Best of T8N 2025
May, 2025
Best of 2025 Winners
CITY
Best Local Arts Event
International Childrens' Festival of the Arts
1st Runner Up St.Albert Light Up
2nd Runner Up Art Galley of St.Albert
Best Local Family Event
International Childrens' Festival of the Arts
1st Runner Up Snowflake Festival
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Farmers' Market
Best Public Space
Lions Park
21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave1st Runner Up Lscombe Park Lake
2nd Runner Up Rotary Park
Best Hidden Gem
A Boutique Gallery Bar by Gracie Jane
31 a Perron St1st Runner Up Grandin Pond
2nd Runner Up Botanical Gardens
Best Non Profit
LoSeCa Foundation
215 Carnegie Drive1st Runner Up St.Albert Food Bank
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Rotary Club
Best Preschool
Tot Spot Academy
86 McKenney Ave1st Runner Up Sigis Child Care Society
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Creastive Preschool
Best Day Care
SIGIS Child Care Society
1st Runner Up Tot Spot Academy
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Nature School
Best Tutoring Business
Kuman Math and Reading Centre
8 Perron St1st Runner Up Oxford Learning
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Further Education
Best Place of Worship
St. Albert Catholic Church
7 St.Vital Ave1st Runner Up Holy Family Parish
2nd Runner Up St. Albert Alliance Church
BUSINESS
Best Business Decor
Simone & Ivy Interiors
20, 580 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Frock Box
2nd Runner Up The Enjoy Centre
Best Business Website
Concept Jewelry Design
20 Perron St1st Runner Up The Ranch Kennels
2nd Runner Up Tot Spot Academy
Best Business Social Media Presence
Sweet Boutique
200 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Concept Jewelry
2nd Runner Up Tot Spot Academy
Best New Auto Dealer
St. Albert Dodge
1155 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up St.Albert Honda
2nd Runner Up Ron Hodgson
Best Auto Service
3 Son’s Integra
42 Riel Dr1st Runner Up Jiffy Lube
2nd Runner Up St.Albert Tune up and Brake
Best Autobody Repair Service
Sturgeon Autobody
36 Rayborn Crescent1st Runner Up Boyd's Auto
2nd Runner Up Rick's Auto
Best Automotive Tire Shop
Fountain Tire
234 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Kal tire
2nd Runner Up 3 Son's Integra
Best Bike Shop
Vicious Cycle
2 Hebert Road1st Runner Up Cranky’s Bike Shop
2nd Runner Up St. Albert Source for Sports
Best Cleaning Service
Lathered Cleaning Company
1st Runner Up Sargent Shine Auto Detailing
2nd Runner Up Hot Mess Cleaning
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 Concept Jewelry
Best Lawyer
Laura Maloney – Weary & Company
400, 30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Jim Weary
2nd Runner Up Christine Maloney – Weary & Company
Best Photographer
Lulu Bee Photography
1st Runner Up Jim Whitesell
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 Cranky’s Bike Shop
Best Animal Hospital / Veterinarian
Sturgeon Animal Hospital
85 Neil Ross Road1st Runner Up Erin Ridge Veterinary Centre
2nd Runner Up Tudor Glen Veterinary Hospital
Best Pet Care Provider
The Ranch Pet Care
1st Runner Up Barkers Pet Motel & Grooming
2nd Runner Up Bourgeois Grooming
Best Local/Close By Golf Course
Sturgeon Valley Golf Course
25114 Sturgeon Road1st Runner Up Sandpiper Golf
2nd Runner Up Twin Willows Golf
Best Martial Arts Studio
Desa School of Karate
3 Rowland Cres1st Runner Up Phoenix Taekwondo
2nd Runner Up Abundant Peace Aikido & Tai Chi School
Best Arts Studio
4 Cats Arts Studio
23 Akins Dr1st Runner Up Pygmalian School for Fine Art
2nd Runner Up Art Gallery of St.Albert
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 Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club
2nd Runner Up Oxygen Fitness
HOME & LIVING
Best Commercial Development, in development
Erin Ridge Shopping Centre
975 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Riverbank Landing
2nd Runner Up Jensen Lakes Crossing
Best Commercial Development, completed
The Shops at Boudreau
1st Runner Up Enjoy Centre
Best Furniture Store
Simone & Ivy Interiors
20, 580 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Homesense
2nd Runner Up Costco
Best Home Accessory Store
Simone & Ivy Interiors
20, 580 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up The Makers Keep
2nd Runner Up Homesense
Best Financial Consultant
Aron Egay-Samu, Clarity Wealth Council
40A, 10 Carleton DriveBest Independent Mortgage Broker
Tara Borle
1st Runner Up 1. Raeann Lefebvre – Keystone Mortgage Corporation
Best Real Estate Agent
TIE Ryan Sellers & John Carle
Best Local Contractor
Caruana Interiors & Contracting
9, 8 Riel Drive1st Runner Up Strauss Developments
Best Paint Store
Benjamin Moore / Days Paint and Wallpaper
382 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Home Depot
2nd Runner Up Dulux Paints
Best Flooring Store
Alberta First Flooring
1st Runner Up Titan Flooring
2nd Runner Up The Home Depot
FASHION & STYLE
Best Eyewear Store
Sturgeon Vision Centre
530 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up FYI Doctors
2nd Runner Up MDO Optical
Best Men’s Wear Store
Tip Top Tailors
375 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Sport Chek
2nd Runner Up Marshall’s
Best Women’s Wear Store
TIE. Elle’s Boutique & Frock Box
