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Alberta firefighters facing 50 wildfires
Just four months into 2024 and Alberta firefighters have already dealt with hundreds of wildfires. According to the ministry of forestry and parks, 148 wildfires have already been extinguished this year, with 50 still burning. Of these remaining wildfires, 46
St. Albert man charged with sexual violence has gun license reinstated
A St. Albert man who has been charged with sexual contact with a minor has had his gun license reinstated. Last year the man landed a job at a gun range in Edmonton, but during a background check it was
Alberta firefighters facing 50 wildfires
Just four months into 2024 and Alberta firefighters have already dealt with hundreds of wildfires. According to the ministry of forestry and parks, 148 wildfires have already been extinguished this
St. Albert man charged with sexual violence has gun license reinstated
A St. Albert man who has been charged with sexual contact with a minor has had his gun license reinstated. Last year the man landed a job at a gun
St. Albert looking for public experience through survey
The City of St. Albert wants to know what’s important to residents. With the help of Berlin Communications, the city has a survey available until May 17 which is looking
Gibbons proclaims next week as ‘Hydrogen Week’
The town of Gibbons has proclaimed next week as Hydrogen week. The announcement was made on Tuesday, with the week coinciding with the Canadian Hydrogen Conference. This week serves to
Historic radio station may be closing down
CKUA Radio, who have been in operation for almost 100 years, may be closing down if they can’t get any funding. According to CEO Marc Carnes, the station may be
Rough roads leads to 150 reported crashes in Edmonton
Yesterday morning there were more than 150 reports of vehicle crashes, according to Accident Support Services International. This was due to rough road conditions, which led to Alberta RCMP issuing
Protestors ask for removal of MLA Dale Nally from life lease legislation
There was a protest at the Alberta legislature last week, with protestors demanding that St. Albert-Morinville MLA Dale Nally be removed from leading life-lease legislation. The protest was on Thursday,
Art in Public Places winner announced
The City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Art in Public Places program announced their Artist of the Year on Tuesday evening. The winner was Ojibwe artist Ellie LaGrandeur, owner of Dreamcatchers Gift
Strathcona County highway closes following semi rollover
A portion of Highway 16 was blocked and closed following a semi-truck rollover that happened on Wednesday morning. The crash was at around 9:00 a.m., with the crash happening near
Trade Show and Market returning to Fort Saskatchewan
This weekend, the Fort Saskatchewan & District Chamber of Commerce will be putting on their annual trade show and market. The trade show will feature both new and old attractions,
Legacy Park cleanup brings disc golf to Fort Saskatchewan
This weekend marks the return of Fort Saskatchewan Disc Golf, with the first event of the season happening at Legacy Park. This event, called the Legacy Park Clean-up and Play,
Alberta RCMP warning residents of poor road conditions
With a light blanket of snow appearing in the area overnight, this has led to Alberta RCMP issuing a warning to the public. This warning is due to poor road
Delays on Calgary Trail following semi rollover
A rollover involving a semi-truck has created delays down Calgary Trail. The crash was at around 6:20 a.m., with police asking drivers to avoid Calgary Trail and Ellerslie Road, as
Building damaged in Edmonton fire
Firefighters in Edmonton fought a large fire yesterday that ended up damaging a commercial building. Crews arrived to the blaze, which was near 159 Avenue and Fort Road, at about
Edmonton firefighters initiate third-alarm response for large fire
A large fire in northeast Edmonton has initiated a third-alarm response from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS). The fire began before 2:42 p.m. near Manning Drive and 159 Avenue. Less
“Fallen Heroes” film honouring Canadian veterans premiering in St. Albert
For the last several years director Robert Curtin and producer Karen Storwick have been working on a film to honour Canadian veterans, and that film is about to premiere. “Fallen
Edmonton police recover six stolen vehicles headed overseas
The Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) Targeted Response to Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) team helped recover several stolen vehicles. These vehicles, valued at around $485,000, were confirmed by investigators to have
Sherwood Park school hosting student film festival
This week marks the return of the Hawk Film Festival at F.R. Haythorne Junior High. On Thursday, students at the school’s Film Production program will be showcasing films that they
Sturgeon County firefighters save cat from falling in ice
Firefighters in Sturgeon County made a daring rescue on Monday as they saved an injured cat from falling in an icy lake. Sturgeon County Emergency Services received the call about
Morinville police looking for suspect in serious assault
Morinville RCMP are investigating an assault that happened in Gibbons just before the new year. The assault was on December 30 at the Gibbons Hotel. During an altercation, the suspect
Strathcona County cleaning up after spring melt
Strathcona County is inviting its residents to “pitch-in” with waste removal from late April to early March. This annual Pitch-In campaign involved volunteers removing litter that’s left behind from the
Residential street sweeping begins
Residential street sweeping has begun in both Sherwood Park and St. Albert. In St. Albert, street sweeping started on April 7 on major arterial roads before moving to residential roads
Paddling Film Festival hits the St. Albert stage
For the first time ever, the World Paddling Film Festival will be coming to St. Albert. On Tuesday at 6:30 the festival will be showcasing international paddling films while also
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP continue to search for missing woman
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are still looking for the public’s help in locating 37-year-old Janine Ellen Bott. Janine was last seen on March 30 walking in the area of Township Road
Fort Sask Firefighter first to ride down historic pole
Colton Burns, a firefighter in Fort Saskatchewan, was the first to ride down their new and improved historic brass pole. On April 10 Fort Saskatchewan firefighters held a presentation where
Strathcona County delivering State of the County update
Later this week, Strathcona County Mayor Rod Frank will be alongside Council for their annual State of the County update. The event is at the Strathcona County Community Centre on
VIDEO: Moose loose in Fort Saskatchewan
On Monday morning, two moose were spotted roaming the streets of downtown Fort Saskatchewan. In a post made to the Fort Sask Informed Facebook page, a resident made a post
Elderly man missing out of Leduc
An elderly man is missing from Leduc, and police are concerned for his wellbeing. 73-year-old James Smith was last seen leaving home on Sunday at around 8 a.m. He hasn’t
Fire advisories, restrictions, and bans in effect for the area
Since the start of April, several counties and cities have placed fire advisories, restrictions, and bans in effect. This comes as a warm and dry spring is expected to bring
Four Edmonton stores charged with selling illegal cigarettes
A joint operation between the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) led to four Edmonton convenience stores being charged with selling illegal tobacco. The investigation
