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Grateful for compassion in time of need Rave to the off duty Sherwood Park (Strathcona County Emergency Services) paramedic that helped at the accident I stopped at. I called 911 and he politely asked if he could takeover the call and then helped direct 911 and took control of the scene. I was able to […]
2024-12-11 17:00
The issue of safety is top of mind for Strathcona County’s mayor after the province announced it will be slashing the number of photo radar sites by 70 per cent across Alberta in 2025. Early last week, Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen announced that that provincial government will restrict the use of photo radar programs on […]
2024-12-11 17:00
As the former co-owner and hockey GM of the highly successful Sherwood Park Crusaders, Kyle Chase knows about assists and he’s offering up the biggest one of his life helping his NHL brother Kelly in his fight with leukemia. The two brothers will undergo a stem-cell transplant Dec. 20 at a cancer facility in St. […]
2024-12-11 17:00
After a natural gas fire destroyed the Tempo gas station including the Country Boyz Food Store and Country Roads Restaurant (off Highway 16 near Ardrossan) on Sunday, Dec. 1, the community has come together to support the approximately 20 employees who are now left without the steady income of their jobs amid the holiday season. […]
2024-12-11 17:00
Strathcona County firefighters provided back up to the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department (FSFD) early Tuesday morning. After thick black smoke was sighted, fire crews were deployed after 8 a.m. on Dec. 10 to a large garage shop that was fully engulfed in flames on Clover Drive in the Fort’s Clover Park neighbourhood, which is near […]
2024-12-11 17:00
The players of the Sherwood Park Kings Athletics Club U15AA Sabres gathered to make the season bright for local seniors this past weekend as they welcomed grandparents and seniors from the community to join them for an afternoon of holiday cheer at the Sabres Senior Social. Held at Sherwood Park Arena’s mini gym, the U15 […]
2024-12-11 17:00
Festival Players are busy putting the finishing touches ahead of their opening night of the musical Cinderella on Friday, Dec. 13. Running until Sunday, Dec. 29 at Festival Place, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella promises to be a night of fairytale love mixed with modern humour, strong duos, beautiful French set design, and a leading lady that will […]
2024-12-11 17:00
It’s a chore that every dog owner dreads; scooping up poop. But that unenjoyable chore is exactly what landed local entrepreneur, Josh Oosterveld on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. Owner of Poo Pickers, a service that handles the unsavoury task for dog owners, Oosterveld launched Poo Pickers in March 2021 and on Thursday, Jan. 2, his appearance […]
2024-12-11 17:00
Owners of the Tempo gas station, which includes the Country Boyz Food Store and Country Roads Restaurant off Highway 16 are vowing to rebuild following a devastating natural gas fire on Sunday. Just after 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES) received a 911 call stating that a vehicle had struck […]
2024-12-04 17:00
Respect for transit workers As a candidate for council in Ward 2 for Strathcona County, and a former director with the Edmonton Transit System, I firmly support the Strathcona County Transit (SCT) operators in their pursuit of fair treatment, equitable compensation and job security. Public transit is essential to our community, connecting residents to work, […]
2024-12-04 17:00
A wrench has been thrown into the plans for the affordable housing project at the old Clover Bar Lodge site. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Heartland Housing Foundation (HHF) informed Strathcona County Council that design work revealed that incorporating underground parking, which was required under the land zoning, would increase costs by $4.5 million. That doubled the […]
2024-12-04 17:00
A new Officer in Charge will be at the helm of the Strathcona County RCMP detachment come 2025. At the most recent Council Priorities meeting, Strathcona County RCMP Supt. Dale Kendall announced her departure as the Officer in Charge from the local detachment. After three and a half years, Kendall was promoted to a new role […]
2024-12-04 17:00
Mounties in Strathcona County are the first in Alberta to be using body cameras. In an update provided to Strathcona County Council on Tuesday, Nov. 26, Strathcona County RCMP explained how the body-worn cameras (BWC’s) will be used in local policing, what will happen with captured video and how it will be used by the […]
2024-12-04 17:00
A 41-year-old man from Sherwood Park is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of a 45-year-old Edmonton man late last year.Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were called to the report of a dead body located on Township Road 552 near Range Road 201 in Lamont County near Elk Island National Park on Dec. 14, […]
2024-12-04 17:00
A man shot dead by Strathcona County RCMP in a rainy highway ditch fired a sawed-off shotgun seconds before and threatened to kill a woman out walking her dogs. Those details are contained in a report released Thursday, Nov. 28 by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), which found the three officers who fired at […]
2024-12-04 17:00
The need is real. With the intake phone line and online form for clients closing on Friday, Nov. 30, the Strathcona Christmas Bureau (SCB) is set to help more than 600 families this holiday season. In fact, the overall number of families is 633, which is up 43 hampers over last year. Overall, 2,003 people […]
2024-12-04 17:00
With little adjustments, Budget 2025 was approved this week with a 3.9 per cent tax increase. That rate shifted ever so slightly from the original tabled document as Strathcona County Council approved additional operational funding for the Strathcona County Museum (Strathma) accounting for more than $79,000 in 2025, more than $51,400 in 2026 and more […]
2024-11-27 17:00
While many people will focus on getting the best deals this coming Black Friday, others will focus on how to best support the community on Giving Tuesday. Touted as the world’s largest generosity movement, Giving Tuesday — Dec. 3 — will see people around the world give their time, provide an act of kindness, help […]
2024-11-27 17:00
Hands off our pensions I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent firing of the entire Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) board and the lack of transparency surrounding this decision. As an Albertan and a constituent, I believe it is essential to address the following issues: 1) Lack of transparency regarding the […]
2024-11-27 17:00
