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Reports show Alberta's top doctor took home a hefty bonus in 2021.

Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, received $227,911 in cash bonuses in 2021. The bonus is in addition to her $363,633 annual salary, for a combined total income of $591,545.

Several local hockey players were re-confirmed to Team Canada's roster. 

Team Canada has officially revealed the roster for the rescheduled 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship, which begins next Tuesday (Aug. 9) in Edmonton. Included on the 25-man roster are Fort Saskatchewan's Olen Zellweger and former Fort Ranger Sebastian Cossa.  

Fort Saskatchewan resident Lana Santana has a full and interesting resume.

Santana grew up and lived in Trinidad and Tobago, the southernmost island country in the Caribbean.

While in her home country, she ran for councilor of her local government and spent some time in journalism. Santana told MIX 107 that she was a freelance writer before landing a job with the Trinidad Guardian and another local newspaper.

"I loved investigative pieces."

Santana's husband was later transferred to Fort Saskatchewan for a job in 2007.

Despite some surrounding areas allowing liquor consumption in public parks, Fort Saskatchewan currently has no plans to join the list.

“Council has not formally discussed having liquor available in parks,” said city councillor Lisa Makin.

Strathcona County continues to expand its list of parks where consumption is allowed. This summer, the county outlined designated picnic tables to allow alcohol in five different parks.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area. 

The weather agency says the thunderstorm may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Edmonton and other neighbouring communities are included in the watch.

Tornado watch

Much of central Alberta is under a tornado watch.

"Damaging winds, very large hail and heavy rain are also possible," said Environment Canada.

The Town of Gibbons has donated thousands of dollars to three community organizations.

On June 24, 58 golfers came out to the Town of Gibbons first annual golf tournament at Goose Hummock.

The $200 tournament entry fee allowed the town to donate to Sturgeon Victims Services, Bon Accord Gibbons Food Bank and the Gibbons Family Resource Centre. 

There is no need to worry about any fire bans in the local area this August long weekend. 

There are no active fire bans or advisories for Fort Saskatchewan and the surrounding areas. This includes Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Gibbons, Bon Accord, Redwater and Morinville.  

A city-wide blitz to combat distracted driving saw dozens of tickets issued.

From mid-June until Monday (July 25), Fort Saskatchewan RCMP and the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Municipal Enforcement Services conducted an initiative focused on distracted driving called “Option IV”.

During the initiative, drivers caught distracted driving were given a fourth option, an education session, that turned their tickets into warnings, meaning they were no longer required to pay the fine and no demerit points were deducted.

From Bruderheim to Beverly, Morinville to Mundare, and Southfort to Sherwood Park, listeners from far and wide are dialed into the MIX PICKS contest on MIX 107!

As we enter August, we're now in the home stretch of the contest! There is no better time than now to get involved, it's so easy!

Here's what to do:

Looking for something to do this August long weekend? 

Whether you are looking for a low-key weekend around town or are planning on hitting up major festivals in the area, you and your family will have plenty to do this weekend.  

Here is a list of the top ten activities taking place in the region: