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“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 Heroes: Their Journey Home” follows stories of courage and sacrifice
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 been planned to be shipped out of the country. “The
“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
Edmonton police looking for liquor store robbery suspect
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is looking for public assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent liquor store robbery. The robbery was on March 20 in the Bonnie Doon
Two teens arrested following string of assaults at Edmonton LRT stations
Edmonton police have arrested two teenagers following a series of assaults at LRT stations in early April. On April 1 just after midnight, a 40-year-old man was approached by two
Strathcona County looking to purchase local art
Strathcona County is looking to purchase art from local creators through its annual art acquisition program. This program, called Strathcona Contemporary, serves to showcase the work of local artists through
Fort Firefighters presenting recently renovated firehall
Firefighters in Fort Saskatchewan are putting together a special presentation on Wednesday afternoon at the firehall. This presentation begins at 3 p.m. and involves the firefighters showing off their recently
Two dead after Edmonton shooting
Edmonton police are investigating the deaths of two people following a shooting in the southwest side of the city. According to police, the shooting was around noon on Monday in
Edmonton police seize weapons sold at smoke shop
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have seized over 100 weapons from a downtown smoke shop. According to police, an investigation began back in November 2023 following reports of prohibited weapons
Life in The Heartland hosting annual Spring Info Eve open house
Life in the Heartland is hosting a free open house later this week. This event, hosted at the Gibbons Community Cultural Centre, gives residents the opportunity to speak with industry
High School students invited to join Edmonton fire cadets
The City of Edmonton is inviting high school students to apply for Edmonton Fire Rescue Service’s Fire Cadet program. This program is available students in grades 10 to 12, and
Applications open for Strathcona County community grants
Strathcona County is now accepting applications for their 2024 community grants. There are two grants that are available: the Community Connection grant, and the Community Change grant. The Community Connection
St. Albert RCMP arrest casino robbery suspect
After almost five months of investigations and St. Albert RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection to a robbery that happened at the Century Casino. On November 12, at 3:52
Sturgeon County issues fire advisory
Sturgeon Couty has placed a fire advisory in effect. The advisory was issued on Wednesday due to dry conditions and a lack of precipitation. However, there are not many restrictions
St. Albert brings mural to Fowler Athletic Park
The City of St. Albert has announced that a new public art piece will be installed at Fowler Athletic Park. This new mural, created by local artist Kalina Hanson, will
Fort Saskatchewan chamber sells building
The Fort Saskatchewan and District Chamber of Commerce sold their building. The building went on sale back in January, with the sale going through in late March for the asking
Fort Library celebrating Library Giving Day
It’s International Library Giving Day on Wednesday, and the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library is looking for donations. Despite sharing a building with Fort Saskatchewan’s City Hall, the local library is
11-year-old boy killed in Edmonton dog attack
An 11-year-old boy has been killed following a dog attack, according to Edmonton police. On Monday evening police officers responded to reports of the attack near 82 Street and 11
