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Gibbons Broncos hosting season kickoff party
The Gibbons Broncos are kicking off their hockey season with a tailgate party. The Broncos first game of the season is against the NEZ Northstars at Gibbons Arena on Saturday (Sep. 30), with the game starting at 7:30 p.m. However,
Everything you need to know about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day serves to honour the survivors and victims of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Here is everything going on in the area this weekend to
Gibbons Broncos hosting season kickoff party
The Gibbons Broncos are kicking off their hockey season with a tailgate party. The Broncos first game of the season is against the NEZ Northstars at Gibbons Arena on Saturday
Everything you need to know about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day serves to honour the survivors and victims of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Here
Fort Saskatchewan Youth Council looking for new members
Fort Saskatchewan’s Youth Council has been making changes in the community for years, and they’re looking for new members. “I was hoping to include youth more in decision making,” said
Submissions open for Edmonton Short Film Festival
Edmonton Short Film Festival (ESFF) is looking to showcase some local filmmakers. Short films of all genres from all around the world will premiere at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on
Man dead after hitting concrete beam in West Edmonton Mall
An 18-year-old man is dead after an incident at West Edmonton Mall. According to the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), they received a report at 1:45 p.m. of a man standing
RCMP, EPS recover stolen Ferraris
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) helped recover two stolen Ferrari’s. On September 12, officers pulled over a vehicle on Jasper Avenue for a traffic violation and ended up seizing a
Police investigating protest incident
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are looking to identify two suspects in a mischief incident during the “1MillionMarch4Children” protest. On September 20, during a protest against the inclusion of sexual
Edmonton police looking for robbery suspects
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) need your help in locating a quartet of robbery suspects. On the evening of September 19, three men and one woman entered a liquor store
Fort Saskatchewan crash leaves one in hospital
A crash in Fort Saskatchewan has sent one person to hospital. The crash happened on Tuesday (Sep. 26) at around 6 p.m. on Highway 15 just off 99 Avenue. According
New discount store coming to Fort Saskatchewan
It looks like a new store will be arriving in downtown Fort Saskatchewan. Some residents have noticed workers at Market Square, the former location of Giant Tiger/Safeway, for the last
Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association raises thousands through back-to-school fundraiser
The Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association (FSMA) raised thousands to help give kids the school supplies they need. Throughout the summer, the FSMA held a back-to-school fundraiser, taking in cash donations
Alleged grenade found in Sherwood Park home
A Sherwood Park homeowner got a shocking surprise while cleaning their home. Emergency Crews were called to the Glen Allan home on Monday just after 6 p.m. as the homeowner
EPS: 69-year-old man’s death a homicide
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are investigating the suspicious death of a man earlier this month. On September 1, police responded to a call after Edmonton Fire Rescue Services located 69-year-old
Leduc RCMP investigating string of mischief
Leduc RCMP are investigating reports of mischief throughout rural areas of the community. On Monday (Sep. 25), police received reports of an erratic driver in the area of Range Road
St. Albert court may see strain from zero-tolerance crime policies
Alberta’s new zero-tolerance crime policies may cause a strain for St. Albert’s courthouse. The province announced these policy changes earlier in the month. This will bring an end to the
St. Albert’s Hailey Benedict wins Top of the Country competition
St. Albert singer-songwriter Hailey Benedict won SiriusXM’s Top of the Country competition. Canadian County Music Week kicked off last week with the finale of the competition, which had performances from
Gibbons Pioneers looking for billets for 2023-2024 season
The Gibbons Pioneers are looking for billets for their players. As the season begins on October 6, the Pioneers have about twenty players in need of billets in the area.