2nd Runner Up Bella Maas
Best Fashion Accessory Store
Sweet Boutique
200 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Who Cares Wear
2nd Runner Up Frock Box
Best Jewelry Store
Gemport Jewellers
11 St.Anne St1st Runner Up Concept Jewelry
2nd Runner Up Watch and Jewelry Factory Outlet
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Best Acupunturist
Thomas Nerbas
#50, 17 Boudreau RoadBest Chiropractor
Corey Graham
#50, 17 Boudreau Road1st Runner Up Dr. Tim Chow
2nd Runner Up Dr. Randy Vollrath
Best Physiotherapist
Dr. Chad Burden, Summit Physiotherapy
200 Boudreau Road1st Runner Up Lauren Jenkins
2nd Runner Up Anita Cassidy
Best Dentist
Dr. Dana Hardy, Generations Family Dentist
20, 19 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Dr. Melonie Macdonald, Citadel Dental
2nd Runner Up Dr. Frank Neves, Bright Dental
Best Dental Clinic
Generations Family Dentist
20, 19 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Gateway Dental
2nd Runner Up Cadence Dental
Best Optometrists
Dr. Angela Morley
1, 530 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Dr. Samuel Boucher, Eye Health Centre
2nd Runner Up Dr. Ashley Larsen, FYI Doctors
Best Medical Clinic
Grandin Medical Clinic
1 St.Anne St1st Runner Up Solace Medical Clinic
2nd Runner Up Kings Ridge Medical Clinic
Best Spa
Off the Hook Laser and Spa
102, 30 Green Grove Drive1st Runner Up Wellness Within
2nd Runner Up Heaven Essence
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
Servus Place
400 Campbell Road1st Runner Up Planet Fitness
2nd Runner Up Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Best Breakfast
Toast Breakfast and Lunch
6B, 11 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Socrates
2nd Runner Up Coras
Best Brunch
Toast Breakfast and Lunch
6B, 11 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Socrates
2nd Runner Up Hathaways
Best Bakery (Bread, buns, etc)
Grandin Bakery
11 Bellerose Dr1st Runner Up Cobbs
2nd Runner Up Breadlove
Best Bakery (Sweets, cookies, cupcakes, etc)
Mercato
120 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Grandin Bakery
2nd Runner Up OMG Cupcakes
Best Sushi
Sushi Park.
9 St.Anne St1st Runner Up Sushi Yuzen
2nd Runner Up Ohana Ya
Best Sandwiches
Mercato
120 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up KB & Co
2nd Runner Up Turkish Coffee House
Best Fries
McDonalds
1st Runner Up Jack’s Burger Shack
2nd Runner Up Nitza’s Pizza
Best Pizza
Nitza’s Pizza
80 McKenney Ave1st Runner Up Capital Pizza
2nd Runner Up Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar
Best Pasta
Nello’s Cucina Italiana
512 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Luisa Ristorante
2nd Runner Up Sorrentinos
Best Chicken Wings
St.Louis Bar & Grill
375 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Wild Wing
2nd Runner Up Crown and Tower
Best Restaurant Desserts
The Cajun House
7 St. Anne Street1st Runner Up Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar
2nd Runner Up Original Joes
Best Dining Experience (+ $20 / Entrée)
Nineteen
104, 150 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Riverbank Bistro
2nd Runner Up Glasshouse Bistro
Best Dining Experience (- $20 / Entrée)
Nello’s Cucina Italiana
512 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Argo
2nd Runner Up Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar
Best Chinese
Wok House
388 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Asian Connection
2nd Runner Up Jade Village
Best Japanese
Sushi Park
9 St. Anne Street1st Runner Up Ohana Ya
2nd Runner Up Sushi Yuzen
Best Thai / Vietnamese
Songkran Thai
20 St.Anne St1st Runner Up Second Bowl
2nd Runner Up Red Brick Wall
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 Dicey Reillys
2nd Runner Up Thirsty Rooster
Best Date Night Restaurant
Nineteen
104, 150 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Argos Bar Bistro
2nd Runner Up Riverbank Bistro
Best Wine List (by glass)
Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar
130 Bellerose Dr1st Runner Up Sorrentinos
2nd Runner Up Nineteen
Best Wine List (by Bottle)
Nineteen
104, 150 Bellerose Drive1st Runner Up Buco
2nd Runner Up Sorrentinos
Best Beer List (Tap)
Endeavour Brewing
215 Carnegie Dr1st Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
2nd Runner Up Thirsty Rooster
Best Beer List (by bottle)
Central Social Hall
525 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Crown and Tower
2nd Runner Up The Ridge
Best Sports Bar
Canadian Brewhouse
1st Runner Up Thirsty Rooster
2nd Runner Up Boston Pizza
Best Late Night
Central Social Hall
525 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
2nd Runner Up Original Joes
Best Service
Argos Bar bistro
150 Bellerose Dr1st Runner Up Nineteen
2nd Runner Up Riverhouse Grill
Best Patio
Eastside Mario’s
615 St.Albert Trail1st Runner Up Argos Bar bistro
2nd Runner Up Glasshouse Bistro
Best Atmosphere
A Boutique Gallery Bar by Gracie Jane.
31 a Perron St1st Runner Up Argos Bar bistro
2nd Runner Up Bodega
Best Wine Store
Wine & Beyond
200, 760 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Lacombe Park Spirits
2nd Runner Up Coop Liquor Store
Best Beer Store
Wine & Beyond
200, 760 St. Albert Trail1st Runner Up Lacombe Park Spirits
2nd Runner Up Ace Liquor
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