Best of T8N – 2016

Winners, 2016 Best of T8N

THE EVENTS

Best local art’s event:

ArtWalk

1st Runner-up:            International Children’s Festival of the Arts

2nd Runner-up:          Night of Artists

Best local family event:

Canada Day celebrations

1st Runner-up:            Snowflake Festival

2nd Runner-up:         Rock’n August

 

Best local music event:

Seven Music Festival

1st Runner-up:           Rainmaker Music

2nd Runner-up:         Rock’n August

 

THE ARTS

4Cats, 103-23 Akins Dr., www.4cats.com/stalbert

1st Runner-up:        Glazing Pot Studio & Gift, 31-108 Fairview Blvd., http://www.glazingpotstudio.ca

2nd Runner-up:       Tie

Hidden Talent Fine Arts & Gallery, 107-25 Chisolm Ave., www.hiddentalentartschool.com

&

VASA, 25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., www.vasa-art.com

 

Best local band:

Tupelo Honey

1st Runner-up:            Head Over Heels

2nd Runner-up:         Four way tie

 

Best local performing art group:

St. Albert Children’s Theatre

1st Runner-up: four-way tie

 

PEOPLE

 

Best local hero

Constable David Wynn

1st Runner-up:            Mark Messier

2nd Runner-up:          The Honourable Lois E. Hole

 

Best politician:

Mayor Nolan Crouse

1st Runner-up:            Councillor Cathy Heron

2nd Runners-up:         Tie

Marie Renaud, MLA

&

Councillor Sheena Hughes

 

LEISURE AND EXERCISE

Best dance studio:

DanceCo Ltd., 9030 McKenney Ave., www.danceco.net

1st Runner-up:   Zero Gravity Dance Studio, 23 Raybourn Cres., www.zerogravitydance.ca

 

Best golf course

(surrounding area):

Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club, 25114 Sturgeon Rd., www.sturgeonvalleygolfclub.com

1st Runner-up: Sandpiper Golf & Country Club, 26029 Meadowview Dr., www.countryclubtour.com/sandpiper

2nd Runner up: Terrae Pines Golf & Country Club, Site 645 Box 1 RR#2, www.terraepines.com

 

Best gym/workout centre:

Servus Place, 400 Campbell Rd., stalbert.ca/getting-active/recreation-facilities-venues/servus-place

1st Runner-up:            GoodLife Fitness, 525 St. Albert Trail., www.goodlifefitness.com/locations/alberta/stalbert/ingelwood-village

2nd Runner-up:          Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club, 205A Carnegie Ave., www.sva-club.com

 

Best martial arts studio:

Desa School of Karate, 3 Rowland Cres., www.desakarate.com

1st Runner-up:          Phoenix Taekwon-do Club, 4-215 Carnegie Dr., www.phoenixtaekwon-do.ca

2nd Runner up:         three-way tie

 

Best public space:

Red Willow Park

1st Runner-up: Lions Park

2nd Runner-up: Servus (Credit Union) Place

 

Best yoga studio:

Soul Fitness Mind Body Studios, 10-20 Circle Dr., www.soulfitnessstudios.ca

1st Runner-up:      Lahari Yoga, 200-86 McKenney Ave., www.lahariyoga.ca

2nd Runner-up:    Wellness Within, 101 Riel Dr., www.wellness-within.ca

 

BUSINESS

Best business décor:

Seasons Gift Shop, 8665 McKenney Ave., seasonsgiftshop.ca

1st Runner-up:            Sculpt Barre Studio, 130-145 Carleton Dr., www.sculptbarrestudio.com/stalbert

2nd Runner-up:          Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Dr., www.enjoycentre.ca

 

Best business website:

TIE

 MDO Opticians, 140 St. Albert Trail., www.mdoopticians.com

&

Sculpt Barre Studio, 130-145 Carleton Dr.,www.sculptbarrestudio.com/stalbert

2nd Runner-up:    TIE

Leading Edge Physiotherapy, 145 Carleton Dr., leadingedgephysio.com

&

Voodoo Hair Studio, 140-16 Renault Cres., www.voodohair.ca

 

