2023 Best of T8N Results
April, 2023
And, The winners are:
CITY
Best Local Arts Event
Artwalk St. Albert
1st Runner Up International Children’s Festival of the Arts
2nd Runner Up Amplify Festival
Best Local Family Event
International Children’s Festival of the Arts
1st Runner Up St. Albert Farmers’ Market
2nd Runner Up Canada Day
Best Public Space
Lions Park
1st Runner Up Botanic Park
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Library
Best Place for Outdoor Skating
Lions Park
1 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue1st Runner Up Lacombe Park Lake
2nd Runner Up Rotary Park
Best Hidden Gem
The UPS Store
3-11 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Whisk Bakeshop & Coffeehouse
2nd Runner Up Compass Chocolates
Best Politician
Michael Cooper
1st Runner Up Cathy Heron
2nd Runner Up Dale Nally
Best Non Profit
Lo-Se-Ca Foundation
215 Carnegie Drive1st Runner Up St.Albert Further Education
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Foodbank
Best Preschool
Treehouse Playschool
100 Sir Winston Churchill Ave1st Runner Up SIGIS Child Care Society
Best Place of Worship
Holy Family Parish
75 Poirier Avenue1st Runner Up St. Albert Catholic Church
2nd Runner Up St. Albert Alliance Church
BUSINESS
Best New Business
Pizza Garage
31 Fairview Blvd1st Runner Up OMG Cupcakes
2nd Runner Up Lustre Bridal
Best Local Employer
Generations Family Dentist
115 St Albert Trail Unit 5401st Runner Up The Ranch Kennels
Best Business Decor
Simone & Ivy Interiors
20, 580 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Sweet Boutique
2nd Runner Up Generations Family Dental
Best Business Website
Saltwater Boutique
140 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Kre8tive Agency
2nd Runner Up Simone & Ivy
Best Business Social Media Presence
Off the Hook Laser and Spa
102, 30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Ranch Kennels
2nd Runner Up Saltwater Bay
Best New Auto Dealer
St. Albert Dodge
1155 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up St.Albert Honda
2nd Runner Up Ron Hodgson
Best Auto Service
Big Kev’s Tire and Auto
205 Chatelain Dr1st Runner Up Trail Tire
2nd Runner Up Jiffy Lube
Best Autobody Repair Service
Sturgeon Autobody
36 Rayborn Crescent1st Runner Up Boyd's Auto
2nd Runner Up Gate Auto
Best Automotive Tire Shop
Fountain Tire
234 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Kal Tire
2nd Runner Up Trail Tire
Best Bike Shop
Cranky’s Bike Shop
24 Perron Street1st Runner Up St. Albert Source for Sports
2nd Runner Up Sport Chek
Best Florist
Charmed Floral
23 Akins Drive1st Runner Up Klondyke Flowers
2nd Runner Up Simone & Ivy
Best Cleaning Service
Lathered Cleaning Company
1st Runner Up Sargent Shine Auto Detailing
2nd Runner Up Unique Dry Cleaner
Best Gardening Store
Salisbury at Enjoy
101 Riel Drive1st Runner Up Canadian Tire
2nd Runner Up Home Depot
Best Gift / Giftware Store
Seasons Gift Shop
8665 McKenney Avenue1st Runner Up Simone & Ivy Interiors
2nd Runner Up Saltwater Bay
Best Lawyer
Laura Maloney – Weary & Company
400, 30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Matthew Kaup
2nd Runner Up Kirk Goodman
Best Shopping / Retail Complex
Erin Ridge Retail Centre
975 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up St.Albert Centre
2nd Runner Up The Shops At Boudreau
Best Sporting Goods Store
St.Albert Source for Sports
580 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Sport Chek
2nd Runner Up Crankys
Best Animal Hospital / Veterinarian
Sturgeon Animal Hospital
85 Neil Ross Road1st Runner Up Mission Ridge Animal Hospital
2nd Runner Up Erin Ridge Veterinary Centre
Best Pet Care Provider
The Ranch Pet Care
54302 Range Road 2611st Runner Up Barkers Pet Motel & Grooming
2nd Runner Up Bone & Biscuit
Best Pet Product Store
Bone & Biscuit
860 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Mr.Pet
2nd Runner Up PetValue
Best Local/Close By Golf Course
Cardiff Golf & Country Club
55307 Range Road 251 Morinville, AB1st Runner Up Sturgeon Valley Golf Club
2nd Runner Up Cattail Crossing
Best Martial Arts Studio
Phoenix Taekwon-Do
215 Carnegie Dr1st Runner Up Complete Fitness
2nd Runner Up Hayabusa Training Centre
Best Dance Studio
Danceco Ltd.
