Effective as of Tuesday, May 20th, Strathcona County has lifted its fire ban, but a fire advisory still remains in place. Under a fire advisory, fire and firework permits are valid, but they may be temporarily suspended based on current

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

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

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

A 45-year-old Sherwood Park resident is facing multiple child pornography charges following a recent investigation from Strathcona County RCMP and the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE). In April 2025, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team’s ICE Unit launched an investigation

A fire restriction is now in effect across all rural areas of Strathcona County as of 4 p.m. Monday, following a combination of dry weather and high winds that have increased the risk of wildfires. Under the restriction, all fire

A 37-year-old Edmonton man died early Friday after a single-vehicle crash on the southbound Anthony Henday Drive near Baseline Road. Strathcona County RCMP responded to the scene just after midnight on May 2. Police say the man was the only

Local landowners worried about flooding, drought, and wildfire risks are invited to a public open house on May 10 aimed at helping them find funding and support for environmental conservation on their property. Hosted by the Beaver Hills Watershed Stewardship