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Alberta RCMP preparing to target unsafe driving for May long weekend
Police in Alberta will be patrolling roads over the weekend as part of Canada Road Safety Week. This week, which runs from May 14 to May 20, is designed to promote safe driving measures in the province by focusing on
‘Fallen Heroes’ popularity leads to second showing, national run
A film honouring Canadian veterans had such a popular premiere that a new showing has been announced. ”Fallen Heroes” ran on April 17 at St. Albert’s Landmark Cinema, with the film following stories of courage and sacrifice to shine a
Alberta RCMP preparing to target unsafe driving for May long weekend
Police in Alberta will be patrolling roads over the weekend as part of Canada Road Safety Week. This week, which runs from May 14 to May 20, is designed to
‘Fallen Heroes’ popularity leads to second showing, national run
A film honouring Canadian veterans had such a popular premiere that a new showing has been announced. ”Fallen Heroes” ran on April 17 at St. Albert’s Landmark Cinema, with the
Fort Saskatchewan approved 2.86 per cent tax increase
Fort Saskatchewan’s city council has approved the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw on Tuesday, with an increase of 2.86 per cent coming to the city. “City Council is pleased to announce
Four Calgary murders linked to American serial killer
Four historical homicides have been linked to a prolific American serial killer, according to Alberta RCMP. In a news conference on Friday, police spoke about how they believe that Gary
Edmonton spray parks opening this weekend
This weekend marks the return of Edmonton’s spray parks. There are 75 spray parks throughout the city, with two new parks coming this year. One of these new parks is
Strathcona County sees overwhelming support in annual satisfaction survey
Strathcona County has released the results of their annual satisfaction survey. The results show that an overwhelming majority of residents enjoy living in the county, with 95 per cent of
Fort Saskatchewan Canada Day headliner announced
The City of Fort Saskatchewan has announced the headliner for the upcoming Canada Day show at Legacy Park. This annual show has featured performances from The Strumbellas and Men Without
Darren Dutchyshen passes away at 57
Darren Dutchyshen, one of the biggest figures in Canadian sports broadcasting, has passed away at the age of 57. His death was announced by TSN after they received a statement
Edmonton police officer not charged in shooting of unarmed man
Alexander Doduk, an Edmonton police officer, will not be facing charges in the 2021 death of Steven Nguyen. A weapons complaint had been called on Nugyen as someone reported that
Strathcona County lifting spring road bans
Starting on Friday, the Spring Road Bans will be lifted in Strathcona County. The bans, which were put in place earlier this year, will be lifted on Friday. These seasonal
Alberta releases report on 2023 election
The provincial government has released a report showing statistics from the 2023 Provincial General Election. The report was released by the Chief electoral officer and shows that the May 29
Edmonton police investigating suspicious death
Police in Edmonton are investigating the death of a man that happened earlier this week. On Wednesday morning, police responded to reports of an injured man on the sidewalk near
One dead after crash outside of Fort Saskatchewan
A St. Albert man is dead after a crash just outside of Fort Saskatchewan on Tuesday night. The crash was just after 9 p.m. on Highway 15 south of Range
Teen Flash Fiction contest comes with $100 grand prize
A flash fiction workshop for teenagers is coming to the Strathcona County Library on Thursday at noon. This workshop also features a contest, with a $100 gift card being awarded
Fort McMurray evacuations cause gridlock on Highway 63
Highway 63 leading out of Fort McMurray was bumper to bumper with traffic as residents are evacuating the city. A nearby wildfire, which is just seven kilometres away from the
Alberta grants support mental health of first responders
The provincial government is providing grants to help support the mental health needs of Alberta’s first responders. The Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders (SPHIFR) program provides $1.5 million annually
Man charged in Edmonton homicide
Edmonton police have charged a man with murder following a death earlier this earlier. On the evening of May 9, police responded to a disturbance in the area of 108A
RCMP investigating murder at Alexander First Nation
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating a murder that happened on Alexaner First Nation earlier this month. On May 5, Morinville police received a report from paramedics asking
Fort Air Partnership announced new name
The Fort Air Partnership has announced that they’ll be going by a new name. The air monitoring organization will now be calling itself the Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership (HAMP). According
Fort McMurray neighbourhoods issued 2-hour evacuation notice
Certain Fort McMurray neighbourhoods have been issued a two-hour evacuation notice on Tuesday afternoon. This notice applies to the neighbourhoods of Prairie Creek, Abasand, Grayling Terrace, Beacon Hill, with residents
Munchies and Sunchips recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Frito Lay Canada have announced a recall following a potential salmonella contamination. This recall affects Munchies Original Snack Mix and Sunchips Harvest Cheddar flavour, with the seasoning supplier saying that
Former Sherwood Park principal charged with alleged sexual assault
Amit Mali, former principal of Sherwood Heights Junior High, has been charged with sexual assault. The investigation began back in February after police received reports of the alleged sexual assault.
Man pleads guilty to carjacking, hit-and-run spree
An Edmonton man has plead guilty to charges of carjacking, robbery, and hit-and-run, following a spree in Edmonton last May. According to the court, Michael Lariviere used a fake gun
Fort Saskatchewan, Strathcona County sign transit agreement
Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona County held a transit joint signing event last week. The event was at the Fort Saskatchewan Transit (FST) Park & Ride, located next to the Dow
Edmonton police warn of buy-and-sell robberies
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are warning the public about a string of recent robberies related to online buy-and-sell exchanges. Police have reported six robberies occurring throughout the city between
Fort raises bandshell for live musical performances
Staff with the City of Fort Saskatchewan were seen raising the Legacy Park bandshell last week. The bandshell is the centre for many live musical performances throughout the summer. In
St. Albert transit buses cost more than expected
St. Albert’s new transit buses will cost about $1.5 million more than expected. The City of St. Albert has had plans to purchase 19 new transit buses between 2024 and
Tickets selling fast for Fort Sask Senior Tea
Fort Saskatchewan’s Seniors’ Tea tickets are selling out fast. This annual event, held by the City of Fort Saskatchewan, is free for seniors to attend, which means that tickets are
Strathcona County reports $16M surplus
Strathcona County reported a $16 million surplus for 2023. This was reported during an April council meeting with it being one of the county’s largest surpluses in recent years. Despite
Weekend smoke clears out of the area
The thick smoke that rolled into the area over the weekend is gone, according to Environment Canada. This smoke came as wildfires were popping up all across the province, with
