Best of T8N 2021
June, 2021
This year's winners and runners up.
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 Place for Outdoor Skating
Lions Park
1 Sir Winston Churchill Ave.1st Runner Up Lacombe Park Lake
2nd Runner Up Kingswood Park
Best Politician
Cathy Heron
1st Runner Up Michael Cooper
2nd Runner Up Natalie Joly
Best Non Profit
Lo-Se-Ca Foundation
215 Carnegie Dr.1st Runner Up St. Albert Food Bank
2nd Runner Up Goodwill
Best Preschool
Tot Spot Academy
86 McKenney Ave.1st Runner Up Tree House Playschool
2nd Runner Up St. Albert Creative Preschool
Best Tutoring Business
Success 2000 Study Centres
208-25 St. Michael St.1st Runner Up Sylvan Learning
2nd Runner Up Kumon Math & Reading Centre
Best Place of Worship
Holy Family Parish
75 Poirier Ave.1st Runner Up St. Albert Catholic Church
2nd Runner Up St. Albert Alliance Church
BUSINESS
Best New Business
Gotcha Covered
1st Runner Up Sandstone Wedding & Special Events Inc.
2nd Runner Up Kepler Academy
Best Local Employer
Off the Hook Laser and Spa
102-30 Green Grove Dr.1st Runner Up Tot Spot Academy
2nd Runner Up Bright Dental
Best Business Decor
Simone & Ivy Interiors
20-580 St. Albert Tr1st Runner Up K.O. Hair Lounge
2nd Runner Up Bright Dental
Best Business Website
The Ranch Pet Care
54302 Range Rd. 261, Sturgeon County1st Runner Up Tara Borle
2nd Runner Up Tot Spot Academy
Best Business Social Media Presence
Smile Psychology
15 Carleton Dr. St. Albert1st Runner Up K.O. Hair Lounge
2nd Runner Up T8N Magazine
Best Auto Service
St. Albert Tune-Up and Brake
452 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up 3 Son’s Integra Tire Auto Centre
2nd Runner Up Gate Ave. Service
Best Autobody Repair Service
Sturgeon Autobody
36 Rayborn Cr.1st Runner Up Boyd’s Auto
2nd Runner Up Gate Auto
Best Automotive Tire Shop
Fountain Tire
234 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Kal Tire
2nd Runner Up 3 Son’s Integra Tire
Best Bike Shop
Cranky’s Bike Shop
24 Perron St.1st Runner Up St. Albert Source for Sports
2nd Runner Up Sport Chek
Best Cleaning Service
Lathered Cleaning Company
1st Runner Up Bless This Mess
2nd Runner Up Sargent Shine Auto Detailing
Best Gardening Store
Enjoy Garden Centre
101 Riel Dr.1st Runner Up Home Depot
2nd Runner Up Canadian Tire
Best Gift / Giftware Store
Seasons Gift Shop
8665 McKenney Ave.1st Runner Up Simone & Ivy Interiors
2nd Runner Up Michaels
Best Hardware Store
Home Depot
750 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Lowe’s Home Improvement
2nd Runner Up Canadian Tire
Best Lawyer
Laura Maloney – Weary & Company
400-30 Green Grove Dr.1st Runner Up Matthew Kaup
2nd Runner Up Liam Connelly
Best Photographer
Jim Whitesell
18116-102 Ave. Edmonton1st Runner Up Claudine Lavoie
2nd Runner Up Jill Shantz
Best Shopping / Retail Complex
Erin Ridge Retail Centre
975 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up St. Albert Centre
2nd Runner Up The Shops At Boudreau
Best Sporting Goods Store
St. Albert Source for Sports
580 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Sport Chek
2nd Runner Up Canadian Tire
Best Animal Hospital / Veterinarian
Sturgeon Animal Hospital
85 Neil Ross Rd.1st Runner Up Tudor Glen Veterinary Clinic
2nd Runner Up Mission Ridge Animal Hospital
Best Pet Care Provider
The Ranch Pet Care
54302 Range Rd. 2611st Runner Up Barkers Pet Motel & Grooming
Best Local/Close By Golf Course
Sturgeon Valley Golf and Country Club
1st Runner Up Twin Willows Golf Course
2nd Runner Up Sandpiper Golf Course
Best Martial Arts Studio
Phoenix Taekwon-Do
215 Carnegie Dr.1st Runner Up Hayabusa Training Centre
2nd Runner Up Desa School of Karate
Best Arts Studio
Pygmalion School of Fine Art
8645 McKenney Ave.1st Runner Up 4 Cats
2nd Runner Up Hidden Talent Art School
Best Dance Studio
Danceco Ltd.