As part of the Alberta Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP), the provincial government has committed up to $150 million to support new affordable housing projects across the province. Speaking at Silver Birch Lodge in Sherwood Park on Friday, Nov. 22, Minister of Seniors, Community, and Social Services, Jason Nixon, recognized National Housing Day as he […]
2024-11-27 17:00
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland has garnered the attention of its South Korean economic twin. On Monday, Nov. 25, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) and South Korea’s Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority (UFEZA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Fort Saskatchewan. The agreement is expected to foster bilateral cooperation and economic growth between two of the […]
2024-11-27 17:00
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) will no longer receive funding from the Alberta government starting next year. “The news was sudden. It was unexpected,” said EMRB chair, Allan Gamble in an interview with Postmedia Monday. On Friday, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver told the board that the Alberta government would no longer provide provincial […]
2024-11-27 17:00
With stops throughout Josephburg and the surrounding area featuring artisan and vendors markets, delicious treats, and activities to participate in, there is no better time to enjoy the countryside during the 16th annual Christmas in the Heartland. Hosted by the Josephburg Ag Society, the local holiday tradition will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. […]
2024-11-27 17:00
It’s a collaboration built on community and support that has spanned three decades. For the 30th year, the City of Edmonton and Strathcona County have kicked off the annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign. Launching this year’s campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Save-On Foods on Calgary Trail in Edmonton, mayors Amarjeet Sohi and Rod Frank celebrated the […]
2024-11-27 17:00
Strathcona County is projecting a 2024 operating surplus in the double digits. As part of the Budget 2025 presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 13, county administration reported that the municipality has a surplus of 6.4 per cent for its 2024 operational budget, which equates to $18.3 million. A number of favourable factors account for the overage; […]
2024-11-20 17:00
Stop blocking release of survey findings I am deeply concerned about Premier Danielle Smith’s refusal to release the results of the studies on the Alberta pension plan (APP) and the provincewide survey on renewable energy. The government’s decision to keep these findings hidden from the public raises serious questions about transparency and accountability. Albertans deserve […]
2024-11-20 17:00
It’s a move that is hoped to bring more transparency and accountability to the annual budget. At the Nov. 19 regular Strathcona County Council meeting, Ward 2 Coun. Dave Anderson tabled a motion seeking a report by the end of this month with the total amount of severance and termination pay paid out per year […]
2024-11-20 17:00
The most public facing county division will see a 2025 budget increase of more than $4 million to keep up with the pressures of a growing community. Strathcona County’s Community Services, which is responsible for Family and Community Services (FCS), Recreation, Parks and Culture (RPC), Transit, RCMP and Enforcement Services, and Emergency Services (Fire), presented its 2025 […]
2024-11-20 17:00
After joining the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) local 569 earlier this year, the operators of Strathcona County Transit (SCT) took to the streets outside County Hall on Thursday, Nov. 14 in demand of better treatment and fairer compensation. As STC works to negotiate their first contract with the county as ATU members, the operators of […]
2024-11-20 17:00
With the hardware acknowledging that hard work of local business owners is not going unnoticed, the 47th annual Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards took place at Festival Place on Friday, Nov. 15. Chamber president and owner of Trends Optical Ltd., Janet Sochatsky said the event is all about celebrating the success […]
2024-11-20 17:00
A longtime celebration of holiday spirit, Winterfest returns to Strathcona County on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Agora. Formerly known as the Festival of Trees, the event is back for its second year under the new moniker of Winterfest. Featuring beautifully decorated trees and wreaths donated by local businesses, attendees can place their bid in […]
2024-11-20 17:00
With the Canada Post workers’ strike kicking off on Friday, Nov. 15, local businesses are already feeling the impacts of life without the nation’s largest shipping service and with the holiday season fast approaching, and many fear a prolonged strike by letter carriers could impact their bottom line. At Sherwood Park’s JACEK Chocolate Couture, founder […]
2024-11-20 17:00
One year after Canada Post workers began negotiating a new collective agreement, roughly 55,000 employees of the crown corporation have officially gone on strike. Requesting safer working conditions and fair wages among other things, it’s a nationwide walkout with conflict dating back to 2018. At the main Sherwood Park storefront on Cranford Way, more than […]
2024-11-15 17:00
Trump won – so bring back vote tabulators Now that Trump has decided that there was no election fraud, and the electronic voting counters were working, can we please use them in our next municipal election and save a few million dollars please? Allan Morris Jack, Edmonton Weeping for the United States I weep […]
2024-11-13 17:00
The last time Sarah Keller saw her husband Bryce, she remembers the blue shirt and jeans he wore, and the look on his face before he went through airport security, a look that to her mind said; “I love you and I don’t want to go but I need to get back.” Sarah Keller, 44, […]
2024-11-13 17:00
When Heather Emmerzael decided to leave nursing after 22 years, she wanted to continue helping people. After working in acute care, managing an intensive care unit, and teaching at MacEwan University, she can now add founder and owner of Sherwood Park’s newest beauty collective to her resume. Hosting the grand opening on Friday, Nov. 8, […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Budget 2025 is set to be another juggling act of inflationary pressures, growth needs, addressing and replacing infrastructure assets. This week, Budget 2025 was tabled with a proposed 3.87 per cent tax increase. Based on a $460,000 household value, residents will face an additional $85 tax increase annually (or $7 monthly) and a non-residential property […]
2024-11-13 17:00
