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Outloud St. Albert permanently closes
Outloud St. Albert, an organization that gave support to local 2SLGBTQ+ youth, closed its doors last week. Last Friday, the organization announced that due to a lack of funding, the organization would be closing immediately. Outloud had been struggling with
April’s Classroom of The Month
Congratulations to Mrs. Tinney’s Grade 12 class at Fort High for being April’s classroom of the month. The class received a pizza party on Monday, with the pies provided by SkyHy Pizza and Donair. There were also some fresh fruit
Outloud St. Albert permanently closes
Outloud St. Albert, an organization that gave support to local 2SLGBTQ+ youth, closed its doors last week. Last Friday, the organization announced that due to a lack of funding, the
April’s Classroom of The Month
Congratulations to Mrs. Tinney’s Grade 12 class at Fort High for being April’s classroom of the month. The class received a pizza party on Monday, with the pies provided by
Fort Saskatchewan testing emergency siren system
The City of Fort Saskatchewan will be testing its emergency siren system today. The testing will begin at around 11 a.m., with sirens throughout Fort Saskatchewan going off during testing.
Edmonton police looking for information on historic homicide
Edmonton police are looking for tips related to a 2009 homicide. Just after 4 a.m. on October 6, 2009, police were told about an injured woman lying on the road
One dead after car crash near Morinville
A woman is dead following a car crash that happened near Morinville last week. The crash was on Thursday night on Highway 642 between Range Road 271 and 272. When
Strathcona County police issue shelter in place due to firearms complaint
Strathcona County RCMP issued a shelter in place on Monday morning. This came as police are currently investigating a firearms complaint between Range Road 222 and Range Road 223 north
Strathcona County offering rebate on rain barrels
From now until Autumn, Strathcona County is offering a rebate when residents purchase a rain barrel. Rain barrels can help residents save on their water bills and help plants stay
Edmonton Police Service release 2023 crime stats
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have released crime stats from 2023. This annual analysis provides an overview of crime and violence within the city, with the analysis showing that crime
Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild holding spring sale
The Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild’s annual spring sale is going on this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, the guild will be holding a sale at the Dow Centennial Centre, selling
Voting open for 2024 Garbage Can Design Contest
The City of St. Albert has opened up voting for their annual Garbage Can Design Contest. Voting is open until May 10, with the contest part of the Spruce Up
Alberta preparing for dry summer with Drought Response Plan
The Alberta government have released its 2024 Drought Response Plan to help support the province during any dry conditions over the summer. “Alberta’s new 2024 Drought Response Plan will help
Fort Saskatchewan opens grants to organizations
The City of Fort Saskatchewan announced the opening of its annual Grants to Organizations program. Applications are open until June 15, with this program designed to highlight the city’s commitment
Strathcona County getting ready for Emergency Preparedness Week
Strathcona County is hosting several events and programs for Emergency Preparedness Week. Between May 5 and 11, Community Safety Educators with the county will be helping residents prepare for emergencies
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