9030 McKenney Ave.1st Runner Up OverDrive Dance Force
2nd Runner Up Image School of Dance
Best Yoga Studio
Lahari Yoga
200-86 McKenney Ave.1st Runner Up Wellness Within
2nd Runner Up Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
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 St. Albert Centre
Best Residential Development, in Development
Jensen Lakes
1st Runner Up Riverside
2nd Runner Up Erin Ridge North
Best Furniture Store
Simone & Ivy Interiors
20-580 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Winners
2nd Runner Up St. Albert Home Furniture & Appliances
Best Home Accessory Store
Simone & Ivy Interiors
20-580 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Marshalls
2nd Runner Up Winners
Best Financial Consultant
Aron Egay-Samu, Clarity Wealth Council
40A-10 Carleton Dr.1st Runner Up Simon O’Neil
Best Local Home Builders
Sarasota Homes
10-25 Carleton Dr.1st Runner Up Heredity Homes
2nd Runner Up Smith Homes
Best Local Contractor
Caruana Interiors & Contracting
9-8 Riel Dr.1st Runner Up Mitre Fine Finishings
2nd Runner Up Barracuda Services
Best Paint Store
Benjamin Moore / Days Paint and Wallpaper
382 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Lowes
2nd Runner Up Sherwin Williams
Best Landscaping Company
Rockland Supplies
25422 Villeneuve Rd.1st Runner Up Home Depot
2nd Runner Up Twisted Landscaping
Best Flooring Store
Titan Flooring & Interior Design
16512-111 Ave. NW Edmonton1st Runner Up Home Depot
2nd Runner Up Alberta First Flooring
FASHION & STYLE
Best Eyewear Store
MDO Optical
255-140 St. Albert Rd.1st Runner Up Hakim Eyewear
2nd Runner Up Eyeland Optometry
Best Hair Salon
Pink Pineapple Salon
4 Versailles Ave1st Runner Up K.O. Hair Lounge
2nd Runner Up Rose & Onyx
Best Barbershop
Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop
250-140 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Barber Shop Boyz
2nd Runner Up Sal’s Barber Shop
Best Women’s Wear Store
Bella Maas
370-5 Giroux Rd1st Runner Up Who Cares Wear
2nd Runner Up Winners
Best Fashion Accessory Store
Bella Maas
370-5 Giroux Rd1st Runner Up Who Cares Wear
2nd Runner Up Ardene
Best Jewelry Store
Modern Eyes Gallery & Gift
5 Perron St.1st Runner Up Gemport Jewellers
2nd Runner Up Paris Jewellers
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Best Acupuncturist
Maloney Elkassem Chiropractic
60 Riel Dr.1st Runner Up Dr. Randy Vollrath
2nd Runner Up Summit Physio
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Randy Vollrath
101-30 Green Grove Dr.1st Runner Up Dr. Kevin Maloney
2nd Runner Up Dr. Peter Shipka
Best Physiotherapist
Anita Cassidy
130-145 Carleton Dr.1st Runner Up Lauren Jenkins
2nd Runner Up Lisa Lydiatt
Best Dentist
Dr. Hardy, Generations Family Dentist
20, 19 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up Dr. Neves, Bright Dental
2nd Runner Up Dr. Nobert
Best Dental Clinic
Cadence Dental
101, 51 Inglewood Dr1st Runner Up Citadel Dental
2nd Runner Up Bright Dental
Best Optometrists
Dr. Angela Morley
1-530 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Dr. Peter Roed
2nd Runner Up Dr. Holly Parker
Best Medical Clinic
Grandin Clinic
1 St. Anne St.1st Runner Up Kingsridge Medical Clinic
2nd Runner Up Summit Medical Clinic
Best Spa
Off the Hook Laser and Spa
102-30 Green Grove Dr.1st Runner Up Wellness Within
2nd Runner Up Heaven Essence
Best Massage Therapist
Amanda Taylor, Off the Hook
102-30 Green Grove Dr.1st Runner Up Stephanie Stephen, Active Physio Works
Best Nail Spa
Off the Hook Laser and Spa
102-30 Green Grove Dr.1st Runner Up Heaven Essence
2nd Runner Up Awesome Nails
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Best Breakfast
Toast Breakfast and Lunch
11 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up Cora Breakfast and lunch
2nd Runner Up Socrates
Best Brunch
Toast Breakfast and Lunch
11 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up Central Social Hall
2nd Runner Up Cora Breakfast and lunch
Best Bakery (Bread, buns, etc)
Cobs Bread
2 Hebert Dr.1st Runner Up Grandin Bakery
2nd Runner Up Mercato
Best Bakery (Sweets, cookies, cupcakes, etc)
Mercato
120 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up Grandin Bakery
2nd Runner Up Confections
Best Sushi
Sushi Park
9 St. Anne St.1st Runner Up Ohana Ya
2nd Runner Up Yuzen
Best Sandwiches
KB and Co.