It’s the biggest night of the year for the local business community as it celebrates exceptional achievements, innovation, and community impact. The Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2024 Business Awards. Celebrating relatively newcomers to the business landscape, finalists for the New Entrepreneur Award includes Fellowship Farms, Manual […]
2024-11-13 17:00
As an opportunity for the community to come together in gratitude and remembrance, more than 3,000 people paid their respects during this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at Millennium Place. The event highlighted the 80th anniversary of D-Day, which was a pivotal turning points in WWII which led to the liberation of […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Since 1919, Canadians have marked Nov. 11 as a day to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought to protect the country. Across Canada, schools take Remembrance Day as an opportunity to teach students about the important role the men and women who have served have played in keeping the country as […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Launching the holiday season, the Celebration of Lights returns to Festival Place on Saturday, Nov. 16 and with a list of activities there promises to be something for the whole family. Running from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the afternoon will be packed with action, from holiday crafts to wagon rides, and a winter carnival, […]
2024-11-13 17:00
During last week’s 2024 conference, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta elected the organization’s first female president. Kara Westerlund has served as vice-president since 2017 and is a councillor of Brazeau County. She succeeds Paul McLauchlin, the president of the organization since 2020. “I felt that the timing was right for me to just take a run […]
2024-11-13 17:00
A day after blasting the federal government for its oil and gas emissions plan, Premier Danielle Smith got an earful from rural Alberta leaders frustrated by the province’s unpaid taxes, piecemeal policing plans and high electricity fees. “In the next five to 10 years, if things are status quo and do not change, you will […]
2024-11-13 17:00
After several years of hearing demands from condo owners, the Alberta government plans to implement a dispute resolution body that will provide an alternative to court. On Monday, Nov. 4, the province tabled Bill 30 — the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act 2024 — which proposed changes to the Condominium Property Act. Under the new […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Most of Alberta is once again welcoming snow back into the rhythm our lives. It takes time to adjust winter’s routine, but remembering some key tips will make it safer for you and your family to embrace the snowy season. During winter, Strathcona County’s crews work 24/7 to clear and sand high-volume and high-speed roads. […]
2024-11-13 17:00
One of the ways we remember is through storytelling. We pass stories from generation to generation. This tradition keeps our history alive. I’m sure everyone here today has a story to share about how a friend or family member served our country. A story of a loved one who fought for freedom, who fought for […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Dear Santa, We know your busiest season is well underway but that also means it’s time for our annual Celebration of Lights event here in Strathcona County. As you schedule your pre-Christmas visits, we would like to invite you to, once again, visit Festival Place on Saturday, Nov. 16. Our community members will be out […]
2024-11-13 17:00
I’m excited to share that the Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) Board of Trustees started our annual review of our education assurance plan last month during our professional development day. We focused on renewing and refining our advocacy and assurance strategies to ensure that our vision aligns with the needs of our school communities. The […]
2024-11-13 17:00
In front of a hometown crowd, Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary’s senior boys volleyball stretched the limits of a championship game and came away with the glory. Pushing through fifth sets against Jasper Place (JP) on Wednesday, Nov. 6, SCA dropped the first set 25-22, came back to win the second set 25-21, trailed again in the […]
2024-11-13 17:00
On Monday, Nov. 11, Canadians will pause to honour those who fought to protect the country’s freedom and remember the soldiers who died in those pursuits. Since Canada’s earliest days men and women from Strathcona County have served their country, leaving their families and comforts to stand in defence of Canada. In many cases it […]
2024-11-06 17:00
For seven years, Peter ten Dijk has kneeled 5,629 times in the name of honouring Canada’s war dead. From Holten to Groesbeek and 178 other burial sites, ten Dijk has photographed every gravestone of Canadians who died in the Second World War Liberation of Holland. Gravestones on his website can be sorted by name, regiment, or […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Premier Danielle Smith clapped back Monday at the federal government’s new draft regulations that would force oil and gas producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years. At a press conference on Monday, Smith said Alberta’s government plans to “actively explore the use of every legal action,” including a […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Alberta is moving to enable alternative financing measures (AFM), including Halal mortgages, and introducing a previously proposed tax on electric vehicles (EVs), according to new legislation. Bill 32 — the Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 — was tabled by Finance Minister Nate Horner in the legislature Monday, Nov. 4. If passed, the omnibus bill would […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Strathcona County firefighters continue to prove they’re some of the best in the world. Competing for Canada at the 2024 Firefighters Challenge Championship Series in Rogersville, Alabama, Sherwood Park’s Carla Morrison took silver with a time of 2:23:99 in the age 40-44 female category. That was a major improvement over her fifth place finish in […]
2024-11-06 17:00
A Safe Place is celebrating four decades of courage, building community, raising awareness and supporting safety. For the past 40 years, the nonprofit has sheltered and provided services to those experiencing domestic abuse and violence. Notably, during that time, the local women’s shelter has supported more than 25,300 women and children. To celebrate its 40th […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Known as the festival of lights, Diwali has been celebrated in India for thousands of years, but for the first time in Sherwood Park, the Strathcona County Museum and Archives hosted its own Diwali celebration this past weekend. Led by Neve Deol, owner of Moon Maiden Movement, who was born in India, the Saturday, Nov. […]
2024-11-06 17:00