Best hidden gem:

Jack’s Burger Shack, 130-15 Perron St., www.jacksburgershack.ca

1st Runner-up:       Design Furniture Gallery, 109-25 Chisholm Ave., www.designfurnituregallery.com

2nd Runner-up:     Cerdo Tacos + Tequilla, 150-15 Perron St., www.cerdo.ca

 

Best new business (post-open May 1, 2015):

Design Furniture Gallery, 109-25 Chisholm Ave.,www.designfurnituregallery.com

1st Runner-up:            XIX Nineteen, 104-150 Bellerose Dr., stalbert.dinenineteen.com

2nd Runner-up:          12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

 

Best non-profit:

Lo-Se-Ca Foundation, 215-1 Carnegie Dr., www.loseca.ca

1st Runner-up:            St. Albert Food Bank, 30-50 Bellerose Dr., stalbertfb.com

2nd Runner-up:          Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF) Society, 22 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., www.stopabuse.ca

 

ANIMAL CARE

 

Best animal/veterinary hospital:

Tudor Glen Veterinary Hospital, 1005 Tudor Glen Place, tudorglenvethospital.ca

1st Runner-up:            St. Albert Animal Clinic, 22 St. Anne St., www.stalbertanimalclinic.com

2nd Runner-up:          Mission Ridge Animal Hospital, 51 Liberton Dr., www.missionridgevet.com

 

Best pet care provider:

The Ranch Kennels, 54302 RR #261, www.theranchkennels.ca

1st Runner-up: Barkers Pet Motel & Grooming, 27 Riel Dr., www.barkerspetmotel.ca

2nd Runner-up: four-way tie

 

Best pet product store:

Paradise Pets Centre, 50-580 St. Albert Trail, www.paradisepetcentre.ca

1st Runner-up:            Pet Valu, 205-140 St. Albert Rd., petvalu.com

2nd Runner-up: Global Pet Foods, 100-1 Herbert Rd., www.globalpetfoods.com

 

AUTOMOTIVE

 

Best auto body repair shop:

Sturgeon Autobody, 36A Rayborn Cres., www.sturgeonautobody.com

1st Runner-up:    Boyd Autobody & Glass, 35 Riel Dr., www.boydautobody.com/locations/st-albert-ab

2nd Runner-up:  Fountain Tire, 234 St. Albert Trail, www.fountaintire.com/stores/st-albert

 

Best automotive service:

Fountain Tire, 234 St. Albert Trail, www.fountaintire.com/stores/st-albert

1st Runner-up:     TIE

St. Albert Honda, 875 St. Albert Trail, stalberthonda.ca

&

St. Albert Tune-Up & Brake, 452 St. Albert Trail, www.stalberttuneup.ca

 

Best automotive tire shop:

Fountain Tire, 234 St. Albert Trail, www.fountaintire.com/stores/st-albert

1st Runner-up:            Kal Tire, 550 St. Albert Trail, www.kaltire.com/locations/st-albert/kal-tire-st-albert-ab-605

2nd Runner-up:         Trail Tire Service Ltd., 376 St. Albert Trail, www.trailtire.com/stalbert

 

Best new automotive dealer:

St. Albert Honda, 875 St. Albert Trail, stalberthonda.ca

1st Runner-up:            St. Albert Dodge, 184 St. Albert Trail, www.stalbertdodge.ca

2nd Runner-up:          Ron Hodgson Chevrolet Buick GMC, 5 Galarneau Pl., www.ronhodgson.com

 

RESTAURANTS

 

Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

1st Runner-up:    Privada Wine & Tapas, 21 Perron St., www.privadawinebar.com

2nd Runner-up:  Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

 

Best bakery:

Grandin Bakery, 11 Bellerose Dr., grandinbakery.ca

1st Runner-up:     Cobs Bread, 212-2 Hebert Rd., www.cobsbread.com

2nd Runner-up:   Over the Top Cakes, 2b Sir Winston Churchill Ave., www.overthetopcakes.ca

