Strathmore

Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend.

Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa man, has been charged in connection with the lockdown Saturday afternoon at East Block, a building in the parliamentary precinct that mainly houses offices for senators and their staff.

An Ottawa police spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the suspect was still in custody as of Monday morning.

The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.

The Liberals pledged environmental conservation measures and support for seniors, while the Tories offered more efficient approvals for resource projects.

Lil Hoots Children's Boutique is offering free bikes to the community.

Earlier this month the Strathmore-based company announced the launch of its annual bike program.

According to owners Ashleigh and Debbie Enslen, staff with Joker Bicycle Co. fix old bikes and return them to the store for residents to take for free.

"People can come, pick up a bike for their children, and just be able to see their kids riding around on the bike," said Debbie. 

The pomp and pageantry of the RCMP Musical Ride are returning to the Strathmore Stampede this year.

In honour of the annual event, the RCMP is asking residents for help naming up to 10 of its new foals which could be featured in a future event.

The contest kicked off April 1, and police say there are only a few rules like participants must be 14 years old or younger, provide a name that starts with the letter B and has a maximum of 12 letters, and reside in Canada.

The winners will be announced on the RCMP's website and social media in May.

The boil water advisory in the Village of Beiseker has been lifted.

According to Alberta Health Services, the water is now safe to drink.

"We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation during this time," the village said in a Facebook post.

The advisory was originally issued on April 2.

A building in Gleichen was completely destroyed in a fire early Monday morning.

Firefighters from across Wheatland County were dispatched to the blaze.

Mark Duguay, fire chief with the Standard Fire Association, said that when crews arrived, the building was fully engulfed in flames.

"We started putting the fire out as best we could with what we had, and then we called in some more manpower just to make sure we had everything under control," he said.

A road in Chestermere will be closed for the next 10 days due to utility work.

According to the city, ATCO will install shallow utility lines on the road connecting Waterford Drive and Dawson Drive.

"As a result, this road will be closed to public access," wrote the city on its website.

The work begins Monday, Apr. 7, and will run until Apr. 17.

Over the weekend, players and families of the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings were honoured at their annual awards banquet.

The Strathmore Family Centre Arena hosted more than 130 families and players.

The event featured speeches from the coaching staff and athletes.

Awards were presented to several players:

Three people have been arrested following a yearlong drug trafficking investigation by Drumheller RCMP.

According to police, the investigation began in April 2024, targeting people suspected of selling drugs in Drumheller and the surrounding area.

"Through coordinated efforts with other RCMP units, including Alberta Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, Red Deer ALERT and Strathmore GIS, police were able to disrupt a network involved in trafficking-controlled substances," wrote RCMP in a news release.

The StrathmoreNow online auction is coming soon.

Residents can start bidding on hundreds of items starting on April 9.

From gift cards to hotel stays and everyday essentials, there's something for everyone.

The auction closes April 16.

You can register now by clicking here.