A group of Grade 8 students at St. Theresa Catholic School are giving Starbucks a run for its money while supporting a cause close to their hearts. Cearra Yarmuch and Presley Gilmore enrolled in their school’s leadership class as an opportunity to get involved in their community and prepare for future jobs. Led by teacher […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Inflation continues to hit people’s pocketbooks hard and because of that the Strathcona Christmas Bureau (SCB) is yet again upping its fundraising target this season. Last year’s 2023 campaign saw the Strathcona Christmas Bureau increase its fundraising goal from $100,000 to $125,000, which marked the first time needing to do so since 2014. With increased inflationary […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Local hopes of having a permanent cat shelter have been put on pause. During a recent update to Strathcona County Council concerning the Sheltered Paws Program, Tom Sutton, director of the county’s RCMP and Enforcement Services, and Liz Pankhurst, president and co-founder of Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS), explained the challenges faced by the non-profit in […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Misleading UCP policy At the UCP annual general meeting that took place this weekend, 5,500 UCP members voted on 35 policy resolutions. Policy Resolution #12 (written by two UCP MLAs) looks to abandon net-zero targets and “celebrate” CO2 as a “foundational nutrient for all life on earth.” The rationale portion of the document states that “CO2 […]
2024-11-06 17:00
They took to the runaway for a great cause. Almost 50 volunteer models wore wares from the local Salvation Army Thrift Store all in good fun to support the Sherwood Care during the fifth annual fashion show and silent auction at the Community Centre’s Agora on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The evening raised more than $8,500 […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Lest we forget. The Strathcona County’s Remembrance Day ceremony will take place this coming Monday, Nov. 11 at Millennium Place. With seating for more than 3,000 members of the public, the ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will include a marching contingent of veterans, four Cadet corps, RCMP Pipes and Drums Band, RCMP, and […]
2024-11-06 17:00
For the past two weekends, 40 members of the 238 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets (RCSCC) Campbeltown volunteered their time giving out poppies as part of this year’s Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign. One of those local members was Leading Cadet Providence Nicholas, who volunteered a shift at the Walmart in Emerald Hills on Sunday, Nov. 3. […]
2024-11-06 17:00
It’s all systems go for the new fire hall in Cambrian Crossing. While approved in Budget 2024, full funding of $24.6 million for Station 7 was finally approved by Strathcona County Council as elected officials supported the third reading of a debt bylaw at the latest regular council meeting on Oct. 22. Mayor Rod Frank […]
2024-10-31 08:50
On Saturday, Nov 2, crafters from around the county will gather in the Log Cabin to do what they do best in support of animals at the GEARS Crafthathon and Rebel Rummage Sale. Hosted by the Yarn Rebels and GEARS, the 12-hour long craftathon welcomes crafters of all skill levels and mediums to join in […]
2024-10-31 08:45
Strathcona County Council will look to replace their lone employee come the new year. On Monday, Oct. 28, Chief Commissioner (CAO) Darrell Reid announced his retirement from the position, which will come into effect on Jan. 31, 2025. “It has been an honour to serve Strathcona County and the community I call home as Chief […]
2024-10-31 08:43
Re: “Telus tower to be built in the Deermound Dog Park” letters to the editor in The News’ Oct. 24 edition Thank you to all citizens who have provided feedback on the cell tower at Deermound. Your concern and passion as users of the park are understood – Deermound is a popular and much-loved recreation […]
2024-10-31 08:41
The 27-year-old Fort Saskatchewan man charged for his alleged involvement in a collision on the Highway 15 bridge in Fort Saskatchewan in July that sent a father and daughter to hospital has pled not guilty to 11 charges after postponing his plea date three times. Among the charges against Brett Daniel Conrad are impaired driving causing […]
2024-10-31 08:36
A colourful cow statue representing the community? Great! That same cow offering members of the community a chance to win a $20 gift card from a local business? Udderly fantastic. In recognition of the businesses that participated in the Commerical Food Rescue and Organic Waste Pilot program, Strathcona County has launched Catch the Cow, an […]
2024-10-31 08:34
Thanks to Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES), this year’s Halloween pumpkins can go out with a smash — serving one more purpose and supporting a cause. Returning for the third year, the Strathcona County Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy invites community members to launch old pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns from the fourth-floor balcony of Fire Station […]
2024-10-31 08:29
If ever there was a better reason to pick up a sweet treat, JACEK Chocolate will launch its annual fundraiser for the Sgt. Miok Scholarship Fund on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Honouring a man who served his community and country, the scholarship recognizes the sacrifice of Sgt. George Miok who graduated from Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School […]
2024-10-31 08:22
It’s an effective reporting model that local police are encouraging residents to utilize. Strathcona County RCMP are promoting the use of the Online Crime Reporting (OCR) tool, which can be found online at or by scanning the QR code connected to this story. The OCR tool can be used for a number of circumstances, […]
2024-10-31 05:30
With colder weather approaching, Strathcona County RCMP are reminding motorists to ensure they don’t leave their vehicles running or unattended for any period of time. The police understand the desire to warm up vehicles in the cold weather, but it takes a short time for your vehicle to be stolen. “Intelligence based information tells us […]
2024-10-31 05:28
Premier Danielle Smith says a potential budget deficit next year is not off the table as oil prices sit below what was projected. Smith told reporters Tuesday that although the government’s 2024 budget initially projected a surplus of $367 million when it was tabled in February, a deficit was always possible if oil prices dropped. […]
2024-10-31 05:26
Alberta is suing the federal government over the carbon tax exemption on home heating oil, Premier Danielle Smith said Tuesday, arguing the carve-out is advantageous to only parts of the country, rendering the levy unconstitutional. Smith announced the legal action at a news conference alongside five other ministers, saying the request for judicial review was […]