Environment Canada on fall outlook
Environment Canada has provided an outlook on how the weather may feel this fall. Firstly, meteorologists cover seasons a little differently than others. Rather than consider the ‘astrological’ beginning of
Fire fighters respond to suspicious blaze in Fort Saskatchewan
A fire in Fort Saskatchewan over the weekend has been deemed suspicious. The blaze broke out in the early hours of Sunday (Sep. 24) morning near the intersection of 100
Edmonton opens new river valley park
Edmonton’s new river valley park had its grand opening on Sunday. The new park is located in the area of 149 Avenue and 17 Street. The park is 190 acres,
One dead after roll over in Strathcona County
One person is dead after a fatal vehicle roll over which ended a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The chase was on September 22 just after 10 p.m., when
EPS looking for suspect in sexual assault on 11-year-old girl
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are looking for the suspect involved in the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl. The assault happened on September 19 in the area of 43
Edmonton spiritual leader pleading not guilty to sexual assault
A self-proclaimed spiritural leader from Edmonton and his wife will be pleading not guilty to sexual assault charges. John and Leigh Ann de Ruiter ran a group called the College
Alberta releases report on creating Alberta Pension Plan
Albertans will have a chance to review a report on the creation of an Alberta Pension Plan (APP). This report was created by independent consultant LifeWorks and suggests that APP
RCMP celebrate 150 years in Fort Saskatchewan
The City of Fort Saskatchewan celebrated the RCMP’s 150th anniversary over the weekend. On Saturday (Sep. 16), the celebrations were held at the old fort in the Fort Heritage Precinct.
Federal watchdog claims Canada Post is breaking the law
Canada’s federal privacy watchdog is making the claim that Canada Post is breaking the law. They believe the law is being broken as Canada Post uses information on the outside
EPS: Investigation into suspicious death ongoing
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are continuing to investigate into the suspicious death of a 69-year-old man. Police are looking for any information from the public regarding the death of Fred
Edmonton police looking for witnesses of shooting
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are looking for witnesses in a shooting that happened earlier this month. The shooting happened in the area of 118 Avenue and 94 Street on
Fort Sask Terry Fox Run raises thousands for cancer research
Thousands of dollars are going towards cancer research after the Terry Fox Run in Fort Saskatchewan. This annual event took place at West River’s Edge on Sunday (Sep. 17) and
Sherwood Park man convicted of shooting wife and nephew
Gamdur Brar, a funeral home owner from Sherwood Park has been convicted of murder after allegedly shooting his wife and nephew. On Friday, (Sep. 8) Court of King’s Bench Justice
Movie Under the Stars hosts free Jumanji showing to hundreds
This year’s Movie Under the Stars was a huge success. The event was on Friday (Sep. 15) in Legacy Park, where a free showing of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Fort Saskatchewan’s natural playground has grand opening
The new natural playground in Fort Saskatchewan is officially open. The ceremony was on Friday (Sep. 15) at the playground, which is located in the Fort Heritage Precinct right behind
EPS chief loses bid to fire officer who stole cash and cigarettes
Edmonton’s police chief has lost a ruling where they were looking to fire an officer who was caught stealing cash, gift cards, and cigarettes while on duty. Constable David Alhstrom
EPS: Armed robbery suspect turns self in
A suspect in a pair of armed robberies in Edmonton has turned himself in. Gage Rader, 19-years-old, surrendered to authorities as surveillance footage of Rader reportedly commiting an armed robbery
Fort Falcons pack the stands for Tackle Hunger campaign
The Fort Falcons Football Club raised a ton of money and food for the Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank with their Tackle Hunger fundraiser. The event took place on Friday (Sep.
Edmonton police investigating Whitemud hit-and-run
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are looking for a grey or blue-colored Volvo S60 sedan which fled the scene of a car crash. On Friday (Sep. 15) at around 1:30
EPS: Groat Road collision leaves one in serious condition
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are investigating a serious car crash that happened on Groat Road over the weekend. At around 10 a.m. on Saturday, police were dispatched to a
Missing elderly man found
Strathcona County RCMP have found a missing elderly man. Donald Enyedy, 77, went missing on Sunday (Sep. 17) at 2 a.m. in the area of Palisades Way in Sherwood Park.