9030 McKenney Avenue1st Runner Up Overdrive Dance Force
2nd Runner Up Image School of Dance
Best Yoga Studio
Lahari Yoga
200, 86 McKenney Avenue1st Runner Up Soul Fitness
2nd Runner Up Wellness Within
HOME & LIVING
Best Commercial Development, in development
Erin Ridge Shopping Centre
1st Runner Up Jensen Lakes
2nd Runner Up Bellevue Village
Best Commercial Development, completed
The Shops at Boudreau
1st Runner Up Enjoy Centre
Best Residential Development, in Development
Jensen Lakes
https://liveinjensenlakes.ca/1st Runner Up Erin Ridge North
2nd Runner Up Riverside
Best Furniture Store
Simone & Ivy Interiors
20, 580 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up St.Albert Home Furniture & Appliances
2nd Runner Up Costco
Best Home Accessory Store
The Makers Keep
101 Riel Drive1st Runner Up Simone & Ivy Interiors
2nd Runner Up Marshalls
Best Financial Consultant
Aron Egay-Samu, Clarity Wealth Council
40A, 10 Carleton Drive1st Runner Up Clay Lindsay
Best Independent Mortgage Broker
Tara Borle
1st Runner Up Raeann Lefebvre – Keystone Mortgage
2nd Runner Up Mona Crandall
Best Local Contractor
Caruana Interiors & Contracting
9, 8 Riel Drive1st Runner Up Strauss Developments
2nd Runner Up Barracuda Services
Best Paint Store
Benjamin Moore / Days Paint and Wallpaper
382 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Home Depot
2nd Runner Up Dulux Paints
Best Landscaping Company
Rockland Supplies
25422 Villeneuve Road1st Runner Up Precision Landscaping
2nd Runner Up Twisted Landscaping
Best Flooring Store
Titan Flooring & Interior Design
1st Runner Up Alberta First Flooring
2nd Runner Up The Home Depot
FASHION & STYLE
Best Eyewear Store
MDO Optical
255, 140 St. Albert Road1st Runner Up Sturgeon Vision Centre
2nd Runner Up FYI Doctors
Best Hair Salon
Bliss Hair Design
7 St.Anne St1st Runner Up Rose & Onyx
2nd Runner Up Pink Pineapple
Best Men’s Wear Store
Tip Top Tailors
375 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up The Bay
2nd Runner Up Winners
Best Women’s Wear Store
Bella Maas
370. 5 Giroux Road1st Runner Up Sweet Boutique
2nd Runner Up Elle’s Boutique
Best Fashion Accessory Store
Sweet Boutique
200 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Bella Maas
2nd Runner Up Ennoja
Best Jewelry Store
Gemport Jewellers
11 St.Anne St1st Runner Up Watch and Jewelry Factory Outlet
2nd Runner Up Concept Jewelry
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Kevin Maloney
60 Riel Dr1st Runner Up Dr. Randy Vollrath
2nd Runner Up Dr. Dan Cooper
Best Physiotherapist
Dr. Chad Burden, Summit Physiotherapy
200 Boudreau Road1st Runner Up Anita Cassidy
2nd Runner Up Kendra Wilson
Best Dentist
Dr. Dana Hardy, Generations Family Dentist
1115 St. Albert Trail, Unit 5401st Runner Up Dr. Jeanine David, Cadence Dental
2nd Runner Up Dr. Beauchamp, Lacombe Park Dental
Best Dental Clinic
Cadence Dental
101, 51 Inglewood Drive1st Runner Up Generations Dental
2nd Runner Up Lacombe Park Dental
Best Optometrists
Dr. Angela Morley
1, 530 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Dr. Ashley Larson, FYI Doctors
2nd Runner Up Dr. Peter Roed
Best Spa
Off the Hook Laser and Spa
102, 30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Heaven Essence
2nd Runner Up Wellness Within
Best Massage Therapist
Amanda Taylor, Off the Hook
102, 30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Claudia Ricard, Arbor Massage
Best Nail Spa
Off the Hook Laser and Spa
102, 30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Bihns Nails
2nd Runner Up Judy’s Nails
Best Fitness Club
Goodlife Fitness
535 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club
2nd Runner Up Planet Fitness
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Best Breakfast