2024-10-31 05:25
The Alberta government has published a new accessibility design guide, marking the first major update to the document since 2017. The guide is meant to help architects, city planners, the construction industry and the public understand and implement building rules to make public and private spaces more accessible for those with mobility challenges and disabilities. […]
2024-10-31 05:24
It is not often I get to write a full column for the Sherwood Park News where puns and wordplay are not only considered acceptable but are considered somewhat necessary for this column to be considered a success. Today is that day! Halloween’s ghoulish spell is upon us for another year. Jack-o-lanterns are at the […]
2024-10-31 05:22
This past summer, a devastating wildfire swept through Jasper, causing extensive damage to this beloved mountain community and a proud symbol of Alberta. While the immediate flames have long been extinguished, the challenging work of rebuilding lives and homes has only just begun. Alberta’s government recognizes the ongoing needs of Jasper residents and is stepping […]
2024-10-31 05:21
Playoffs have proved solid for local minor football as three teams are in the running for city championship titles this weekend. Competing in the Capital District Minor Football Association’s (CDMFA) Morgan Division, the U16 Bantam Sherwood Park Rams (6-1 in the regular season) made quick work of their semi-final foes, the Leduc Ti-Cats (3-4), securing a […]
2024-10-31 05:19
Telus tower to be built in the Deermound Dog Park Since my last letter to the editor regarding the Telus cell tower location at Deermound Dog Park, we — the Friends of Deermound —have received some answers to our questions from the county. Mayor Rod Frank, (Mayor’s Office chief of staff) Brittney McClinton and (Ward […]
2024-10-24 05:37
Alberta’s municipalities can apply for a share of a new $20-million provincial infrastructure grant, but Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says more funding is needed. McIver told reporters Tuesday, Oct. 22 the province aims to distribute $20 million in grant funding each year for the next three years, and the Local Growth and Sustainability Grant […]
2024-10-24 05:34
Looking to provide supply key minerals needed in manufacturing, Fortune Minerals is looking to build a hydromet plant in Lamont County in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. At the recent Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association annual conference, Fortune Minerals CEO Robin Goad said the NICO Project will be a reliable supplier in North America for cobalt sulphate, which is used […]
2024-10-24 05:33
Investments in oil and gas production are important and must continue in tandem with increased investment in renewable and clean technologies, the deputy head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday. Mary Burce Warlick made the comments in Calgary, the corporate heart of Canada’s oil and gas sector, just a week after the Paris-based […]
2024-10-24 05:30
Plans are in the works for a new pipeline to service Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and its construction will bring thousands of jobs to the region. During the latest Life in the Heartland update hosted at the Moyer Recreation Centre in Josephburg on Wednesday, Oct. 9, ATCO Energy Systems outlined the steps needed to make its […]
2024-10-24 05:29
With two schools becoming one, the search for a new name is on. Until Thursday, Oct. 31, Elk Island Public Schools is conducting a short survey, which is seeking feedback on a new name for the K-9 replacement school for Sherwood Heights Junior High and École Campbelltown. Participation is sought from both school families and community […]
2024-10-24 05:27
For those with kids so smart it’s scary, Steamoji Makers Academy presents its Spooktacular STEM Halloween open house on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Combining the love of STEM with the spookiest season of the year, kids from five to 15 are invited for an afternoon of haunted Halloween fun and creepy creations. […]
2024-10-24 05:25
Looking for the perfect Halloween scare? In the spirit of the spooky season, Sherwood Park resident, Christy Fenrich and her family are back for the sixth year of the Clarkdale Creepshow. Converting her property located at 620 Meadowview Crescent into a Halloween haven, Fenrich has created a larger than life display and haunted house tour […]
2024-10-24 05:24
It was a historic investment into local long-term care. On Thursday, Oct. 10, the provincial government announced $87.9 million in funding through the Continuing Care Capital Program towards Sherwood Care’s $113 million redevelopment. Designed by S2 Architecture and to be built by Graham Construction and Engineering, the new six-storey building will house 210 continuing care […]
2024-10-17 06:44
Re: “MP Genuis accused of homophobic comment in Parliament” in The News’ Oct. 3 edition The one thing that saddens me is the lack of truth in both the political and media fields. It does appear to be rare that integrity, character and truth mean so little compared to selling papers or putting oneself on […]
2024-10-17 06:34
Strathcona County will receive a slight bump in provincial funding in 2025. As announced on Oct. 8, the Government of Alberta will be increasing its budget line for Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) by more than $820 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which represents an increase of more than 13 per ent from the province’s 2024 […]
2024-10-17 06:31
In order to keep up with growing demands and improve its operations, more municipal funding is required for the local museum. That was the plea made by the Strathcona County Museum and Archives (Strathma) to Strathcona County Council during the latest Priorities Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Ahead of the 2025 budget deliberations, the […]
2024-10-17 06:30
The Alberta government has turned up the heat on Ottawa’s emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, unleashing a new $7-million national advertising campaign against the incoming policy. The UCP government rolled out an initiative on Tuesday, Oct. 15 that calls on Ottawa to “Scrap the Cap,” saying the proposed federal regulation will cause […]
2024-10-17 06:20
It’s an event where you can be charitable and check off a Halloween classic at the same time. This Friday, Oct. 18, Baseline Chiropractic and Wellness Centre will host a Toasty Toes Movie Night, which will screen Hocus Pocus on a large screen just outside of the practice in the fountain area by Unit 800 […]
2024-10-17 06:16
