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Military conducting road exercise in Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding area
The Canadian Armed Forces will be in the area on Friday as they conduct a road exercise. Residents will be able to see around 40 vehicles along with 100 soldiers as they conduct the exercise. Between 6 a.m. and 3
Elk Island Public Schools receive award from Alberta School Councils’ Association
Late last month Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) received a distinction from the Alberta School Councils’ Association. At their annual conference banquet on April 27, the association awarded EIPS the Council Engagement Award, with the award being presented to the
Military conducting road exercise in Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding area
The Canadian Armed Forces will be in the area on Friday as they conduct a road exercise. Residents will be able to see around 40 vehicles along with 100 soldiers
Elk Island Public Schools receive award from Alberta School Councils’ Association
Late last month Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) received a distinction from the Alberta School Councils’ Association. At their annual conference banquet on April 27, the association awarded EIPS the
School bus shot at in Parkland County
A school bus in Parkland County was shot at with a BB or airsoft gun earlier this week. On Monday afternoon the bus was hit as it drove down Golf
Only one event remains for Block Party Boot Camp
St. Albert’s Block Party Boot Camp has had one day cancelled, but another session will still be going on this weekend. The city is known for their tradition of block
Leduc RCMP hosting open house, community barbecue
To celebrate National Police Week, Leduc RCMP will be hosting a free family friendly community event. The open house will be taking place on May 14 from noon until 3
Parkland RCMP arrest Edmonton man for alleged sexual assault on a child
Parkland RCMP are looking to identify victims in an ongoing child luring investigation. On April 22, police receieved complaints of child luring and sexual assault on a youth. This sparked
EPS: Missing man likely dead
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) continue to investigate the suspicious disappearance of 41-year-old Barry Bedard. Barry was last seen exactly one year ago in the area of 118 Avenue and 50
Strathcona County opens 2024 census
The 2024 municipal census in Strathcona County is now underway. Households throughout the county will be receiving a PIN letter which outlines how to complete the census online. The county
London Drugs cyberattack may have compromised personal data
London Drugs stores across Western Canada remain closed following a cyberattack over the weekend. Although an update was expected on Wednesday morning, the company sent out their previous statement, saying
Players and donations needed for second annual Flag-A-Thon
Fort Saskatchewan’s second annual Flag-A-Thon is going underway in June, with the Fort Saskatchewan Minor Football Association (FSMFA) still looking for players and donations. The flag-a-thon is a 24-hour football
Strathcona County lifts fire restriction
Strathcona County has announced that they’ve reduced their fire restriction to a fire advisory. This is due to cooler temperatures and the recent rain in the area, with the fire
Truck thieves wanted by Morinville RCMP
Morinville police are requesting help from the public in identifying suspects involved in a truck theft. On April 14 at around 6:30 a.m., a grey 2011 Chevrolet Silverado with Alberta
Two injured following Highway 15 crash
There’s been an update on the crash that happened on Highway 15 early Wednesday morning. The crash was just before 3 a.m. when a northbound Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets underway
Wednesday is the start of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion, after the project had gotten the greet light the day before. This long-awaited project, which cost about $34 billion,
Delays on Highway 15 following crash
An accident on Highway 15 has led to delays down the highway. The accident was on Wednesday morning near the intersection of Highway 28A, with police redirecting drivers on the
Edmonton police looking for person of interest in Hangar 11 fire
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are looking to identify a person of interest in the recent fire at Hangar 11. On the evening of April 22, a fire occurred at the
Open mic poetry night coming to St. Albert
A local bakery in St. Albert is hosting an open mic poetry night later this week. The event is open for young artists from Grade 7 to 21 years old
Edmonton city council passes 2024 tax bylaw
The average Edmonton household is expected to pay about $8.97 in taxes every day to fund programs and services across the city. This comes as Edmonton city council passed the
Alberta investing into first Canadian geothermal test site
The provincial government is investing $750,000 for a feasibility study towards bringing a geothermal test site to Alberta. This study will be led by Eavor Technologies, which includes identifying a
Used book sale in Fort Saskatchewan teaching about homeschooling
A used book and curriculum sale is coming to Fort Saskatchewan next week. This sale will be going on at the Dow Centennial Centre from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Warrant issued for alleged “Project Gaslight” shooter
Edmonton police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a man accused of three drive by shootings in connection to an ongoing extortion series. On December 21, there were reports of
Edmonton launches new e-parking service
A new E-Parking service is being implemented in the City of Edmonton, with the service launching on Monday. According to the city, this new system will make paying for parking
St. Albert Pickleball Club sees spike in membership
St. Albert’s Pickleball Club has seen a huge increase in membership over the last few years. Since 2022 the club has seen a membership increase of 54 per cent. According
Alberta Municipalities concerned over proposed Bill 20
Alberta Municipalities, which represents cities, towns, and villages throughout the province, have expressed their concerns over the proposed Bill 20. This bill would grant the provincial government the ability to
Oilfield company charged $360,000 in workplace death
The death of a man at a workplace in Red Deer has led to the equipment supplier being charged $360,000. Isolation Equipment Services Inc. plead guilty for failing to remove
London Drugs closes all stores following cybersecurity incident
All London Drugs across Western Canada were closed today following a “cybersecurity incident” that happened over the weekend. The company experienced an operational issue on Sunday, with London Drugs claiming
Fort Air Partnership relocates monitoring station
Fort Air Partnership announced that it has moved its Keith Purves Portable Air Monitoring Station. The move was made earlier this month, with the new location being in the community
St. Albert releases new emergency preparedness map
The City of St. Albert has launched a brand-new online emergency preparedness map. This map was created to help residents prepare for evacuations, shelter-in-place, and other emergencies, with the map
Leduc RCMP investigating threats made at public park
Police in Leduc are investigating threats that were uttered at Fred Johns Park earlier this month. On the evening of April 10 an unknown man allegedly approached tow people in
Strathcona County hosting annual tourism conference
Strathcona County’s annual tourism industry conference is going on this week. The event takes place on Wednesday at the Ardrossan Recreation Complex, with the event featuring hundreds of local businesses