Special Air Quality Statement issued for area
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Fort Saskatchewan and the surrounding region. The wildfires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories are bringing local smoke to
Update: Strathcona County RCMP searching for missing elder
Strathcona County RCMP were looking for the public’s help in locating a missing 77-year-old man. Donald Enyedy was last spotted in the area of Palisades Way in Sherwood Park on
School bus collides with car in Fort Saskatchewan
A school bus collided with a car in Fort Saskatchewan. The crash happened at the intersection of Southfort Drive and 94 Street on Thursday (Sep. 14) evening. A photo of
Fort Saskatchewan man charged with break and enter
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have arrested a man in relation to a break and enter at Fort High earlier this month. Police were investigating two instances of break and enter at
Bruderheim School welcomes new teacher
With school starting earlier this month, Bruderheim School has brought in a new teacher. Mr. Brian Christie is a new teacher for the grade 4/5 split class and has been
Farmers’ Market wraps up for the season
The Fort Saskatchewan Farmers’ Market has come to a close. The weekly market is now closed for the season, with the last market taking place on Thursday (Sep. 14). Marcie
Fort Falcons ‘Tackle Hunger’ aims to raise donations for food bank
The Fort Sask Falcons football team will be raising donations for the food bank this weekend through their ‘Tackle Hunger’ event. There will be several games over the weekend between
Alberta Heartland Industrial Annual Associaton Conference a resounding success
The Alberta Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) put on its annual conference on Thursday (Sept. 14). Over a thousand industry heads, local officials, special guests, and media members packed the Edmonton
Edmonton shootings continued to rise in August
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) saw yet another increase in the number of shootings in the city last month. In a release sent out on Thursday (Sept. 14) afternoon, it
Strathcona County emergency services respond to vehicle fire
Strathcona County emergency services were on the scene of a vehicle fire on Wednesday (Sep. 13). Several emergency personel were spotted at the Glen Allen Recreation Complex in Sherwood Park.
Edmonton police issue Canada-wide warrant for murder suspect
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is searching for a suspect connected to a homicide that took place back in June. On Thursday (Sept. 14) morning, EPS issued a Canada-wide warrant
Fort Saskatchewan expecting increase in hydrogen blending project
The hydrogen blending project is looking to replace natural gas in Fort Saskatchewan homes later this year. Since 2022, the hydrogen blending project has been blending small amounts of hydrogen
River valley park arriving in Edmonton
A new park in Edmonton will be opening later this month. Northeast River Valley Park is the temporary name until a new name is chosen. It’s located in the northeast
Redwater man charged in stabbing incident
A Redwater man has been charged after a stabbing incident that took place in the town earlier this week. RCMP report that on Sunday night (Sept. 10) they were called
Submissions open for 2024 River Valley Alliance calendar
The River Valley Alliance wants to see your photograph in their calendar. The alliance have opened submissions for their 2024 calendar, which features photos of the river valley from Parkland
Edmonton Police investigating ‘suspicious death’
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating suspicious death that happened in the city on Tuesday morning. Officers report that at about 2 a.m. they were called to a weapons
Sherwood Park Crusaders sign Fort Sask hockey player
The Sherwood Park Crusaders announced on Wednesday morning that they have signed a Fort Saskatchewan hockey player to a contract for the upcoming season. Kale Dach, who has no relation
Premier calls for full assessment of Calgary’s E. coli outbreak
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked her health minister for a full assessment of the recent E. coli outbreak in Calgary. As of Tuesday there were over 264 confirmed cases
Strathcona County arrest man for trying to buy SUV with fake documents
Police in Strathcona County have arrested a man for trying to buy a vehicle with forged documents. Officers received reports on September 8 of a man trying to fraudulently purchase
St. Albert raises fees for recreation and permits
A few costs are going up in St. Albert next year. In a meeting earlier this month, city council passed the first reading of an updated Master Rates Bylaw, which
Fort Saskatchewan names new park after longtime resident
A Fort Saskatchewan Park has been named in honour of a long-time resident. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, it was decided that the new park in Southfort Meadows would be
