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Jack Farrell

Jack Farrell

Jack Farrell joined the St. Albert Gazette in May, 2022. Jack mainly covers city hall, but also covers community events, business, provincial matters, and more.

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Recent Work by Jack

Dam nuisance: St. Albert explores beaver-habitat flood mitigation

Dam nuisance: St. Albert explores beaver-habitat flood mitigation

The City of St. Albert is upping its engineering-ante in an ongoing duel with the local beaver population by installing some new water infrastructure safeguards over the next few years.
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BREAKING: "Unthinkable and horrific tragedy": EPS chief

BREAKING: "Unthinkable and horrific tragedy": EPS chief

EPS Chief Dale McFee has confirmed the suspect behind the killing of two officers this morning is deceased.
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St. Albert to invasive honey bees: Buzz off

St. Albert to invasive honey bees: Buzz off

With spring on the horizon, the City of St. Albert is considering how to adapt environmental operations to better support Alberta's 375 different native bee species, rather than the invasive, disease spreading, and food-hogging honey bee.
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Former St. Albert teacher gets five-year sentence for sex offences

Former St. Albert teacher gets five-year sentence for sex offences

Former Paul Kane High School teacher Bryce Hughes plead guilty to two sexual offence charges in St. Albert Provincial Court on Jan. 30, and received a 5-year prison sentence.
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Researcher says pharmacies need disaster plans

Researcher says pharmacies need disaster plans

In the wake of a disaster, or a state of local emergency, would you expect your pharmacy to be open? 
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Real estate agents say ban on foreign buyers won't have local impact

Real estate agents say ban on foreign buyers won't have local impact

Local real estate agents say the federal government's two year ban preventing some non-Canadians from purchasing homes will have a minimal impact in St. Albert.
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Arden rental policies under scrutiny after controversial event

Arden rental policies under scrutiny after controversial event

"I think it's really dangerous to give this kind of individual a platform because he just uses this to enhance and increase his influence," said Kurt Phillips, board member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.
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Modular fire hall could be a first for Northern Alberta city

Modular fire hall could be a first for Northern Alberta city

St. Albert is considering a modular design for new fire station as it would lower project cost and provide greater flexibility.
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Federal dental benefit could come at the right time: Alberta dentist

Federal dental benefit could come at the right time: Alberta dentist

The federal government is looking to create a temporary annual benefit intended to increase access to dental care for eligible children under 12, and double two upcoming GST credit payments.
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Bird flu detected in portion of Sturgeon County

Bird flu detected in portion of Sturgeon County

A serious strain of avian influenza that swept through North America for the first time ever earlier this year has surfaced again in a specific area of Sturgeon County.
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