FortSask

On Jun. 5, the Royal LePage Noralta Fort Saskatchewan brokerage held a perogy dinner to raise money for the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association.

Initially, the brokerage expected to sell just 100 tickets to the event, but as demand grew, they sold 300 tickets in total.

The dinner was held in the Normandy Room at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hall. Shumka Ukrainian Foods catered the authentic perogy dishes.

A rainfall warning has been issued for the area. 

Environment Canada says rain, at times heavy, will continue across portions of central Alberta Thursday night (June 23) and into Friday morning.

Total amounts of 40 to 60 mm are likely before the rain tapers off Friday morning, with up to 80 mm possible in a few localities.

The rainfall warning is in place for communities such as Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, Gibbons, Bon Accord, Redwater, Lamont and Bruderheim. 

Jane Goodall says she's sharing a message of hope and a cry to action as she returns to the stage for live events.

The scientist, who's best known for her work with wild chimpanzees in Africa, was in Calgary on Wednesday and was scheduled to give another talk in Victoria on Friday night.

"It's my first trip to Canada in three years, because of the pandemic, and it's my third trip anywhere," Goodall said in an interview Wednesday before her Calgary event.

There's a chance of a strong thunderstorm with a risk of a tornado on Thursday night (June 23), the Weather Network says. 

Both central and southern Alberta could see funnel clouds develop with colder air aloft on the horizon. 

"Large hail, powerful winds and even a tornadic risk are all on the table, so residents are urged to pay close attention to the weather alerts as the day progresses," the network said on their website. 

There is currently no official alert for a tornado watch or warning in place. 

This Friday and Saturday, Garth Brooks will be headlining two sold-out stadium shows in Edmonton.  

Here are five things you need to know before attending the concerts at Commonwealth Stadium.

1. You will need a clear, small bag.

As per the stadium’s bag policy, this is what will be accepted:

The MIX PICKS contest is here and it's so simple to play...

1. Click on the MIX PICKS page to see which song to listen for on each day
2. When you hear the song play at the correct time on MIX 107, call 780-998-1079. 
3. Win sensational summer prizes from our sponsors!

But wait, it gets BIGGER AND BETTER.

Every winner will be entered into the massive final draw that will net the winner a prize valued at over $7,000!

Here's whats included...

The province is seeking Indigenous artists to design a monument in memory of children who died at residential schools. 

In recommendation #82 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, all provinces and territories were urged to create monuments in each capital to memorialise the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children who did not return home from federally-funded and church-run institutions.

OH, CANADA!

The MIX Ninja is back to celebrate the red and white. 

MIX 107 has teamed up with North Central Co-op Food Store in Fort Saskatchewan to hand out amazing gift baskets to some lucky winners. It'll feature plenty of snacks for a party, bbq, or even a cozy night watching the fireworks. 

You can nominate yourself, a friend, a family member... anybody!

Click here to enter instantly, and keep an eye out for those very, very, sneaky MIX Ninja deliveries!

Earlier this month, Grade 12 students from St. André Bessette did a "grad walk" to their old schools.

As per the school's tradition, the graduates visit their elementary and junior high schools to reminisce and reflect on how far they have come.   

"I remember seeing the graduates do it when I was in school," explained graduate Abby Oloriz.

Oloriz estimates that about 60 students from SAB participated in the walk.

The Vatican Press Office released details about Pope Francis's visit to Alberta next month.

The Pope is coming to apologize for the abuse Indigenous people suffered by the Catholic Church and hold a stadium-sized Mass.

Pope Francis will arrive in Edmonton on July 24, where he will receive an official welcome.