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London Drugs reopens following cyberattack
London Drugs locations all across Western Canada reopened on Monday after closing down to a cyberattack. The cyberattack was on April 28, affecting 79 stores in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The breach also caused the company to disable
Elk Island National Parks transports wood bison herd to Alaska
Wood bison from Elk Island National Park have been transported to Alaska, according to Parks Canada. A total of 40 wood bison have recently arrived in the northern American state, with the transfer hoping to restore the bison population in
London Drugs reopens following cyberattack
London Drugs locations all across Western Canada reopened on Monday after closing down to a cyberattack. The cyberattack was on April 28, affecting 79 stores in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Elk Island National Parks transports wood bison herd to Alaska
Wood bison from Elk Island National Park have been transported to Alaska, according to Parks Canada. A total of 40 wood bison have recently arrived in the northern American state,
Canada government testing phone emergency alerts
Residents across most Canada will be getting a test alert on their cellphones on Wednesday. According to the government, this test will play an emergency alert sound along with news
St. Albert kicks off municipal census
The City of St. Albert announced that the 2024 municipal census is now open. The census runs until June 27, with residents able to take the census online through the
Update on Strathcona County’s shelter in place
Strathcona County RCMP have given another update on the shelter in place that happened earlier this week. On Monday morning officers were informed about a gun going off near homes
Leduc RCMP looking for owners of stolen equipment
Police in Leduc are looking for the public’s help returning stolen property to its rightful owners. On March 4, police received reports of a welder and welding trailer being stolen
Highway 15 overpass closes down
The Highway 15 pedestrian overpass in Fort Saskatchewan will be closed down for the next few weeks. This closure is due to repairs, with city contractors beginning their work on
Outloud St. Albert permanently closes
Outloud St. Albert, an organization that gave support to local 2SLGBTQ+ youth, closed its doors last week. Last Friday, the organization announced that due to a lack of funding, the
April’s Classroom of The Month
Congratulations to Mrs. Tinney’s Grade 12 class at Fort High for being April’s classroom of the month. The class received a pizza party on Monday, with the pies provided by
Fort Saskatchewan testing emergency siren system
The City of Fort Saskatchewan will be testing its emergency siren system today. The testing will begin at around 11 a.m., with sirens throughout Fort Saskatchewan going off during testing.
Edmonton police looking for information on historic homicide
Edmonton police are looking for tips related to a 2009 homicide. Just after 4 a.m. on October 6, 2009, police were told about an injured woman lying on the road
One dead after car crash near Morinville
A woman is dead following a car crash that happened near Morinville last week. The crash was on Thursday night on Highway 642 between Range Road 271 and 272. When
Strathcona County police issue shelter in place due to firearms complaint
Strathcona County RCMP issued a shelter in place on Monday morning. This came as police are currently investigating a firearms complaint between Range Road 222 and Range Road 223 north
Strathcona County offering rebate on rain barrels
From now until Autumn, Strathcona County is offering a rebate when residents purchase a rain barrel. Rain barrels can help residents save on their water bills and help plants stay
Edmonton Police Service release 2023 crime stats
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have released crime stats from 2023. This annual analysis provides an overview of crime and violence within the city, with the analysis showing that crime
Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild holding spring sale
The Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild’s annual spring sale is going on this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, the guild will be holding a sale at the Dow Centennial Centre, selling
Voting open for 2024 Garbage Can Design Contest
The City of St. Albert has opened up voting for their annual Garbage Can Design Contest. Voting is open until May 10, with the contest part of the Spruce Up
Alberta preparing for dry summer with Drought Response Plan
The Alberta government have released its 2024 Drought Response Plan to help support the province during any dry conditions over the summer. “Alberta’s new 2024 Drought Response Plan will help
Fort Saskatchewan opens grants to organizations
The City of Fort Saskatchewan announced the opening of its annual Grants to Organizations program. Applications are open until June 15, with this program designed to highlight the city’s commitment
Strathcona County getting ready for Emergency Preparedness Week
Strathcona County is hosting several events and programs for Emergency Preparedness Week. Between May 5 and 11, Community Safety Educators with the county will be helping residents prepare for emergencies
Military conducting road exercise in Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding area
The Canadian Armed Forces will be in the area on Friday as they conduct a road exercise. Residents will be able to see around 40 vehicles along with 100 soldiers
Elk Island Public Schools receive award from Alberta School Councils’ Association
Late last month Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) received a distinction from the Alberta School Councils’ Association. At their annual conference banquet on April 27, the association awarded EIPS the
School bus shot at in Parkland County
A school bus in Parkland County was shot at with a BB or airsoft gun earlier this week. On Monday afternoon the bus was hit as it drove down Golf
Only one event remains for Block Party Boot Camp
St. Albert’s Block Party Boot Camp has had one day cancelled, but another session will still be going on this weekend. The city is known for their tradition of block
Leduc RCMP hosting open house, community barbecue
To celebrate National Police Week, Leduc RCMP will be hosting a free family friendly community event. The open house will be taking place on May 14 from noon until 3
Parkland RCMP arrest Edmonton man for alleged sexual assault on a child
Parkland RCMP are looking to identify victims in an ongoing child luring investigation. On April 22, police receieved complaints of child luring and sexual assault on a youth. This sparked
EPS: Missing man likely dead
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) continue to investigate the suspicious disappearance of 41-year-old Barry Bedard. Barry was last seen exactly one year ago in the area of 118 Avenue and 50
Strathcona County opens 2024 census
The 2024 municipal census in Strathcona County is now underway. Households throughout the county will be receiving a PIN letter which outlines how to complete the census online. The county
London Drugs cyberattack may have compromised personal data
London Drugs stores across Western Canada remain closed following a cyberattack over the weekend. Although an update was expected on Wednesday morning, the company sent out their previous statement, saying
Players and donations needed for second annual Flag-A-Thon
Fort Saskatchewan’s second annual Flag-A-Thon is going underway in June, with the Fort Saskatchewan Minor Football Association (FSMFA) still looking for players and donations. The flag-a-thon is a 24-hour football
