RCMP looking for owners of tools found in Sturgeon County
St. Albert RCMP has come across a bunch of power tools and they want to return the property to their rightful owners.
On Sunday (Sept. 11), five large plastic containers were found in Sturgeon County. Inside the containers were a variety of power tools. The containers were handed over to the police.
The list of tools recovered are:
Today is Agricultural Societies Day in Alberta
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies has designated September 21st to recognize and promote the significant contributions that agricultural societies make.
Agricultural societies are volunteer driven, not-for-profit organizations that help to enhance quality of life through the development of programs and services, and providing facilities that meet community needs.
CETA's 5-year anniversary disappointing for the cattle sector
Today marks the five year anniversary for CETA - the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and European Union.
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) remains a leading supporter of opening access for Canadian beef exports to the European Union. Although the CETA created quotas for nearly 65,000 tonnes of duty-free access for Canadian beef, unresolved technical barriers have
prevented CETA from delivering its full potential.
Local artist Chelsea Tobias enters horror makeup competition
With October just around the corner, people are already getting into the Halloween spirit.
Local artist Chelsea Tobias is showing her excitement by entering the Face of Horror Halloween makeup competition.
Born in Fort Saskatchewan and growing up in the Bruderheim-Chipman area, Tobias' appreciation for horror makeup started after watching Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street series.
"I would always try to recreate the burns of [Freddy Krueger's] face," she said.
Saskatchewan Appeal Court removes injunction, allows Broncos lawsuit to proceed
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has set aside a temporary injunction that halted a lawsuit filed by some parents of those who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured when an inexperienced truck driver went through a stop sign and into the path of the junior hockey team's bus at a rural intersection near Tisdale, Sask., on April 6, 2018.
A few months after the crash, a lawsuit was brought by the families of five who died.
Two weeks after deadly stabbings, James Smith Cree Nation looks to shed the darkness
Tire tracks worn into the gravel roads that lead into James Smith Cree Nation are deeper than they were two weeks ago, remnants of the heavy police presence and the numerous funeral processions that followed.
Locals have returned to these roads, once again waving as they pass each other to run errands or visit family.
But as the sun sets, which is happening earlier than it did in early September, the fear creeps back in.
Award winning comedian performs at Fort’s 'Night of Comedy'
World-renowned comedian and actor Donovan Workun is performing in Fort Saskatchewan this weekend.
A Night of Comedy is an outdoor event at 100 Avenue and 102 Street hosted by the Fort Saskatchewan Downtown Business Council. Beer gardens, entertainment, and food from local restaurants will be there on Saturday (Sept. 24) starting at 4 p.m.
Workun will be performing with his comedy group Atomic Improv at 7 p.m., followed afterwards by local band Ham Sandwiches.
Workun started improv learning theatre in the early 80s while he was in junior high school in Edmonton.
Frost advisory issued for area
Environment Canada (EC) has issued a frost advisory for the area.
"Clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to drop to below zero in most regions," EC said in a release.
"Patchy to widespread frost is expected Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning."
The advisory is in place for Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Bruderheim, Lamont, Morinville, Bon Accord and Gibbons.
View the area's forecast, here.
Collette Washbrook receives September's Half Grand Helping Hand
A 24-year-old Fort Saskatchewan woman is the September recipient of the Half Grand Helping Hand.
Each month, Southfort Chevrolet and MIX 107 team up to help an individual, charity, organization, or sports team with a $500 donation.
This month, the cheque belongs to Collette Washbrook.
Edmonton man arrested for scamming senior citizens
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested a man in relation to a scam targeting seniors.
In March, the EPS started an investigation into multiple frauds that were occurring around the Edmonton area targeting senior citizens. On Monday (Sept. 19), EPS arrested 30-year-old Lucas Kopijewski.