Walterdale Theater Farmers Market in Old Strathcona
Sturgeon County

Thunder Risk Fades as Summer Heat Builds

Fog lifts this morning, but a mix of sun, clouds, and a slight chance of showers keeps things unsettled through the day. A few rumbles of thunder are possible this afternoon before skies clear overnight. Friday brings more sunshine, though

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97 St. walkway.
Sturgeon County

Cool, Wet Midweek Gives Way to a Gradual Warm-Up

Clouds dominate today with scattered showers and a slight risk of thunder later in the afternoon. Rain becomes more steady overnight and continues into Wednesday before easing off by late in the day. Conditions stay cool and damp for now,

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A Wildfire.
Sturgeon County

Redwater wildfire under control, evacuation order lifted

Effective as of May 13, evacuated residents of Sturgeon County have been permitted to return to their homes. A re-entry guide with important information is avaibale at SturgeonCounty.ca. The county is asking that residents respect road closures and avoid burned

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Town of Morinville sign.
Morinville

Morinville Property Taxes lower than expected

At a Special Meeting of Council on May 6th, Morinville Council approved a second and third reading of Bylaw 7/2025, the Property Tax Bylaw. The Bylaw included a reduced tax rate increase for 2025, lowering the increase from an expected

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Town of Redwater sign.
Sturgeon County

Redwater RCMP arrest water sprinkler tamperer

Redwater RCMP have arrested a man tampering with water sprinkler systems set up by the fire department to protect homes from wildfires. The sprinkler systems were rendered ineffective following the tampering. Officers investigated the individual for trespassing, then finding the

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Photo of Michelle Hay, CAO of the Town of Morinville
Sturgeon County

Michelle Hay Appointed Chief Administrative Officer for Morinville

The Town of Morinville has officially appointed Michelle Hay as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective immediately. Hay steps into the role with extensive municipal leadership experience, having served as Morinville’s General Manager of Administrative Services and as Interim CAO during

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