire
Best Lawyer
Laura Maloney - Weary & Co
30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Doug Ritzen - Olivieri
2nd Runner Up James Weary
Best Shopping / Retail Complex
St.Albert Centre
375 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Shops of Boudreau
2nd Runner Up Erin Ridge North
Best Sporting Goods Store
St.Albert Source for Sports
#10, 580 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Sport Chek
2nd Runner Up Canadian Tire
Best Animal Hospital / Veterinarian
Tudor Glen Veterinarian Clinic
1005 Tudor Glen Place1st Runner Up Sturgeon Animal Hospital
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Animal Clinic
Best Pet Care Provider
Fairy Tales Dog Spa
1st Runner Up Barkers
2nd Runner Up The Ranch Kennels
Best Local (close-by) Golf Course
Sturgeon Golf Course
25114 Sturgeon Road1st Runner Up Sandpiper Golf Course
2nd Runner Up Cardiff Golf Course
Best Travel Agency
Expedia Cruise Ship Centre
1st Runner Up AMA
2nd Runner Up Airline Ticket Centre
Best Dance Studio
Danceco
9030 McKenney Ave1st Runner Up Overdrive Dance Co
2nd Runner Up Zero Gravity Dance Studio
Best Yoga Studio
Lahari Yoga
#200, 86 McKenney Ave1st Runner Up Soul Fitness
2nd Runner Up Divine Health
Best Music School
Visionary Centre for Performing Arts
580 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Musikgarten
Best Gym or Workout Centre
Servus Place
400 Campbell Road1st Runner Up Good Life
2nd Runner Up Orange Theory
Home & Living
Best New Residential Development
Jensen Lakes
1st Runner Up Erin Ridge North
2nd Runner Up Riverside
Best Home Accessory Store
Seasons Gift Shop
8665 McKenney Ave1st Runner Up Design Furniture Gallery
2nd Runner Up Winners
Best Financial Consultant
Simon O'Neill, Primerica Financial Services
1st Runner Up Paul Monson Investors Group
Best Mortgage Broker
Tara Borle Mortgage Team
5 Giroux Road1st Runner Up Kim Rattray, CIBC
2nd Runner Up Carol McCaffrey, Mortgage Architects
Best Real Estate Agent
Ryan Sellers, Remax
12 Hebert Road1st Runner Up Patrick Stewart, Realty Executives
2nd Runner Up Erin Willman, Remax
Best Real Estate Brand
Remax
12 Hebert Road1st Runner Up Tie, Sarasota
2nd Runner Up Realty Executives
Best Local Home Builders
Sarasota
25 Carleton Drive1st Runner Up Audie Benson
2nd Runner Up Heredity Homes
Best Home Builder (non Local)
Rosecroft Hoems
1st Runner Up Tie, Coventry Homes
2nd Runner Up Reidbuilt
Best Paint Store
Days Paints, Benjamin Moore
382 St.Albert TrailBest Local Contractor
Caruana Interior and Contracting
8 Riel DriveBest Local Landscaping Supplies
Rockland Landscaping Supplies
25422 Villeneuve Road1st Runner Up Tie, Modern Earth Landscaping
2nd Runner Up Terra Nova Landscaping
Fashion & Style
Best Hair Salon
Voodoo Hair Salon
Unit 140, 16 Renault Crescent1st Runner Up Studio 107
2nd Runner Up Tangled Hair Salon
Best Barber Shop
Tommy Guns
140 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Rob's Barbershop
Best Shoe Store
Payless Shoes
1st Runner Up Tokota Shoes
2nd Runner Up Quarks
Best Men's wear store
Mark's Work Warehouse
244-375 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up The Bay
2nd Runner Up Tip Top Tailors
Best Women's Wear Store
Sweet Boutique
31 Fairview Blvd1st Runner Up Bella Maas
2nd Runner Up The Bay
Best Fashion Accessory Store
Sweet Boutique
31 Fairview Blvd1st Runner Up Bella Maas
2nd Runner Up Winners
Best Baby/Toddler/Kids Wear Store
Children's Place
375 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Winners
2nd Runner Up The Bay
Best Jewelry Store
TIE
1st Runner Up Gemport
2nd Runner Up Concept Jewelry
Health & Wellness
Best Acupuncturist
Trudi Rumball, Off the Hook
30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up TIE, Dr.Peter Shipka
2nd Runner Up Dr. Bronwen Samuel
Best Chiropractor
Dr.Mark Holzer, Sierra Chiropractic & Massage
585 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Dr.Heather Rouse
2nd Runner Up Dr.Peter Shipka
Best Physiotherapist
Anita Cassidy, Leading Edge
145 Carleton Drive1st Runner Up TIE, Chad Burden
2nd Runner Up Rachel Humphrey
Best Dentist
Dr. Frank Neves, Bright Dental
5 Giroux Road1st Runner Up Dr.Karim Habib
2nd Runner Up Dr. Dana Hardy
Best Optometrist
Dr. Angela Morley, Sturgeon Vision Centre
530 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Dr. Ashley Larsen
