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Twice But Nice holds annual meeting: highlighting grant efforts
Twice But Nice, a non-profit thrift store in Fort Saskatchewan, held its annual general meeting on Thursday, with nearly 50 people in attendance. During the meeting the non-profit shared their achievements throughout 2023, their goals for 2024, while recognizing retiring
Strathcona County Food Bank celebrates 40 years with Gala
The Strathcona County Food Bank is hosting a Nourish Gala over the weekend to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In just 2023 alone the food bank helped over 17,000 people, with many of them being children. This Gala, held on Saturday
Twice But Nice holds annual meeting: highlighting grant efforts
Twice But Nice, a non-profit thrift store in Fort Saskatchewan, held its annual general meeting on Thursday, with nearly 50 people in attendance. During the meeting the non-profit shared their
Strathcona County Food Bank celebrates 40 years with Gala
The Strathcona County Food Bank is hosting a Nourish Gala over the weekend to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In just 2023 alone the food bank helped over 17,000 people, with
Edmonton police looking to identify truck thief
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is looking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a series of truck thefts. On the morning of March 17, an unidentified
Morinville implements fire restriction
The Town of Morinville implemented a fire restriction yesterday afternoon. The restriction comes due to ongoing dry conditions, which residents urged to be cautious and comply with safe fire practices.
Man rescued from burning apartment building in Edmonton
Edmonton firefighters rescued a man trapped on the balcony of a burning apartment building yesterday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m. firefighters were called to an apartment building near Jasper Avenue
Highway 28 partially closed from serious car crash
A serious two vehicle collision has closed a section of Highway 28. Morinville RCMP responded to the crash near Township Road 572 in Sturgeon County, with police redirecting traffic as
Strathcona County introduced new affordable housing strategy
Strathcona County has developed a new Housing Affordability Strategy, that was approved by council earlier this week. Right now, about 15 per cent of households in Strathcona County are living
St. Albert giving update on Land Use Bylaw
The City of St. Albert will be giving an update on its Land Use Bylaw. This free information session takes place at the Arden Theatre on Thursday starting at 4
Cigarettes cause five fires in Fort Saskatchewan
Five separate fires in Fort Saskatchewan this year have been caused by cigarettes, according to the city. “Conditions are very dry right now, please use caution when disposing of smoking
Violent offender released in Edmonton
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are warning the public about the release of Luis Kenny, a convicted violent offender. Police believe that Kenny will commit another offence against someone in the
Alberta releases list of most top baby names
The provincial government has released a list of the most popular baby names in 2023. Throughout the yea, 47,263 babies were born, with over 13,000 different names between them. This
Exposure warning for measles issued in Edmonton
Alberta Health Services (AHS) have issued a measles alert in Edmonton earlier this week. A case was confirmed in the city on Wednesday, with AHS saying that people who attended
St. Albert job fair begins this week
The City of St. Albert is getting ready to put on their annual job fair. This free event is running from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday at the
Update on West River’s Edge Boat Launch
The West River’s Edge boat launch is open for the season. Residents can use the boat launch to safely deliver their boats to the North Saskatchewan River. The City of
Province believes all 2024 wildfires caused by humans
In Alberta’s weekly wildfire update, they mentioned that they believe all wildfires in the province right now were caused by humans. There are currently 63 wildfires burning throughoug the province,
“Project Gaslight” seeks to identify suspects in extortion plot
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have released a series of videos to the public related to the extortion series that police are calling “Project Gaslight”. Police have reported that there are
Fort Saskatchewan looking for input on the feasibility of a Bike Skills Park
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is looking for resident’s input on the feasibility of bringing a Bike Skills Park to the community. A Bike Skills Park is a facility built
Two charged for attempted fraud at car dealership
Strathcona County RCMP have charged two people for allegedly trying to defraud a car dealership. Earlier this month it was reported to police that a man and woman tried to
Strathcona County preparing for quarterly yard waste pickup
Strathcona County will be picking up extra yard waste next week to accommodate for seasonal cleaning. From April 29 to May 3, the county will be collecting this extra yard
Rewards offered for Edmonton murder suspects
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has teamed up with Bolo to help locate two suspects wanted for murder. The Bolo Program focuses on a “Top 25” list of Canada’s most
Fire Ban issued for Lamont County: ATVs prohibited
Lamont County issued a fire ban on Tuesday afternoon. Effective at 2:30 p.m., the fire ban was put in place due to extreme fire hazard conditions in the region. The
Parton, Twain, and Cline – The Country Divas rocking St. Albert
A night of country music is coming to St. Albert tonight. This evening, Moon Coin Productions is bringing The Country Divas to the Arden Theatre at St. Albert Place, with
Canadian Hydrogen Convention returns to Edmonton
The Canadian Hydrogen Convention is taking place in Edmonton from now until Thursday at the Edmonton Convention Centre. “The Canadian Hydrogen Convention is the only annual meeting place for energy
Pride flag thief wanted by St. Albert police
St. Albert RCMP are looking for help identifying a suspect involved in stealing a pride flag. On April 12 at around 2 p.m., the suspect approached a home in the
Knights of the Northern Realm teach medieval history in Fort Saskatchewan
The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library had a visit from the Knights of the Northern Realm. The Knights of the Northern Realm are a 14th century living history group that travels
Alberta regulating utility bills, bringing relief to Calgary
The Alberta government has announced that they’ll be making changes to legislation surrounding local access fees for utility bills. A local access fee is a charge by municipalities to electricity
Historic Edmonton hangar destroyed in large fire
A historic hangar in Edmonton was destroyed by a large fire on Monday afternoon. The fire was at Hangar 11, located between the Blatchford neighbourhood and the NAIT campus, with
Millers Ice Cream opens for the season
Millers Ice Cream in Fort Saskatchewan opened its doors for the season over the weekend. The store had its official opening on April 20 at their location at CN Station
Morinville RCMP looking for suspects in rural shop break and enter
Morinville RCMP are looking for public assistance in identifying two suspects in a break and enter that happened late last month. On the afternoon on March 25, police received reports
Strathcona County places fire restriction in effect
A fire restriction has been declared for Strathcona County. Although the county placed a fire advisory in effect earlier this month, the dry conditions and windy weather has led to
