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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 a province wide warning to residents, asking them not to
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, with several NDP MLAs attending the protest as well. According
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
Delays on Calgary Trail following semi rollover
A rollover involving a semi-truck has created delays down Calgary Trail. The crash was at around 6:20 a.m., with police asking drivers to avoid Calgary Trail and Ellerslie Road, as
Building damaged in Edmonton fire
Firefighters in Edmonton fought a large fire yesterday that ended up damaging a commercial building. Crews arrived to the blaze, which was near 159 Avenue and Fort Road, at about
Edmonton firefighters initiate third-alarm response for large fire
A large fire in northeast Edmonton has initiated a third-alarm response from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS). The fire began before 2:42 p.m. near Manning Drive and 159 Avenue. Less
“Fallen Heroes” film honouring Canadian veterans premiering in St. Albert
For the last several years director Robert Curtin and producer Karen Storwick have been working on a film to honour Canadian veterans, and that film is about to premiere. “Fallen
Edmonton police recover six stolen vehicles headed overseas
The Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) Targeted Response to Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) team helped recover several stolen vehicles. These vehicles, valued at around $485,000, were confirmed by investigators to have
Sherwood Park school hosting student film festival
This week marks the return of the Hawk Film Festival at F.R. Haythorne Junior High. On Thursday, students at the school’s Film Production program will be showcasing films that they
Sturgeon County firefighters save cat from falling in ice
Firefighters in Sturgeon County made a daring rescue on Monday as they saved an injured cat from falling in an icy lake. Sturgeon County Emergency Services received the call about
Morinville police looking for suspect in serious assault
Morinville RCMP are investigating an assault that happened in Gibbons just before the new year. The assault was on December 30 at the Gibbons Hotel. During an altercation, the suspect
Strathcona County cleaning up after spring melt
Strathcona County is inviting its residents to “pitch-in” with waste removal from late April to early March. This annual Pitch-In campaign involved volunteers removing litter that’s left behind from the
Residential street sweeping begins
Residential street sweeping has begun in both Sherwood Park and St. Albert. In St. Albert, street sweeping started on April 7 on major arterial roads before moving to residential roads
Paddling Film Festival hits the St. Albert stage
For the first time ever, the World Paddling Film Festival will be coming to St. Albert. On Tuesday at 6:30 the festival will be showcasing international paddling films while also
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP continue to search for missing woman
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are still looking for the public’s help in locating 37-year-old Janine Ellen Bott. Janine was last seen on March 30 walking in the area of Township Road
Fort Sask Firefighter first to ride down historic pole
Colton Burns, a firefighter in Fort Saskatchewan, was the first to ride down their new and improved historic brass pole. On April 10 Fort Saskatchewan firefighters held a presentation where
Strathcona County delivering State of the County update
Later this week, Strathcona County Mayor Rod Frank will be alongside Council for their annual State of the County update. The event is at the Strathcona County Community Centre on
VIDEO: Moose loose in Fort Saskatchewan
On Monday morning, two moose were spotted roaming the streets of downtown Fort Saskatchewan. In a post made to the Fort Sask Informed Facebook page, a resident made a post
Elderly man missing out of Leduc
An elderly man is missing from Leduc, and police are concerned for his wellbeing. 73-year-old James Smith was last seen leaving home on Sunday at around 8 a.m. He hasn’t
Fire advisories, restrictions, and bans in effect for the area
Since the start of April, several counties and cities have placed fire advisories, restrictions, and bans in effect. This comes as a warm and dry spring is expected to bring
Four Edmonton stores charged with selling illegal cigarettes
A joint operation between the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) led to four Edmonton convenience stores being charged with selling illegal tobacco. The investigation
Edmonton police looking for liquor store robbery suspect
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is looking for public assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent liquor store robbery. The robbery was on March 20 in the Bonnie Doon
Two teens arrested following string of assaults at Edmonton LRT stations
Edmonton police have arrested two teenagers following a series of assaults at LRT stations in early April. On April 1 just after midnight, a 40-year-old man was approached by two
Strathcona County looking to purchase local art
Strathcona County is looking to purchase art from local creators through its annual art acquisition program. This program, called Strathcona Contemporary, serves to showcase the work of local artists through
Fort Firefighters presenting recently renovated firehall
Firefighters in Fort Saskatchewan are putting together a special presentation on Wednesday afternoon at the firehall. This presentation begins at 3 p.m. and involves the firefighters showing off their recently
Two dead after Edmonton shooting
Edmonton police are investigating the deaths of two people following a shooting in the southwest side of the city. According to police, the shooting was around noon on Monday in
