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Six candidates make final list for Alberta NDP leadership
Last week the Alberta NDP announced that final list of their leadership candidates. The leadership race began back in early February after Rachel Notley announced that she would be stepping down as leader in January. The final list was announced
Orchid Society of Alberta hosts fair in St. Albert
The 44th annual Orchid Fair returns to St. Albert this weekend. Starting on Friday at the Enjoy Centre, this fair features over 15,000 square feet of all things orchid. The event also features an awards ceremony and art exhibition, hosted
Six candidates make final list for Alberta NDP leadership
Last week the Alberta NDP announced that final list of their leadership candidates. The leadership race began back in early February after Rachel Notley announced that she would be stepping
Orchid Society of Alberta hosts fair in St. Albert
The 44th annual Orchid Fair returns to St. Albert this weekend. Starting on Friday at the Enjoy Centre, this fair features over 15,000 square feet of all things orchid. The
Strathcona County schools celebrate Alberta Francophonie Month
It’s Alberta Francophonie Month, and Elk Island Public Schools division is putting together tons of activities for the students. To celebrate the month there will be lesson plans and winter
Edmonton police schedule autopsy for suspicious death
Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a man who was discovered on Sunday morning. According to police, they responded to reports of a death at a home near
St. Patrick’s Day events in the area
With Sunday marking St. Patrick’s Day, there’s a whole lot of events going on this weekend. In Fort Saskatchewan there’s going to be performances from The Irish Descendants at the
Leduc RCMP recover stolen items posted on Facebook Marketplace
Leduc RCMP managed to recover stolen items that had been posted on Facebook Marketplace. According to police, they got reports of the stolen items listed for sale on Marketplace back
Private event held to honour 1-year anniversary of EPS officer’s deaths
Tomorrow marks one year since Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were killed in the line of duty, and police are honouring the one-year anniversary of their deaths. There will
The Great Canadian Trade Fair returns to Strathcona County
Next month the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce will be putting on their annual job fair. This fair, called the Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale, gives both
Union workers reach deal with City of Edmonton, including $1,000 lump sum payment
More details have been shared on the tentative agreement that was reached between Civic Service Union 52 (CSU 52) members and the City of Edmonton. The deal shows that union
Two hospitalized after crash in Fort Saskatchewan
Fort Saskatchewan emergency services brought two people to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 15 and Highway 21, which police believe was caused by impaired driving. The crash was
Provincial government proposing legislation to bring in ankle bracelets, provincial police
The provincial government sent out a release proposing a provincial ankle bracelet monitoring program. The release was sent out on Wednesday, with the province claiming that this legislation would hold
Merchants, Jets face off in tiebreaker finals match
Tonight is the final game of the season between the St. Albert Merchants and the Morinville Jets, with only one team making it into the league championship. The game takes
Edmonton workers strike thwarted with tentative agreement
The strike planned by Civic Service Union 52 (CSU 52) in Edmonton has been cancelled. The strike was announced on Monday and was supposed to begin on Thursday morning. However,
3 and Under Fair returns to Fort Sask Library
The 3 and Under Fair is coming back to Fort Saskatchewan next week. This event, held at the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library, takes place on March 18 from 3 p.m.
Strathcona County brings in new electric Engo ice resurfacers
Strathcona County has added three new electric ice resurfacers to its fleet, according to a news release published Wednesday. These new Engo IceWolf Lithio machines were acquired using a $100,000
Edmonton police charge man in death of his father
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have laid charges against a 37-year-old man in relation to the death of his elderly father. On March 11, police responded to reports of an
Lamont County sends letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to petition
Lamont County has reached out to the Minister of Municipal Affairs as a response to a petition that was sent to Alberta Municipal Affairs last month. The petition requested that
Fort Saskatchewan hosting industrial networking event
The City of Fort Saskatchewan has teamed up with Strathcona County and Sturgeon County to announce the upcoming Industrial Supply Chain Forum. This premier industrial networking event takes place on
St. Albert closes outdoor rinks
The City of St. Albert has closed all of their outdoor rinks for the rest of the season. The closure was announced on Monday due to warm weather causing unsafe
Mills Haven Elementary hosts fourth annual Math-A-Thon
Mills Haven Elementary in Sherwood Park is hosting their fourth annual Math-A-Thon on Thursday. This comes as Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) celebrates the division’s annual Week of Inspirational Math.
EPS: Six suspects wanted after assault on 64-year-old man
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are looking for six suspects following an assault on a 64-year-old man that happened last month. According to police, the assault was on February 24
Edmonton Braces For Impact of City Worker Strike
Some 6,000 employees working for the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Public Library represented by Civic Service Union 52 are poised to go on strike on Thursday at 11 a.m.,
Solar Eclipse hitting North America in April
According to NASA, a total solar eclipse will be travelling across the continent next month. The eclipse will be coming on April 8 and will start in Mexico, travelling through
Edmonton police alerted of encampment ‘cave’ in river valley
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) were recently told about an encampment ‘cave’ located in the Edmonton River Valley. “Recently our Sheriff partners found a hole which was covered up by a
Elk Island Public Schools celebrate Substitute Appreciation Week
Staff and students in Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) are celebrating Substitute Appreciation Week. This week gives students, their families, and community members the opportunity to give thanks to the
$12.8M will be invested for phase three of the redevelopment of Winspear Centre
If the 2024 budget passes, the Government of Alberta will invest $12.8 million in the span of three years for the expansion of the Winspear Centre In the third phase,
Edmonton police identify suspect in sexual assault against teenage girl
Edmonton police have identified the 20-year-old suspect in a sexual assault that happened in early March. According to police, the assault was on March 5 at the Terwillegar Recreation Centre.
Spring Market heading to Fort Saskatchewan
This weekend the Everything Handmade Spring Market will be in Fort Saskatchewan. The event takes place on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at the Dow Centennial Centre, and features loads
St. Albert RCMP arrest seven shoplifters in one night
St. Albert RCMP engaged in a crackdown on retail crime over the weekend. On March 10, police targeted high retail crime locations in the hopes of identifying and arresting thieves
Edmonton police looking for suspect in jewelry store robbery
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are looking for help from the public in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at a jewelry store. The robbery was on March 3