Toast Breakfast and Lunch
6B, 11 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Socrates
2nd Runner Up Cora Breakfast and lunch
Best Brunch
Toast Breakfast and Lunch
6B, 11 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Cora Breakfast and lunch
2nd Runner Up Glasshouse
Best Coffee Shop
Good Earth Coffee Shop
130 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Whisk Bakeshop & Coffeehouse
2nd Runner Up Mercato
Best Bakery (Bread, buns, etc)
Wild Earth Bakery
101 Riel Drive1st Runner Up Grandin Bakery
2nd Runner Up Cobs Bakery
Best Bakery (Sweets, cookies, cupcakes, etc)
Mercato
120 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Grandin Bakery
2nd Runner Up Whisk
Best Sushi
Sushi Park
9 St. Anne Street1st Runner Up Ohana Ya
2nd Runner Up Yuzen
Best Sandwiches
KB and Company
840 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Press’d Sandwiches
2nd Runner Up Mercato
Best Burgers
Jack’s Burger Shack
130, 15 Perron Street1st Runner Up Delux Burger Bar
2nd Runner Up Boardwalk Burger
Best Pasta
Nello’s Cucina Italiana
512 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Luisa Ristorante
2nd Runner Up San Remo
Best Chicken Wings
St.Louis Bar & Grill
375 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Wild Wings
2nd Runner Up Delux Burger Bar
Best Ice Cream Shop
DaVinci
11 Rayborn Crescent1st Runner Up Midtown Apothecary
2nd Runner Up Dairy Queen
Best Dining Experience (+ $20 / Entrée)
Riverbank Bistro
8 Mission Ave1st Runner Up Nineteen
2nd Runner Up San Remo’s Bistro
Best Dining Experience (- $20 / Entrée)
Nello’s Cucina Italiana
512 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Eastside Mario’s
2nd Runner Up The Cajun House
Best Chinese
Jade Village
140 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Wok House
2nd Runner Up Asian Connection
Best Japanese
Sushi Park
1st Runner Up Ohana Ya
2nd Runner Up Asian Fusion
Best Thai / Vietnamese
Second Bowl
190 Boudreau Road1st Runner Up Red Brick Wall
2nd Runner Up Songkran
Best Italian
Sorrentino’s
595 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Nello’s Cucina Italiana
2nd Runner Up San Remo
Best Pub
Crown and Tower
11 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Thirsty Rooster
2nd Runner Up Original Joe’s
Best Date Night Restaurant
Tryst Wine & Small Plates
21 Perron St1st Runner Up Riverbank Bistro
2nd Runner Up Bodega
Best Wine List (by glass)
Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar
130 Bellerose Dr1st Runner Up Nineteen
2nd Runner Up Tryst
Best Wine List (by Bottle)
Nineteen
104, 150 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar by SABOR
2nd Runner Up Buco
Best Beer List (Tap)
Endeavour Brewing
215 Carnegie Dr1st Runner Up Central Social Hall
2nd Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
Best Beer List (by bottle)
Central Social Hall
525 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Browns Socialhouse
2nd Runner Up The Ridge
Best Late Night
Central Social Hall
525 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Original Joe’s
2nd Runner Up Gracie Janes
Best Service
Nello’s Cucina Italiana
512 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up The Cajun House
2nd Runner Up Taste of Ukraine
Best Patio
Eastside Mario’s
615 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
2nd Runner Up Glasshouse Bistro
Best Wine Store
Wine & Beyond
200, 760 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Campbell Park Liquor Store
2nd Runner Up Lacombe Park Spirits
Best Beer Store
Wine & Beyond
200, 760 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Superstore
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Inn Liquor store
Best Caterer
Socrates
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