 

Best beer list (by bottle):

Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

1st Runner-up:       Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

2nd Runner-up:     Celtic Knot Pub, 388 St. Albert Trail, www.celticknot.ca

 

Best beer list (on tap):

Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

1st Runner-up:     Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

2nd Runner-up:   Celtic Knot Pub, 388 St. Albert Trail, www.celticknot.ca

 

Best breakfast:

Toast,             6b-11 Bellerose Dr., toastbl.ca

1st Runner-up:    Socrates Restaurant, 208 St. Albert Trail

2nd Runner-up:  Sunset Grill, 350-525 St. Albert Trail, www.sunsetgrill.ca

 

Best brunch:

TIE

Toast, 6b-11 Bellerose Dr., toastbl.ca

&

Glasshouse Bistro, 101 Riel Dr., www.glasshousebistro.ca

2nd Runner-up:    Ricky’s All Day Grill, 140 St. Albert Trail, gotorickys.com

Best burgers:

Jack’s Burger Shack, 130-15 Perron St., www.jacksburgershack.ca

1st Runner-up:    Delux Burger Bar, 101 Bellerose Dr. , centuryhospitality.com/delux/our-menu

2nd Runner-up:  Smashburgers, 525 St. Albert Trail, locations.smashburgers.com

 

Best chicken wings:

Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

1st Runner-up:    Boston Pizza, 200 St. Albert Trail and 585 St. Albert Trail, bostonpizza.com/en

2nd Runner-up:  Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

 

Best Chinese food:

Asian Connection Restaurant, 32-11 Bellerose Dr., www.asianconnectionrestaurant.net

1st Runner-up: Lingnan Express, 206-2 Hebert Rd., www.lingnanexpress.com

2nd Runner-up: Golden Dynasty, 440 St. Albert Trail, www.thegoldendynasty.com

 

Best date night restaurant:

XIX Nineteen, 104-150 Bellerose Dr., stalbert.dinenineteen.com

1st Runner-up:     12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

2nd Runner-up:   Privada Wine & Tapas, 21 Perron St., www.privadawinebar.com

 

Best desserts:

Dairy Queen, 388 St. Albert Trail, www.dairyqueen.com/ca-en

1st Runner-up:     Cajun House, 7 St. Anne St., www.cajunhouse.net

2nd Runner-up:   Grandin Bakery, 12-11 Bellerose Dr., grandinbakery.ca

 

Best dining experience (over $20/entrée):

XIX Nineteen, 104-150 Bellerose Dr., stalbert.dinenineteen.com

1st Runner-up:    12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

2nd Runner-up:  Cajun House, 7 St. Anne St., www.cajunhouse.net

 

Best dining experience (under $20/entrée):

Jack’s Burger Shack, 130-15 Perron St., www.jacksburgershack.ca

1st Runner-up:    TIE

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, 39-11 Bellerose Dr., famoso.ca

&

Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

 

Best fries:

Jack’s Burger Shack, 130-15 Perron St., www.jacksburgershack.ca

1st Runner-up:    McDonald’s, 369 St. Albert Trail, 702 St. Albert Trail and 10 Galarneau Pl., www.mcdonalds.ca

2nd Runner-up:  Delux Burger Bar, 101 Bellerose Dr., centuryhospitality.com/delux/our-menu

 

Best ice cream parlour:

Dairy Queen, 388 St. Albert Trail, www.dairyqueen.com/ca-en

1st Runner-up:     Marble Slab, 140 St. Albert Trail, www.marbleslab.ca

2nd Runner-up:   Geppetto’s Gelato, 18 Muir Dr.

