Victoria Park Iceway
Fort Saskatchewan

Chilly, snowy weekend ahead

It’s looking like a cozy blanket and pumpkin spice or hot chocolate weekend with temperatures not expected to rise above the low minus-teens.  Friday afternoon and all day Saturday call for periods of snow—accumulation of a total of 4 cm—with

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Od Strathcona Farmer's Market in winter at night
Fort Saskatchewan

Watch out for that wind!

It’s not that the wind will be terribly strong, but it will bring with it a windchill that will make it feel like it’s deep into the -20s.  Today’s chance of flurries turns into periods of snow Friday evening and

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River valley with a cross-country skier
Fort Saskatchewan

Wintery conditions continue

Layer up, because the wind will keep it feeling rather chilly on Wednesday.  Temperatures stay in the mid-minus teens for the rest of the week, not seeing anything remotely resembling a rebound until Sunday.  However, keep an eye on the

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Victoria Park Skating Oval
Fort Saskatchewan

Chilly week in store

Have you ever noticed that snowstorms tend to be followed by cooler temperatures, sometimes even bitterly cold?  That’s what this week will look like, with daytime highs dipping lower than normal overnight lows.  Look for some snow on Friday, a

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Urban Snowboarding
Fort Saskatchewan

Welcome to winter!

And what’s our reward for digging out of nearly 15 cm of snow this past weekend?  It’s daytime highs in the minus-teens and overnight lows tickling -20. Oh joy.  At least the sun will come out for the first half

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Car buried in snow.
Fort Saskatchewan

Snowfall warning continues, expect 15 to 25 cm

Today will be a good day to snuggle up on the couch with warm afghan and a hot pumpkin spice beverage and watch the storm system unleash its white fury upon us.  The snow will taper off overnight as the

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Image of snowfall warning area
Fort Saskatchewan

Snowfall warning in effect for Alberta’s Industrial Heartland

Dig out your shovels and toboggans: Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most of Central and Southern Alberta including Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Sturgeon County, Strathcona County, Lamont County, and the City of Edmonton.  Snowfall will

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Justin Trudeau wearing a smug facial expression
Alberta

Trudeau to Announce Temporary GST Relief on Essentials

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to unveil a temporary GST break on essential items today as part of a broader affordability package worth billions. The measure, which aims to address the mounting cost-of-living pressures faced by Canadians, will focus

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A WestJet aircraft
Alberta

WestJet passengers can claim baggage fee settlement

Travellers who paid fees for their first checked bag on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 can now claim part of a $12.5-million class-action settlement. Key Information: The lawsuit, approved by the B.C. Supreme Court, claimed WestJet improperly charged

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