2nd Runner Up Dr. Peter Roed
Best Medical Clinic
Grandin Clinic
1 St.Anne Street1st Runner Up Solace Medical Clinic
2nd Runner Up Horizon Medical Clinic
Best Spa
Off The Hook
30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Heaven Essence
2nd Runner Up Wellness Within
Best Massage Therapist
Amanda Taylor, Off the Hook
30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Catherine Beirnes
2nd Runner Up Yvonne Sanche
Best Nail Spa
Off The Hook
30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Awesome Nails
2nd Runner Up Heaven Essence
Best Place for a Mani / Pedi
TIE
1st Runner Up Off The Hook
2nd Runner Up Heaven Essence
Best Weight Loss Consultation Business
Weight Watchers
Food & Beverage
Best Steaks
12 Acres
CLOSED1st Runner Up Nineteen
2nd Runner Up Earls
Best Sushi
Sushi Park
9 St.Anne St1st Runner Up Ohana-Ya
2nd Runner Up Edo
Best Tapas
Privada Wine & Tapa bar
100, 21 Perron St1st Runner Up Central Social Hall
2nd Runner Up Cerdo Taco
Best Sandwiches
Press'd
3509 Tudor Glen1st Runner Up Subway
Best Pasta
Nello's Cucina Italiana
512 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Sorrentinos
2nd Runner Up Eastside Marios
Best Ice Cream Shop
Dairy Queen
1st Runner Up Marble Slab
2nd Runner Up Gepettos
Best Takeout
Lingnan Express
2 Hebert Road1st Runner Up Jack's Burger Shack
2nd Runner Up Boston Pizza
Best Bakery (bread,buns, etc)
Grandin Bakery
11 Bellerose Dr1st Runner Up Cobbs
2nd Runner Up Sobeys
Best Bakery (Sweets, Cookies, Cupcakes, etc)
Over the Top Cakes
2 Sir Winston Churchill Ave1st Runner Up Grandin Bakery
2nd Runner Up Cobbs
Best Dining Experience ($20+ / entree)
XIX Nineteen
150 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up 12 Acres
2nd Runner Up Nello's
Best Dining Experience (- $20 / entree)
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
5 Giroux Road1st Runner Up Cerdo
2nd Runner Up Buco
Best Chinese
TIE
1st Runner Up Lingnan Express
2nd Runner Up Asian Connection
Best Japanese
Sushi Park
9 St.Anne St1st Runner Up Edo
2nd Runner Up Ohana-Ya
Best Thai / Vietnamese
Thai Mekong
506 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Tie, Saigon Cuisine
2nd Runner Up Second Bowl
Best Pub
Central Social Hall
525 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Tie, Original Joe's
2nd Runner Up Celtic Knot
Best New Restaurant
Buco Pizzeria & Vino
130 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Juntos
2nd Runner Up Cora's
Best Date-Night Restaurant
XIX Nineteen
150 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Privada Wine Bar
2nd Runner Up Cajun House
Best Most Innovative Menu
XIX Nineteen
150 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Privada Wine Bar
2nd Runner Up 12 Acres
Best Wine List by the glass
Privada Wine & Tapas
21 Perron Street1st Runner Up Nineteen
2nd Runner Up Buco
Best Wine List by the bottle
Privada Wine & Tapas
21 Perron Street1st Runner Up Nineteen
2nd Runner Up Sorrentinos
Best Beer tap list
Central Social Hall
525 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Original Joe's
2nd Runner Up Celtic Knot
Best Beer list by bottle
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
5 Giroux Road1st Runner Up Central Social Hall
2nd Runner Up Celtic Knot
Best Sports Bar
Central Social Hall
525 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Original Joe's
2nd Runner Up Celtic Knot
Best Late Night
Central Social Hall
525 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Original Joe's
2nd Runner Up Crown and Tower
Best Patio
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
5 Giroux Road1st Runner Up Earls
2nd Runner Up Central Social Hall
Best Menu Design
12 Acres
CLOSED1st Runner Up Nineteen
2nd Runner Up Privada Wine bar
Best Atmosphere
TIE
1st Runner Up Privada Wine Bar
2nd Runner Up Central Social Hall
Best Most Kid Friendly
Boston Pizza
2 LocationsBest Wine Store
Hick's Fine Wines
150 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Campbell Liquor
2nd Runner Up Lacombe Park Spirits
Best Beer Store
Sobey's Liquor
585 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Lacombe Park Spirits
2nd Runner Up Campbell Liquor
Best Caterer
Darcy's Catering
1 Rayborn Crescent1st Runner Up TIE, Care-it Deli
2nd Runner Up Up-Town Catering
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