 

Most innovative menu:

12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

1st Runner-up:     XIX Nineteen, 104-150 Bellerose Dr., stalbert.dinenineteen.com

2nd Runner-up:   Privada Wine & Tapas, 21 Perron St., www.privadawinebar.com

 

Best interior design:

Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

1st Runner-up:  TIE

12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

&

Buco Pizzeria & Vino, 105-130 Bellerose Dr., www.bucopizzeria.com

&

XIX Nineteen, 104-150 Bellerose Dr., stalbert.dinenineteen.com

 

Best Italian food:

Nello’s Cucina Italiana, 512 St. Albert Trail, www.nellosrestaurant.ca

1st Runner-up:   Sorrentino’s, 595 St. Albert Trail, www.sorrentios.com

2nd Runner-up: Luisa Ristorante, 104-8 Perron St., www.luisaristorante.ca

 

Best Japanese food:

Sushi Park, 9 St. Anne St

1st Runner-up:    Ohana-Ya, 224-2 Hebert Rd., www.ohana-ya.com

2nd Runner-up:   Yuzen Japanese Restaurant, 127-1 Hebert Rd., yuzenjapaneserestaurant.ca

 

Best late night:

Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

1st Runner-up:    Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

2nd Runner-up:  Crown & Tower Pub, 11 Bellerose Dr.

 

Best menu design:

12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

1st Runner-up: TIE

Privada Wine & Tapas, 21 Perron St., www.privadawinebar.com

&

Earls Kitchen + Bar, 300-10 McKenney Ave., earls.ca/locations/st-albert

 

Best new restaurant:

XIX Nineteen, 104-150 Bellerose Dr., stalbert.dinenineteen.com

1st Runner-up:    12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

2nd Runner-up:  Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

 

Best pasta:

Nello’s Cucina Italiana, 512 St. Albert Tail, www.nellosrestaurant.ca

1st Runner-up:     Sorrentino’s, 595 St. Albert Trail, www.sorrentios.com

2nd Runner-up:   Boston Pizza, 200 St. Albert Trail and 585 St. Albert Trail, bostonpizza.com/en

 

Best patio:

Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

1st Runner-up:     Earls Kitchen + Bar, 300-10 McKenney Ave., earls.ca/locations/st-albert

2nd Runner-up:   Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

 

Best pizza:

Nitza’s Pizza, 80 McKenney Ave., www.nitzaspizzastalbert.com

1st Runner-up:     Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, 39-11 Bellerose Dr., famoso.ca

2nd Runner-up:   Buco Pizzeria & Vino, 105-130 Bellerose Dr., www.bucopizzeria.com

 

Best pub:

Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

1st Runner-up: Celtic Knot Pub, 388 St. Albert Trail, www.celticknot.ca

2nd Runner-up:  TIE

Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

&

Crown & Tower Pub, 11 Bellerose Dr.

 

Best sandwiches:

Subway,

430-5 Giroux Rd., 10 McKenney Ave. and 204-2 Hebert Rd.,

w.subway.com/en-ca

1st Runner-up:     Grapevine Deli, 10 Perron St.

2nd Runner-up:    Juntos Bistro, 101-125 Carleton Dr.

 

Best service:

Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., originaljoes.ca

1st Runner-up:    Privada Wine & Tapas, 21 Perron St., www.privadawinebar.com

2nd Runner-up:  TIE

Cajun House, 7 St. Anne St., www.cajunhouse.net

&

XIX Nineteen, 104-150 Bellerose Dr., stalbert.dinenineteen.com

 

Best sports bar:

Central Social Hall, 280-525 St. Albert Trail, www.centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

1st Runner-up: Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

2nd Runner-up: Boston Pizza, 200 St. Albert Trail and 585 St. Albert Trail, bostonpizza.com/en

 

Best steaks:

12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

1st Runner-up:     Blue Rare Steak & Bar, 24 Perron St., blueraresteakandbar.com

2nd Runner-up:   Earls Kitchen + Bar, 300-10 McKenney Ave., earls.ca/locations/st-albert

 

Best sushi:

Sushi Park, 9 St. Anne St.

