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Gibbons is looking to fill a seat on council after Darren McCann's resignation. 

In May, McCann resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations. 

Five candidates are vying for the open spot: Daniel Farrer, Roland Geiger, Tanika Larsen, Robert Simonowits and Dale Yushchyshyn.

The numbers have been tallied from the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP and Municipal Enforcement Services’ back-to-school supply drive.  

On Monday (Aug. 15), members from the detachment were outside the Staples in Fort Saskatchewan collecting school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year. 

It's been a busy few weeks for hail adjusters with some major storms moving through the Prairies leaving a trail of crop and property damage. 

Scott McQueen, President of the Canadian Crop Hail Association says we may have had a slow start but in the last few weeks we've seen an increase in storm activity.

While McQueen didn't have total claim numbers available at the time of the interview, he notes in one week (July 25 - 31) they've had more than 1200 claims of crop damage reported between Alberta and Saskatchewan.

A United Nations body that monitors some of the world's greatest natural glories is in Canada again to assess government responses to ongoing threats to the country's largest national park, including plans to release treated oilsands tailings into its watershed.

In a series of meetings beginning Thursday, UNESCO investigators are to determine whether Wood Buffalo National Park should be on the list of World Heritage Sites In Danger — a move the agency has already deemed "likely."

The Greater Vancouver Zoo said Tuesday afternoon that a number of its wolves were on the loose after the animals were believed to have been released from their enclosure as a result of "malicious intent."

However, it said there was no danger to the public, and it was working with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to "contain" the animals, while the Langley RCMP investigated what appeared to be a case of unlawful entry and vandalism.

Fort Saskatchewan's Sawmill Prime Rib and Steakhouse has closed. 

A note on the door said the restaurant's last day was Friday (Aug. 12).

"At this time we would like to thank all of our appreciated guests and our team members over the last decade," the note read.

The note added many in the restaurant and hospitality industry endured troubles dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, global recession and world oil prices.

An 'unknown future' highlighted a reason for the closure. 

Emerance Maschmeyer will for play Team Canada at the 2022 IIHF Women’s World Championship. 

Maschmeyer, who grew up in Bruderheim, is one of three goaltenders and 23 players selected to the squad.

Team Canada's roster: 

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is reminding residents to be vigilant when it comes to coyotes. 

One of Alberta's native wildlife species, coyotes are crucial to the ecosystem. Coyotes, which are about the size of a medium dog, are usually not a threat to people but have been known to attack cats and dogs. While the city has not seen an increase in coyote-related complaints this summer, there have been reports online of bold coyotes approaching people in the West River's Edge area.

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP is looking for help tracking down a trio of suspects.

Just before 6 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 15), Mounties responded to a break-and-enter in progress at Fort Saskatchewan Eyecare (101 Street and 86 Avenue).

Surveillance shows three men filling bags with glasses and then leaving out the back door into an early model import-style SUV.

Police say the suspects smashed the business's front door and made away with more than $50,000 worth of designer eyewear.

The suspects are described as:

The Ottawa Redblacks have added linebacker Justice Momoka to their practice roster.

Momoka, 24, grew up in the city and played for the Fort Saskatchewan Minor Football Association and Fort Saskatchewan High School. After graduation, he played four seasons with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, playing in 20 collegiate games. 

The 6'2", 210 lb linebacker notched 62 career defensive tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three sacks, one interception and two pass breakups over his time as a Golden Bear.