Halloween is going to the dogs. While all dogs go to heaven, the coolest canines in Strathcona County will go to Greenland Garden Centre (23108 Highway 16) for the annual Howl-ween Pooch Parade on Sunday, Oct. 27. Encouraging both owners and pets to come in costume, pups planning to strut their stuff will need to […]
2024-10-17 06:12
Celebrating the spirit of local entrepreneurs and small businesses, the county’s Economic Development and Tourism Department will present the 2024 Strathcona County Small Business Conference on Monday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Agora. Part of the annual recognition of small business week, the conference offers local entrepreneurs opportunities to network […]
2024-10-17 06:08
This past year Strathcona County has diverted more than 5,000 tonnes of waste from the landfill. Speaking at the Tuesday, Oct. 8 Priorities Committee meeting, Leah Seabrook, manager of the county’s Waste Management Services, and Jason Casault, director of Utilities, provided an update on progress made on the Waste Management Roadmap, which was approved by council in […]
2024-10-17 06:04
Raising funds through fashion, the Sherwood Care Fashion Show is just around the corner. Showcasing the best looks thrift stores have to offer, the event on Tuesday, Oct. 29 will feature a silent auction, raffle, 50/50 tickets, and light refreshments from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Community Centre’s Agora. Welcoming models from the […]
2024-10-17 06:02
If you want to see changes within the local library, now is your time to provide that input. Until Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Strathcona County Library is conducting a five-minute survey, which will help form its next service plan. The survey can be found at sclibrary.ca/news/join-the-convo. This service plan refresh is conducted every three to […]
2024-10-17 04:58
Strathcona County RCMP are warning the public about internet safety after an increase in reported cases of sextortion. From Sept. 16 to Oct. 8, police investigated 32 cases involving victims receiving emails claiming to have images of them viewing online pornographic content and threatening to send the images to the victim’s contact list unless $2,000 in Bitcoin […]
2024-10-17 04:49
Two arrests have been made after a traffic stop by Strathcona County RCMP revealed occupants of the vehicle to be in possession of prohibited weapons. On Saturday, Oct. 5 at approximately 12:47 a.m., RCMP engaged in a traffic stop with the vehicle as part of the Crime Reduction Unit’s proactive patrol in the area of […]
2024-10-17 04:47
From master-planned communities to custom homes, Salvi Group continues to deliver unique homes, neighbourhoods and communities.
2024-10-11 19:00
Truly exhausted Am I the only one absolutely infuriated about the conduct of our MP Garnett Genuis right now? The display in the House of Commons this past week was possibly his lowest point among years of low. To make such remark and then laugh about it with your Conservative colleagues is simply abhorrent. Unfortunately, […]
2024-10-10 07:56
Strathcona County officials are estimating that the 2025 municipal election will cost an extra $300,000 due to new legislative changes brought in by the provincial government. The province’s Bill 20, which is expected to receive royal assent this month, will change a number of items within the Local Authorities Election Act, which governs municipal and […]
2024-10-10 07:44
They have their fingers crossed on the second go around. This week, BGC Strathcona County filed its application for the federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program grant which could help cover 60 per cent of the $10 million construction cost of the new Youth Hub. In February, the local youth organization was notified […]
2024-10-10 07:35
They’re having a blooming good time. Following a sold-out reception with Paul Woida for the first show of its second season, the RavenWood Music Club is gearing up to welcome its next artist to the stage. On Friday, Oct. 18, Edmonton-based singer-songwriter folk artist Kaiya Kodie will perform at Salisbury Greenhouse at 7 p.m. As a self […]
2024-10-10 07:33
Promising at least 100 permanent jobs, Bartlett Group‘s first foray into the Canadian industrial economy will be out of Sherwood Park. Announced on Wednesday, Oct. 2, Bartlett Group confirmed that it will open a new Canadian headquarters and manufacturing facility. The Louisiana-based company is a full-service industrial contractor for services and custom metal fabrication, such as scaffolding. It specializes […]
2024-10-10 07:23
Local business is the backbone of any community; from creating jobs, to supporting the local economy, and fostering a sense of municipal identity, the businesses of Strathcona County play a key role in the vitality of the area. In recognition of the contributions of local businesses, the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce is […]
2024-10-10 07:15
A spotlight has been shined on Strathcona County’s Economic Development Department’s website creation selectstrathcona.com as it was awarded a silver medal by International Economic Development Council (IEDC). At the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, Sept. 15 to 18, Sean McRitchie, director of Economic Development and Tourism, Reade Beaudoin, senior economic development officer, and Richard […]
2024-10-10 07:05
An action-packed four days of steer wrestling, breakaway, tiedown, and team roping, barrel racing and of course bareback, bull, and saddle bronc riding, fans filled the stands at Rogers Place from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Oct. 5 for the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), where records were broken, and dreams came true. For 50 years […]
2024-10-10 07:03
They’re setting themselves up nicely to remain in first place heading into playoffs. Competing in the Morgan U16 Bantam Division within the Capital District Minor Football Association (CDMFA), the Sherwood Park Rams are currently 5-1 for the season, including a big shutout win, 27-0, over the Fort Saskatchewan Falcons at Taurus Field in the Fort […]
2024-10-10 05:58
On Saturday, Oct. 5, all the way east of Edmonton in Spruce Grove at the Fuhr Sports Park, two unlikely foes took the field. Unlikely in that one is from Edmonton, and one is from Sherwood Park. The location did not deter the teams from putting forward a spirited effort that ended with the Sherwood […]
2024-10-10 05:44
This past weekend began with a home game on Friday night that saw the Sherwood Park Crusaders come out on the right side of two lopsided stat lines. The shots in the game finished 41-29 in favour of the visiting Spruce Grove Saints, but the goals poured in for the Cru as they outscored their […]
2024-10-10 05:42
It has been the hub for arts and culture for the past 30 years and there’s no signs of it slowing down anytime soon. With speeches from people who helped found it as well as people who carry on its legacy today, Festival Place marked its 30th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 27. Archival photos, video […]