1st Runner-up:     Ohana-Ya, 224-2 Hebert Rd., www.ohana-ya.com

2nd Runner-up:   Yuzen Japanese Restaurant, 127-1 Hebert Rd., yuzenjapaneserestaurant.ca

 

Best tacos:

Cerdo Tacos + Tequila, 150-15 Perron St., www.cerdo.ca

1st Runner-up:    Taco Time, 18 Muir Dr., www.tacotimecanada.com

2nd Runner-up:  Taco Bell, 371 St. Albert Trail, www.tacobell.ca/en

 

Best take-out:

Lingnan Express, 206-2 Hebert Rd., www.lingnanexpress.com

1st Runner-up:     Asian Connection, 32-11 Bellerose Dr., www.asianconnectionrestaurant.net

2nd Runner-up:   Boston Pizza, 200 St. Albert Trail and 585 St. Albert Trail, bostonpizza.com/en

 

Best tapas:

Privada Wine & Tapas, 21 Perron St., www.privadawinebar.com

1st Runner-up:    Cerdo Tacos + Tequila, 150-15 Perron St., www.cerdo.ca

 

Best Thai/Vietnamese food:

Saigon Cuisine, 2503 Tudor Glen, www.saigoncuisine.ca

1st Runner-up:     Pho Anh Sang, 10 McKenney Ave.

2nd Runner-up:   Thai Mekong Restaurant, 506 St. Albert Trail

 

Best vegetarian:

The Chopped Leaf, 330-525 St. Albert Trail, www.choppedleaf.ca/location/st-albert

1st Runner-up: TIE

Original Joe’s, 5 Giroux Rd., www.originaljoes.ca/stalbert

&

Glasshouse Bistro, 101 Riel Dr., www.glasshousebistro.ca

 

Best wine list (by the bottle):

Privada Wine & Tapas, 21 Perron St., www.privadawinebar.com

1st Runner-up: Sorrentino’s, 595 St. Albert Trail, www.sorrentios.com

2nd Runner-up: TIE

12 Acres Restaurant, 8 Mission Ave., www.12acres.ca

&

XIX Nineteen, 104-150 Bellerose Dr., stalbert.dinenineteen.com

 

Best wine list (by the glass):

Privada Wine & Tapas, 21 Perron St.,  www.privadawinebar.com

1st Runner-up: Sorrentino’s, 595 St. Albert Trail, www.sorrentios.com

2nd Runner-up: four-way tie

 

Most kid friendly:

Boston Pizza, 200 St. Albert Trail and 585 St. Albert Trail, bostonpizza.com/en

1st Runner-up:    Montana’s, 10-445 St. Albert Trail, www.montanas.ca

2nd Runner-up:  Soda Jerks, 570 St. Albert Trail, www.sodajerks.net

 

HEALTH

Best acupuncturist:

Trudi Rumball at Off the Hook Spa, 102-30 Green Grove Dr., offthehooklaserandspa.com

1st Runner-up:    Dr. Patricia Kelley Gutiérrez at Elements of Life Acupuncture and Wholistic Health Centre, www.elementsoflifeacupuncture.com

2nd Runner-up:   Dr. Henry Hwang, 350-5 Giroux Rd., performancehealthchiro.com

Best chiropractor:

Dr. Kevin Maloney, 60 Riel Dr., www.maloneyclinics.com

1st Runner-up:      Dr. Peter Shipka, 120-39 St. Thomas St., riverviewchiropractic.ca

2nd Runner-up:    TIE

Dr. Corey Graham, 50-17 Boudreau Rd., thechiroclinic.ca

&

Dr. Jamie Smith, 60-200 St. Albert Trail, www.grenierplacewellness.com

Best dental clinic:

Cadence Dental, 101-51 Inglewood Dr., cadencedental.ca

1st Runner-up:      Family Dental, 502-22 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., www.family-dental.ca

2nd Runner-up:   Bright Dental, 210-5 Giroux Rd., brightdental.ca

Best dentist:

Dr. Melonie MacDonald, 140 St. Albert Trail, www.dentusfamilydental.com

1st Runner-up:    TIE

Dr. Andre Nobert, 54 St. Michael St., www.drandrenorbert.com

&

Dr. Steven Ponich (Akinsdale Dental Centre), 31 Fairview Blvd.

