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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has held Edmonton-Strathcona for the New Democrats in one of three provincial byelections.

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Unofficial results from Elections Alberta put him well ahead of the nearest competitor, United Conservative Party candidate Darby Crouch.

A spring recital showcased students' skill.

Ally Brigley Music Studio hosted its first spring recital at the Strathmore United Church on Friday (June 20). 

The studio's students performed a variety of vocal and piano numbers for their family and friends alongside piano accompanist Terrah Harper and drummer Ezra Hubbard.

After the concert, the performers celebrated with snacks and refreshments.

A local winery celebrated its grand reopening. 

Field Stone Fruit Wines hosted a wine tasting party at its winery on Saturday (June 21). The celebration marked the beginning of the season with the new owners Laura Atherton and Phill Hoogendam. 

Guests enjoyed wine, cocktail, and mocktails samples, along with food from Lannerdz Cookies and Tiyos Mexican Cravings food truck. Live music was performed by Ken Stobbe. Children enjoyed popcorn and took part in activities such as giant Jenga.

The Summer Fun To-Go giveaway ends in a week.

The giveaway, which is hosted by Strathmore Value Drug Mart, began on June 1 and runs until June 30.

Residents can enter in-store for the chance to win a mountain bike, an infant tricycle, or an infant car seat.

"Perfect for family adventures, outdoor fun, and making the most of the sunny season," wrote the drug mart on social media.

The winners will be drawn on July 2.

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is looking to finally win a seat in the legislature after a year of sitting on the sidelines.

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The Drive, Dine, and Donate 50k Big Roll is coming back to Strathmore this Saturday (June 28).

The event is designed to give one person $50,000 to hopefully buy a home in the Lakewood neighborhood.

To win the grand prize, the finalist has to roll a huge dice.

Scott Silva, director of marketing and relations with the community of Lakewood, explained how the contest works.

Canada's supply managed sector is breathing a sigh of relief with the passage of Bill C-202 which protects it from any further concessions in future trade talks.

An identical bill died on the order paper in the last session but this time moved quickly through Parliament and the Senate, before receiving Royal Assent last week.

The Dairy Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, and the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers issued a joint statement supporting the legislation. 

Flags at the Strathmore will be at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday (June 23).

The flags have been lowered to honour the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

"The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism was proclaimed in 2005 and first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world," wrote the Town of Strathmore through social media.

The second person killed in a rockfall last week in Banff National Park  has been identified as a 33-year-old man from Surrey, B.C. 

RCMP did not provide a name and say no more information will be provided.

Two people were killed and three more injured when a slab of mountain gave way last Thursday, raining rock down on hikers at Bow Glacier Falls.

The three injured were later listed in stable condition.

The second deceased person has previously been identified as 70-year-old Jutta Hinrichs, a retired university professor from Calgary.

Parks Canada says the site remains closed where a rockfall killed two hikers and injured three more last week in Banff National Park.

Spokeswoman Amy Krause says safety is the agency's top priority and it is considering all options before reopening Bow Glacier Falls.

A slab of mountain broke loose last Thursday afternoon and rained rock down on a popular hiking trail near the falls, about 200 kilometres northwest of Calgary.

One of the two deceased has been identified as 70-year-old Jutta Hinrichs, a retired university professor from Calgary.