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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for much of the area, and it should be around all weekend. 

"We have the perfect conditions for some warm temperatures," said Samantha Mauti, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. "Generally, it's been pretty dry, and we have a ridge of high pressure [which will] cause warm and clear conditions through the weekend for the Fort Saskatchewan area." 

Heat warnings are usually issued when areas experience daytime highs around 29 C and overnight lows over 14 C that last more than two days. 

Angus breeders from across Canada are gathering in Saskatoon this week for the Canadian Angus Association's annual meeting and convention.

The Chair of the Convention Committee is Michelle Sauder from Windy Willow Farms in the Hodgeville area.

She says the Angus breed is a cornerstone of the beef cattle sector.

Did you know that the only woman to ever be executed in Alberta's history was executed in Fort Saskatchewan? 

The city has a winding history that often turns a bit morbid due to the existence of the old gaol that carried out 29 executions between 1914 and 1950. 

The story of the first and only woman to be hanged in Alberta starts with a man named Emilio Picariello. 

A fire has broken out in Strathcona County.

According to Radioyeg - Scanner Radio, firefighters are on the scene of a fire near Township Road 522 and Range Road 224.

Reportedly, the blaze has engulfed a structure and vehicle, while spreading to the surrounding grass.

A message to MIX 107 says the fire was caused by propane tanks that exploded. 

More details to come...

A heat warning has been issued for Sherwood Park, Gibbons, and Bruderheim. 

This warning comes as temperatures reach 29 C during the day with overnight lows expected near 14 C.

According to Environment Canada, the heat is expected to continue into the weekend.

Heat warnings are issued when temperatures pose a risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

You can see a five-day forecast by visiting here.

Work has begun on constructing a footbridge over the North Saskatchewan River that will connect Strathcona County to east Edmonton. 

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi was joined by Strathcona County councillor Corey-Ann Hartwick on Wednesday (June 7) to announce that construction on the bridge will officially get underway. 

There are a lot of unofficial rumors about a potential merger between Viterra and Bunge.

Company representatives are keeping tightlipped, but the Grain Services Union has released a statement.

"Any merger or acquisition between these two companies could spur considerable job loss resulting from office closures and corporate restructuring and create a reduction of competition in grain handling and processing that directly affects Canadian producers."

Fort Saskatchewan residents will be able to get rid of any large or heavy items that are collecting dust next week. 

June 12 to 16 is Large Item Collection Week, where residents are encouraged to set out up to two large or heavy items for curbside collection.

These items can include refrigerators, mattresses, couches, and more. However, before setting out the items, the city asks that residents:

Festival Days will be returning to Morinville later this weekend. 

The annual festival will take over the town throughout the weekend and feature plenty of things to do for all ages. 

A midway was initially scheduled to kick off the event on Friday (June 16) but was cancelled due to safety concerns. 

Saturday will be the busiest day of the festival with the bulk of events and activities taking place, including: 

The City of Fort Saskatchewan has announced the new look for their mobile photo enforcement vehicle.

The vehicle, which has taken many forms since coming to Fort Saskatchewan around 2008, is now a brand-new Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The vehicle is part of the Automated Traffic Enforcement program, which plays a role in increasing awareness of speed and traffic safety in areas throughout Fort Saskatchewan.

Mobile photo enforcement helps in places where traffic stops can be dangerous due to traffic flow and pedestrians.