Best massage therapist:

Cathrine Beirnes, 206-150 Bellerose Dr., revivehealth.ca

1st Runner-up:  TIE

Amanda Taylor, 120-30 Green Grove Dr., offthehooklaserandspa.com

&

Annie Landry, 221-7 St. Anne St., www.refinedmassagetherapy.com

Best medical clinic:

Grandin Medical Clinic,  1 St. Anne St., www.grandinclinic.com

1st Runner-up: TIE

Solace Medical Clinic, 36 St. Thomas St., www.solacemedicalclinic.com

&

Summit Centre Family Clinic, 209-200 Boudreau Rd., www.stalbertsturgeonpcn.com/clinics/summit

Best physiotherapist:

Anita Cassidy, 130-145 Carleton Dr., leadingedgephysio.com

1st Runner-up:    James Dean, 2012 Tudor Glen Place, www.activephysioworks.com

2nd Runner-up:  Chad Burden, 200 Boudreau Rd., summitphysiotherapy.ca

 

SERVICES

Best caterer:

Up-Town Catering, www.uptowncatering.ca

1st Runner-up:     Ashgrove Catering, 25 Chisholm Ave., www.ashgrovecatering.com

2nd Runner-up:    Careit Urban Deli, 105-140 Bellerose Dr., www.careit.ca

 

Best cleaning service:

Bless this Mess, blessthismess.ca

1st Runner-up:            TIE

Domestic Divas, www.domestic-divas.ca

&

Molly Maid, www.mollymaid.ca/locations/ab/st-albert/st-albert

 

Best hair salon:

Voodoo Hair Salon, 140-16 Renault Cres., www.voodohair.ca

1st Runner-up:     Hair F/X, 21 Perron St., www.stalberthairfx.com

2nd Runner-up:   Tangled Hair Design, 8640 McKenney Ave., www.vagaro.com/TangledHairDesign/about

 

Best independent mortgage broker:

Tara Borle, 5 Giroux Rd., www.taraborle.com

1st Runner-up:      Nicole Samson, www.mortgagesbynicole.com

2nd Runner-up:    three-way tie

 

Best lawyer:

Douglas E. Ritzen of Ritzen Olivieri LLP, 302-7 St. Anne St., www.rolaw.ca

1st Runner-up:     Mark M. Olivieri of Ritzen Olivieri LLP, 302-7 St. Anne St., www.rolaw.ca

2nd Runner-up:   TIE

Michael C. Good, LLB of Good Law, 220-5 Giroux Rd., www.goodlawfirm.ca

&

David C. McGreer of Gaffney & McGreer LLP, 22 Perron St., www.gmrlaw.ca

 

Best place for mani/pedi:

Heaven Essence Spa, 123-15 Circle Dr., www.heavenessencespa.ca

1st Runner-up:     Off the Hook Spa, 102-30 Green Grove Dr., offthehooklaserandspa.com

2nd Runner-up:   City Nails Salon & Spa, 525 St. Albert Trail

 

Best photographer (portrait):

Nicole Danielle Photography, macherieboudoir.com

1st Runner-up:            Claudine Lavoie Photography, www.claudinelavoie.ca

2nd Runner-up:          Jill Shantz Photography, www.jshantzphoto.com

 

Best photographer (specialty):

Nicole Danielle Photography, macherieboudoir.com

1st Runner-up:            Claudine Lavoie Photography, www.claudinelavoie.ca

2nd Runner-up:          Jill Shantz Photography, www.jshantzphoto.com

 

Best photographer (wedding):

Silverlight Studios Photography, www.silverlightpics.com

1st Runner-up:      Jill Shantz Photography, www.jshantzphoto.com

2nd Runner-up:    four-way tie

 

Best real estate agent:

Ryan Sellers (Re/Max), 12 Hebert Rd., ryansellers.com

1st Runner-up:      Patrick Stewart (Realty Executives), 110-5 Giroux Rd., www.patrickstewart.ca

2nd Runner-up:    Craig Pilgrim (Re/Max), 12 Hebert Rd., www.cominghome.ca

 

Best spa:

