Sherwood Park/Strathcona

Strathcona County RCMP Warn of Fake Jewelry Scam

A common scam has hit the streets of Strathcona County — a scam where individuals sell victims fake jewelry at suspiciously low prices. Strathcona County RCMP have received four reports of this scam between May 17 and 20, where individuals

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Sherwood Park/Strathcona

Man taken to hospital in small airplane crash

A small airplane crashed at around 2 p.m. on May 26 at the Cooking Lake Airport southeast of Sherwood Park. The only occupant of the plane, a male, was airlifted to hospital by STARS. The pilot was attempting to land

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Sherwood Park/Strathcona

Plane Crash at Cooking Lake Airport Sparks Grass Fire

Strathcona County RCMP and Emergency Services responded Monday to a small plane crash at Cooking Lake Airport that ignited a minor grass fire. The aircraft had only one person on board, who is currently being assessed by Emergency Medical Services.

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Half a Cow Raffle poster
Sherwood Park/Strathcona

Win Half a Cow & Support Local Students!

Ardrossan Jr/Sr High French Immersion students are raising funds for their 2026 cultural trip to Quebec—and your BBQ game could benefit in a big way. Enter their “½ a Cow Raffle” for a chance to win premium Speckle Park beef

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Sherwood Park/Strathcona

Sherwood Park’s Once Upon a Child hosts cancer fundraiser

Once Upon a Child is hosting their annual “Thrifting for a Cause” cancer fundraiser today from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.. “Cancer is something that’s touched everyone,” said store owner Amanda Haun. “Not one person hasn’t been touched by cancer

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Sherwood Park/Strathcona

NAIT suspends 18 programs due to cost

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has made the decision to halt 18 programs across its schools due to rising costs and lack of engagement. Student intake will no longer be accepted while the programs are under review for potential

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AUPE members Strike - Feb. 2025
Sherwood Park/Strathcona

AUPE considers strike with 80% voter turnout

The Albert Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) have made their voices heard on whether they wish to go on strike, with an 80% voter turnout. Of those voters, 90.1% of them voted for a strike. Union President Guy Smith stated

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Streaking lights on the Walterdale Bridge
Sherwood Park/Strathcona

Clearing Skies Today, Clouds Return for the Weekend

Showers wrap up this morning as skies begin to clear, making way for a dry and breezy day. Fog may develop overnight, but Friday looks mostly sunny once it lifts, with pleasant and calm conditions. The break in cloud cover

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The winners of 2025 Skills Alberta Competition, going to Skills Canada late May 2025.
Sherwood Park/Strathcona

2 EIPS Students win gold in provincial skills competition

Two students from Elk Island Public Schools have won the gold medal in their event categories at the recent Skills Alberta provincial championships. James Lowes, a Grade 9 student from Vegreville Composite High won first place in Culinary Arts for

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