2024-10-03 07:32
A comment made by Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan MP Garnett Genuis on Wednesday, Sept. 25 in Parliament, is accused of being homophobic by the Prime Minister and many Canadians online. Made off-mic in response to a discussion about the new residence purchased for Tom Clark, Canada’s Consul General in New York, Genuis asked; “Does he engage with […]
2024-10-03 06:25
Honouring the lives of the children lost to the residential school system and the recognizing the impact of some of the country’s darkest history on Indigenous peoples who first called this land home, the Community Centre’s Agora was a sea of hundreds of orange shirts as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was commemorated […]
2024-10-03 06:23
Politicians, tone down the acrimony Well, it’s fall and we’re back to start a new year in the House of Commons, home to all our national political parties in Ottawa. Not so new is the non-stop verbal violence being thrown out among the gathered honourable leaders of Canada. This has become such an accepted part […]
2024-10-03 06:12
With the municipal election more than a year away, Ward 2 will not have an incumbent running on the ballot. During the Tuesday, Oct. 1 regular Strathcona County Council meeting, Ward 2 Coun. Dave Anderson confirmed that he will not be seeking re-election next fall. “After much reflection and soul searching, I have decided that […]
2024-10-03 06:06
They have council’s backing verbally, but they’ll have to wait a bit longer for any monetary commitment. At the Tuesday, Oct. 1 regular meeting, Strathcona County Council revisited the Strathcona Food Bank’s (SFB) request for a letter of support from the mayor, which will help them with two federal Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant applications […]
2024-10-03 06:03
Two people are facing charges following a brazen mid-day attempted kidnapping. On Wednesday, Sept. 18 around 11:45 p.m., local police were alerted of an assault and a male who was attempting to be forced into a vehicle on Cloverbar Road in Sherwood Park. The male victim, who was later confirmed as unharmed, managed to get […]
2024-10-03 06:01
Maplegrove residents are being asked to review their doorbell cameras and video surveillance after a young female was grabbed by an older male teenager last week. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, around 12:30 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP say an unknown male approached a female youth while walking on Cedar Street in Sherwood Park. “The male grabbed […]
2024-10-03 06:00
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she still needs to know more before restoring funding to the province’s Grants in Place of Taxes (GIPOT) program that municipal leaders say has been shorting them millions of dollars over the past half decade. Properties owned by the provincial government are exempt from property taxes, and the GIPOT program […]
2024-10-03 05:58
Re: “Strathcona County’s population continues to climb with 3.5% growth” in The News’ Sept. 19 edition Is growth good? The county’s population has 3.5 per cent growth, according to the latest Municipal Census. It seems like every second issue of the paper talks about needing growth. Having more people is always touted about being beneficial […]
2024-09-26 08:07
With an unprecedented $8.6 billion earmarked for school constructions, Strathcona County is willing to do what it takes to get new builds across the finish line. In a televised address last week, Premier Danielle Smith issued a challenge to municipalities to get ready for the biggest surge in spending on education as she announced $8.6 billion […]
2024-09-26 08:05
The Alberta government says it will spend $8.6 billion over the next seven years to build as many as 30 new schools and create 200,000 more student spaces across the province. Premier Danielle Smith announced the plan in a televised address last Tuesday evening, Sept. 17, calling it a “one-time capital investment” in the province’s […]
2024-09-26 08:04
Premier Danielle Smith announced $8.6 billion in government spending on building up to 30 schools and creating 200,000 new student spaces. “This is quite literally the fastest and largest build our province can manage given available construction workforce capacity and the time it takes to permit, prepare and service available school sites,” Smith said last […]
2024-09-26 08:03
The Strathcona County Library continues to be a local beloved community hub. All trends are pointing up for the library, according to its annual report discussed at the latest Council Priorities Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Compared to 2022 statistics, program attendance at the library was up 46 per cent, in-person visits are up 33 […]
2024-09-26 08:01
The Alberta Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) marked its 25th anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 19 with its annual stakeholder conference at the Edmonton Convention Centre. “As we celebrate this significant milestone, we look forward to building on our successes and continuing to work with all stakeholders towards a prosperous, innovative, and environmentally responsible future,” said AIHA […]
2024-09-26 07:59
Premier Danielle Smith says if Ottawa comes back this fall with a lowball estimate on Alberta’s share of the Canada Pension Plan, hard questions will have to be asked on next steps. “When we get that number, we’ll have to decide if they’re being unrealistic and unreasonable about it,” Smith told Shaun Newman on a […]
2024-09-26 07:58
A man who allegedly uttered threats towards a Sherwood Park home has been charged. Strathcona County RCMP say they received reports of a man uttering threats at a home in the Aspen Trails area of Sherwood Park on August 23. Officers tried looking for the suspect and after an unsuccessful search, a search warrant was […]
2024-09-26 07:54
When looking at both present and future economic development in Strathcona County, I find it to be an absolute gem of a county. This is a region that has witnessed substantial economic growth with regards to everything from industrial and commercial, to agriculture and residential opportunities over these last few years. It is eye opening […]
2024-09-26 06:12
After I completed my post-secondary studies, I had a job traveling across Western Canada, visiting high schools promoting post-secondary education as a recruiter for the University of Alberta and its Faculty of Engineering. It was an exciting role that took me to many publicly funded schools in Alberta and, on occasion, a selection of private […]
2024-09-26 06:11
More people are choosing to call Alberta home, which is causing our province to grow at an exponential rate. This has led to a historic student enrolment and a subsequent strain on our K-12 education system. To accommodate this growth in student enrollment, our government is investing $8.6 billion through the new School Construction Accelerator […]
