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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 around the area teaching people about the experiences of those
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 providers, with the charge passed on to those paying 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
Edmonton police searching for missing woman
Edmonton police are looking for the public’s help in locating 34-year-old Jennifer Badger. Jennifer was last seen on March 4 walking in the Brander Gardens neighbourhood near Riverbend Road. Her
Earth Day events in the area
With today marking earth day, the international day of environmental protection, there are several events going on in the area. In Edmonton there are several events going on throughout the
EMS vehicle hits police officer and injured citizen, launching investigation
Edmonton police are investigating an incident where an Emergency Services vehicle ran two people while responding to reports of a woman in distress. At around 2 a.m. on Sunday, police
Update: Edmonton police searching for missing elderly man
An elderly man missing from Edmonton has been found, according to police. Ian Pye, 67, was last seen leaving his home near 108 Avenue and 95 Street at some point
Range Road 221 closes due to crash
Strathcona County RCMP responded to a crash in Ardrossan that happened on Sunday morning. The crash was reported at around 9 a.m. on Range Road 221 between Wye Road and
Gallery: Award winners of the 19th annual Hawk Film Festival
It was a packed house at the 19th annual Hawk Film Festival, which took place in Sherwood Park on Thursday. Presented by the Film Production program at F.R. Haythorne Junior
Hosting Ukrainians in Fort Saskatchewan hold furniture drive for Ukranian newcomers
Over the weekend, Hosting Ukrainians in Fort Saskatchewan (HUFS) helped put together a furniture drive for Ukrainians in need. With help from the Ukranian Canadian Congress, HUFS was at the
Knights of the Northern Realm arriving in Fort Saskatchewan
This weekend, the Knights of the Northern Realm will be making an appearance in Fort Saskatchewan. The Knights will be giving a presentation at the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library on
Local mayors speak out against Bill 18
Some mayors across the province are speaking out against the proposed Bill 18. This bill, called the Provincial Priorities Act, would require that the provincial government would need to approve
Oilers watch parties coming to Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers will be facing off against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their first-round playoffs series on Monday evening. Although there are limited tickets available, there
Planned work temporarily closing Edmonton LRT station
Several maintenance projects will cause temporarily closures of LRT stations in Edmonton. On Saturday from the start of service until noon, Capital and Metro Line trains will be running at
Morinville RCMP investigating mail theft
Morinville RCMP are investigating reports of mail theft from community mailboxes. Police received reports from Canada post about four community mailboxes that were broken into overnight, with the thefts happening
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