Off the Hook Spa, 102-30 Green Grove Dr., offthehooklaserandspa.com

1st Runner-up:     Wellness Within, 101 Riel Dr., www.wellnesswithin.ca

2nd Runner-up:   Heaven Essence Spa, 123-15 Circle Dr., www.heavenessencespa.ca

 

Best travel agency:

Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, 340-140 St. Albert Trail, www.cruiseshipcenters.com/en-CA/stalbert

1st Runner-up:            Marlin Travel, 375 St. Albert Trail, www.marlintravel.ca/travel-agencies/st-albert/st-albert-st-albert-centre-42691

2nd Runner-up:          AMA, 200-665 St. Albert Trail, ama.ab.ca

 

SHOPPING

Best baby/children’s wear store:

The Children’s Place, 375 St. Albert Trail, www.childrensplace.com/shop/ca/home

1st Runner-up:     The Munchkin Patch, 70-585 St. Albert Trail, www.themunchkinpatch.ca

2nd Runner-up:    Hudson’s Bay, 375 St. Albert Trail, www.thebay.com

 

Best beer store:

Solo Liquor, 3507 Tudor Glen, sololiquor.com/locations

1st Runner-up:            Sobeys Liquor Store, 10-585 St. Albert Trail, liquor.sobeys.com

2nd Runner-up:          Lacombe Park Spirits, 202-506 St. Albert Trail

 

Best bike store:

Cranky’s Bike Shop, 24 Perron St., crankys.ca

1st Runner-up:      St. Albert Source for Sports, 10-580 St. Albert Trail or 400 Campbell Rd (Servus Place),   http://www.stalbertsourceforsports.ca/

 

Best eyewear store:

MDO Opticians, 140 St. Albert Trail, www.mdoopticians.com

1st Runner-up:      Family Vision Care (aka FYidoctors), 231-375 St. Albert Trail, fyidoctors.com

2nd Runner-up:    Eye Care Group, 70-19 Bellerose Dr., www.eyecaregroup.ca

 

Best fashion accessory store:

Sweet Boutique, 101-31 Fairview Blvd.  https://sweet-boutique.ca/

1st Runner-up:      Modern Eyes Gallery and Gift, 5 Perron St., moderneyesgalleryandgift.ca

2nd Runner-up:   TIE

Winners, 375 St. Albert Trail, www.winners.ca/en

&

Hudson’s Bay, 375 St. Albert Rd., www.thebay.com

 

Best flooring store:

Titan Flooring, 13 Inglewood Dr., titanflooring.com

1st Runner-up:     Home Depot, 750 St. Albert Trail, www.homedepot.ca

2nd Runner-up:   LBH Building Supplies, 11 Riel Dr., www.timbermart.ca/en/stores/lbh-building-supplies

 

Best florist:

Funky Petals Flower Shop, 200 St. Albert Trail, funkypetals.com/locations/store/2

1st Runner-up:     Klondyke Flowers, 25-19 Bellerose Dr., www.klondyke flowers.com

2nd Runner-up:   Charmed Floral Design, Inc., 108-23 Akins Dr., charmed-floral-design-inc.myshopify.com

 

Best furniture store:

Design Furniture Gallery, 109-25 Chisholm Ave., www.designfurnituregallery.com

1st Runner-up:     The Brick (Mattress Store), 445 St. Albert Trail, www.thebrick.com

2nd Runner-up:   Hudson’s Bay, 375 St. Albert Trail, www.thebay.com

 

Best gardening store:

Hole’s Greenhouse & Gardens Ltd., 101 Riel Dr., www.holesonline.com

1st Runner-up:     Canadian Tire, 40 Bellerose Dr., www.canadiantire.ca

2nd Runner-up:   Home Depot, 750 St. Albert Trail, www.homedepot.ca

 

Best gift/giftware store:

Seasons Gift Shop, 8665 McKenney Ave.,  seasonsgiftshop.ca

1st Runner-up:    Modern Eyes Gallery and Gift, 5 Perron St., moderneyesgalleryandgift.ca