2024-09-26 06:03
Those tuning into federal politics these days will be hearing a lot about “confidence”. “Confidence” is an extremely important but also potentially confusing concept that defines how Prime Ministers and governments gain, retain, and lose power. In the parliamentary system, “confidence” is the link between the legislative or lawmaking branch of government and the executive […]
2024-09-26 06:02
Hope is essential. That might sound like a bad bumper sticker — a platitude for all the change and uncertainty we’ve been through over the past few years. But it’s true. Hope drives us forward. And in Strathcona County, hope leads to action. Launched in 2021, Strathcona County’s Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) project focuses […]
2024-09-26 05:48
It marked Canada’s best placement in men’s wheelchair basketball since 2012, and Sherwood Park’s Reed De’Aeth was a part of the action. Competing with a 4.5 classification and contributing a mix of offences and defence, De’Aeth was part of Canada’s men’s wheelchair basketball team that competed at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. “Being on a team […]
2024-09-26 04:10
He’s been in his fair share of international rings, but seeing the Olympics rings above the bouts was on another level. Having refereed at the international level for more than a decade, Sherwood Park’s Jeff Verhoeven was invited to his first Olympics in Paris to officiate. After arriving in Paris on July 18, his first few […]
2024-09-26 04:04
The first full season as members of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) is underway. Friday, Sept. 20 was a historic night for the Sherwood Park Crusaders, as well as the other four Alberta-based organizations that moved on from the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) last year. The Sherwood Park team is competing in a […]
2024-09-26 03:59
Hidden treasures, priceless heirlooms, and unique finds will be the stars of the show on Saturday, Sept. 21 as the Strathcona County Library puts a new spin on an old favourite with Timeless Treasures. Inspired by the beloved television series, Antiques Roadshow, residents are invited to bring their heirlooms and antiques to be professionally appraised […]
2024-09-20 07:53
With development booming in Cambrian, Hillshire, and Ardrossan, it should be no surprise that more people are deciding to call Strathcona County home. Released on Tuesday, Sept. 17, the 2024 Municipal Census revealed that Strathcona County now has a population of 103,829 people, which is a 3.5 per cent growth rate since the most recent […]
2024-09-19 06:34
A waste-to-energy facility will soon be the latest industrial addition in Strathcona County. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the province announced $2.8 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta to help support a $6.1 million front-end engineering and design study led by Varme Energy. “We are thrilled at how Varme has been embraced by Alberta. The magnitude of […]
2024-09-19 06:29
As the earth moved, so too did the emotions. On Thursday, Sept. 12, an official ground breaking took place to celebrate construction of the Sherwood Heights replacement school. Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) board chair Cathy Allen said the new school will serve students for decades to come and will help house the legacy of […]
2024-09-19 06:27
Seniors publicly funded recreation Holy cow, there are at least 12 attributed 50-plus recreation, wellness and fitness classes for seniors in Strathcona County! And one fuzzy picture of a senior in the online guide. Of course, there are 14-plus ERA Taylor Swift cycling classes (gawd, she’s so cool), and an abundance of choices to join […]
2024-09-19 06:19
They made the ultimate sacrifice for the community and their names will never be forgotten. Gathering at the Strathcona Fallen Fire Fighters’ Memorial located at 1933 Sherwood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the 22nd annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial March, members of the Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES) and other jurisdictions, their families, and community […]
2024-09-19 06:16
The building is old, demand is up, and it’s time for a major change. That major change was revealed by the Strathcona Food Bank (SFB) at the Tuesday, Sept. 17 Priorities Committee meeting, where the local non-profit showed Strathcona County Council plans for a $5 million building, which is planned to meet the needs of […]
2024-09-19 06:06
Artists of Strathcona County are opening their studios to the public for the 7th annual Artist Home Studio Tour on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22. The free self-guided tours feature 22 creative spaces of local talented artists and feature one-of-a kind works in watercolour, acrylic, oil, encaustic, wood spinning, and sculpture. The one-of-a-kind […]
2024-09-19 05:57
It’s a snapshot into the county’s Indigenous history. Showcased currently on the second floor of the Strathcona County Library in the display case is the Métis Family Display, which details the stories of various Indigenous families who settled in the area such as Longmore, Donald, Gladue, Shank, and Daugneaux. In partnership with the Strathcona County Museum […]
2024-09-19 05:44
To support students facing mental health challenges, the provincial government announced they will be expanding the CASA Mental Health Classrooms project. At a press conference held at Bev Facey Community High on Wednesday, Sept. 11, Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams, announced as part of the Alberta Recovery Model, the province will invest $70 […]
2024-09-19 05:35
It’s all for nothing if they don’t have enough volunteers to get the bed across the finish line. The Strathcona County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace hosted a bed build on Saturday, Sept. 14 in the parking lot of Rona+ in Emerald Hills. The day saw a contingent of 70 volunteers roll up their […]
2024-09-19 05:30
Warning: this story contains disturbing details. RCMP investigators are asking for the public’s help to find out who tortured two retriever-cross puppies to death and dumped the bodies near a public walking path in Fort Saskatchewan. Someone out for a walk in the afternoon of August 5 made the disturbing discovery. Two dead puppies, […]
2024-09-19 05:16
The parking lot of Sherwood Park Mall will become the site of dazzling acrobatics, adrenaline inducing feats, and entertainment for all ages this weekend as Cirque Italia and their big top tent come to town. Starting Thursday, Sept. 12, and running until Sunday, Sept. 15, the Cirque Italia Water Circus uses water to help tell […]
2024-09-13 09:14
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