840 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Press’d Sandwiches
2nd Runner Up Mercato
Best Pasta
Nello’s Cucina Italiana
512 St. Albert Tr1st Runner Up Luisa Ristorante
2nd Runner Up The Hot Grill
Best Chicken Wings
St.Louis Bar & Grill
375 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Central Social Hall
2nd Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
Best Restaurant Desserts
The Cajun House
7 St. Anne St.1st Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
2nd Runner Up Earls
Best Ice Cream Shop
Marble Slab Creamery - Now Closed
140 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Dairy Queen
2nd Runner Up Davinci
Best Dining Experience (+ $20 / Entrée)
Nineteen
104-150 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up Riverbank Bistro
2nd Runner Up Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar
Best Dining Experience (- $20 / Entrée)
Nello’s Cucina Italiana
512 St. Albert Tr1st Runner Up Taste of Ukraine
2nd Runner Up Thai Mekong
Best Chinese
Jade Village
140 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up St. Albert Kitchen
2nd Runner Up Wok House
Best Japanese
Sushi Park
9 St. Anne St.1st Runner Up Ohana Ya
2nd Runner Up Edo
Best Thai / Vietnamese
Songhran Thai
20 St. Anne St.1st Runner Up Red Brick Wall
Best Italian
Sorrentino’s
595 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Nello’s Cucina Italiana
2nd Runner Up Luisa’s Ristorante
Best Pub
Crown and Tower
11 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up Central Social Hall
2nd Runner Up Dicey Rileys
Best New Restaurant
The Hot Grill
3501 Tudor Glen1st Runner Up Tryst
2nd Runner Up Paddy’s Kitchen & Pub
Best Date Night Restaurant
Glasshouse Kitchen & Bar
101 Riel Dr.1st Runner Up Riverbank Bistro
2nd Runner Up Nineteen
Best Most Innovative Menu
MD Distillery LTD
20 Circle Dr.1st Runner Up Nineteen
2nd Runner Up Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar by SABOR
Best Wine List (by glass)
Nineteen
104, 150 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up Buco
2nd Runner Up Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar by SABOR
Best Wine List (by Bottle)
Nineteen
104, 150 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up Tryst
2nd Runner Up Sorrentinos
Best Beer List (Tap)
Central Social Hall
525 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Endeavour Brewing
2nd Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
Best Beer List (by bottle)
Canadian Brewhouse
1st Runner Up Central Social Hall
2nd Runner Up Crown and Tower
Best Late Night
Central Social Hall
525 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
2nd Runner Up Dicey Riley’s
Best Service
Central Social Hall
525 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Glasshouse Kitchen & Bar
2nd Runner Up The Hot Grill
Best Interior Design
Nineteen
104-150 Bellerose Dr.1st Runner Up TIE Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar by SABOR & Central Social Hall
Best Atmosphere
Central Social Hall
525 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Confections
2nd Runner Up Canadian Brewhouse
Best Wine Store
Wine & Beyond
200, 760 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Boudreau Wine & Spirits
2nd Runner Up Lacombe Park Spirits
Best Beer Store
Wine & Beyond
200, 760 St. Albert Tr.1st Runner Up Lacombe Park Spirits
2nd Runner Up Ace Liquor
Best Caterer
Socrates
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