Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning, stating that windchill values would approach -40°C on Tuesday morning in areas North and East of Edmonton, including Fort Saskatchewan, Northern Strathcona, Sturgeon County, Lamont County, and beyond. To the South, Leduc
Winter has been hitting Alberta on and off this season. With every snowfall there are about 700 snowplows out on the roads to ensure the safety of drivers. In Alberta there are 30 to 40 collisions a year that happen
Students and staff at St. Theresa Catholic School in Sherwood Park hosted a hockey fundraiser for a good cause. On Friday, the fundraiser was held at the Sherwood Park Arena, and featured three periods, with a shoot out competition and
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the Fort Saskatchewan – Vegreville – Redwater – Smoky Lake areas due to “extremely cold wind chills near -40°C,” and expects “temperatures will moderate by this afternoon, but extreme cold may
The Alberta Society for Injured Birds of Prey held their first ever owl encounter over the weekend. On Saturday (Feb. 24), the encounter was held near South Cooking Lake to celebrate these birds who had been rehabilitated after being injured
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) had plenty of activities set up for Pink Shirt Day (Feb. 28). At Davidson Creek Elementary School in Sherwood Park they held a pink shirt design contest for students from kindergarten to Grade 6. Students
Strathcona County has opened up registration for their annual spring break programs. Starting on Tuesday (Feb. 27), residents can now register for programs in the following areas: These programs were made to help keep kids active during their extended time
Several parking bans have been declared in the area following an overnight winter storm that dropped between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow throughout Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. In Sherwood Park, a snow route parking ban will be going into effect
The Sherwood Park Elks Gowns for Grads and Suits for Guys campaign will be running over the next few weeks. This campaign serves to provide both junior high and high school graduates with free formal wear for their graduation ceremonies.
Strathcona County has announced that nominations are open for the 2024 Strathcona County Awards of Excellence. These awards are for individuals, organizations, and businesses that contribute to the community and demonstrate outstanding leadership, among other criteria. “The Awards of Excellence
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