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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 in unaffordable housing, meaning that they’re spending 30 per cent
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 p.m. “The City is updating its Land Use Bylaw to
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
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