2nd Runner-up:   Hole’s Greenhouse & Gardens, 101 Riel Dr., www.holesonline.com

 

Best hardware store:

Home Depot, 750 St. Albert Trail, www.homedepot.ca

1st Runner-up:    Rona, 730 St. Albert Trail, www.rona.ca

2nd Runner-up:  Canadian Tire, 40 Bellerose Dr., www.canadiantire.ca

 

EDUCATION

Best preschool

Treehouse Preschool, 100 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., www.treehouseplayschool.com

1st Runner-up:    St. Albert Public Schools, www.spschools.org/preschool

2nd Runner-up: Pollywogs to Leaping Frogs, 20 Green Grove Dr., www.pollywogstoleapingfrogs.com

 

Best public elementary school:

Leo Nickerson Elementary, 10 Sycamore Ave., lnem.spschools.org

1st Runner-up:   Muriel Martin Elementary, 110 Deer Ridge Dr., www.mmem.spschools.org

2nd Runner-up: Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary, 61 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., www.samem.spschools.ca

 

Best catholic elementary school:

J.J. Nearing Catholic Elementary, 196 Deer Ridge Dr., www.jjn.gsacrd.ab.ca

1st Runner-up:   Neil M Ross Catholic Elementary, 60 Woodlands Rd., www.nmr.gsacrd.ab.ca

2nd Runner-up: École Marie Poburan Catholic Elementary, 100 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., www.emp.gsacrd.ab.ca

 

Best public junior high:

TIE

Lorne Akins Junior High, 4 Fairview Blvd., lajh.spschools.org

&

École Sir George Simpson Junior High, 50 Grosvenor Blvd., sgsjh.spschools.org

2nd Runner-up: William D. Cuts Junior High, 149 Larose Dr., wdcuts.spschools.org/NEW

 

Best catholic junior high:

Vincent J Maloney Catholic Junior, 20 Mont Clare Pl., www.vjm.gsacrd.ab.ca

1st Runner-up:   Richard S Fowler Catholic Junior, 65 Sir Wintson Churchill Ave., www.rsf.gsacrd.ab.ca

2nd Runner-up: École Secondaire Sainte Marguerite d’Youville, 51 Boudreau Rd., www.essmy.gsacrd.ab.ca

 

Best senior high school:

Bellerose Composite High, 49 Giroux Rd., bchs.spschools.org

1st Runner-up:   Paul Kane High, 12 Cunningham Rd., www.pkhs.spschools.org

2nd Runner-up: St. Albert Catholic High, 33 Malmo Ave., www.sachs.gsacrd.ab.ca

 

RESIDENTIAL

Best local contractor:

Caruana Interiors and Contracting, 9- 8 Riel Drive, www.caruanainteriors.ca

1st Runner-up: four-way tie

 

Best local home builder:

Sarasota Homes, 25 Carleton Dr., sarasotahomes.ca

1st Runner-up:     Audie Benson Homes, ab-estatehomes.com

2nd Runner-up:   Smith Homes, 10542-169 St., smithhomes.ca

 

Best new residential development:

North Ridge, www.genstar.com/edmonton/north-ridge

1st Runner-up:   Erin Ridge North, www.landrex.com/erinridgenorth

2nd Runner-up: Riverside, www.reidbuilthomes.com/riverside

 

Best non-local home builder (building locally):

Rosecroft Custom Homes (Fort Saskatchewan), www.rosecrofthomes.ca

1st Runner-up: Daytona Homes (Edmonton), 11504-170 St., www.daytonahomes.ca/greater-edmonton

2nd Runner-up: Veneto Homes (Edmonton), 85 Enchanted Way, www.venetohomes.com

 

PLACES OF FAITH

 

Places of Faith

Best place to worship: Holy Family Catholic Parish, 75 Poirier Ave., www.holyfamilyparish.ca

1st Runner-up: St. Albert Catholic Parish, 7 St. Vital Ave., www.stalbertparish.com

2nd Runner-up: St. Albert Alliance Church, 25416 S Hwy, staalliance.org