Former St. Albert NHL player retires and joins Vegas Golden Knights staff
A former NHL player from St. Albert has been hired by the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights announced on Tuesday (Sept. 12) afternoon that they had hired Nick Holden
St. Albert looks to bring in new buses
The City of St. Albert is looking to bring in 19 new buses over the next three years. Two of these new buses will serve to expand the St. Albert
Sturgeon County archers reflect on summer trip to World Championships
A pair of Sturgeon County archers are reflecting on their summer trip to Ireland to compete in the 2023 World Archery Youth Championship. Adam Berge and Jordyn Polowaniuk have been
Leduc RCMP arrest three in drug and gun seizure
Leduc RCMP have seized a series of weapons and drugs following a report of suspicious activity late last month. According to police, they responded to reports of a person removing
Registration open for curling in Morinville
The curling season is just around the corner for Morinville Curling Club. Registration for Morinville Curling Club is open online until September 27. “The club itself has been in operation
Lamont County charity golf tournament raises $25,000 for local programs
The Lamont County Reeve’s 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament was a resounding success. Golfers descended upon the Whitetail Crossing Golf Course last month and helped raise $25,000 for the local
Philadelphia Flyers hire former Sherwood Park NHL draft pick
The Philadelphia Flyers have added a former Sherwood Park NHL draft pick into their scouting department. Greg Chase, who spent his youth playing for the Sherwood Park Flyers, will now
One dead after car crash in Leduc
There’s been an update on Monday (Sep. 11) morning’s crash on Sparrow Drive. According to police, a motorcycle travelling north on Sparrow Drive lost control and struck a south bound
Woman remains in critical condition after Edmonton hit-and-run
A 24-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being involved in a hit-and-run collision in Edmonton late last month. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) says that, on the evening of
Fort Saskatchewan gets first all-electric locomotive
Fort Saskatchewan will be getting its first all electric locomotive. Cando Rail & Terminals has replaced the diesel generator in one of their old locomotives with lithium-ion batteries. James Mutcher,
Update: Leduc RCMP on scene of serious car crash
Leduc emergency services are on the scene of a serious car crash. The crash happened on Monday (Sep. 11) morning on Sparrow Drive just north of 65 Avenue. According to
STARS called in to respond to second collision in Lamont County
Saturday was not a great day for drivers in Lamont County. After RCMP responded to a fatal collision between a vehicle and a semi-truck in the morning, officers were called
Update: One dead after collision with semi-truck in Lamont County
One person has been killed after a vehicle collided with a semi-truck in Lamont County on Saturday morning. Mounties report that the collision occurred just before 9 a.m. on Highway
Police searching for man alleged of multiple sexual assaults on Whyte Ave
Police are searching for a man alleged of sexually assaulting multiple women on Whyte Ave earlier this month. Officers say that on the September 1 and 2, they received reports
Fort Sask U17 AAA Rangers announce coaching staff
The Fort Saskatchewan U17 AAA Rangers have announced their full coaching staff. The Rangers, who are coming off a second-place finish in provincials last season, will have all new coaches
Days Inn Lamont hosts Fall Harvest Market
It’s going to be a big weekend in Lamont. On Saturday (Sep. 9) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Days Inn Lamont will be hosting their first ever Fall
Edmonton police lay charges in ‘dangerous boating incident’
A 26-year-old man has been charged after being involved in what the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is calling a ‘dangerous boating incident’. Officers say that, on July 5, city park
Fort Sask Rotary Club now accepting grant applications
The Fort Saskatchewan Rotary Club wants to help fund some community projects. Community groups are now able to submit applications to receive funding through the club’s community grant program. “This
RCMP searching for suspects in string of Sherwood Park thefts
Strathcona County RCMP are searching for two suspects after a string of thefts in Sherwood Park earlier this month. Police report that, on the morning of Labour Day Monday, two
Alberta RCMP hand out thousands of tickets over Labour Day long weekend
It was a busy Labour Day long weekend for the Alberta RCMP. Between September 1 and 4, police handed out 2,124 tickets. Over a thousand of these tickets were for
EPS seek help finding missing man
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) are looking for the public’s help in locating a missing 40-year-old man. David Whitford was last seen on August 25 in the area of Victoria Trail
