RCMP release sketch of man who allegedly exposed himself to young girls
Police are looking for a suspect they say may have exposed himself to a group of young girls.
The suspect allegedly conducted the indecent act on April 19 around 6 p.m. while he was exiting the change room at the Salto Gymnastics Club in Sherwood Park.
Strathcona County RCMP describe the suspect as a Caucasian man in his 60s, about 6'0" with white hair and a heavier set build.
The man was last seen wearing a grey baseball cap, a grey hoodie (with a blue and orange circular design) and worn blue jeans.
Maximize your vehicle fuel efficiency by following these easy tips
Price of gas got you down? Here are some ways you can maximize your fuel efficiency.
Fuel prices are at a record high, and there seems to be no end to the price hikes. As of Monday (Jun. 13), the cost of regular gasoline is $1.89 per litre at most stations in Fort Saskatchewan, a far cry from this time last year, when Alberta's average gas price hovered around $1.25.
Tristan McNeil, a lube technician at South Fort Chevrolet, sat down with MIX 107 to explain some easy ways for drivers to make their mileage stretch a bit further.
Former Fort Saskatchewan Ranger in the Stanley Cup Finals
A former Fort Saskatchewan Ranger is on his way to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel and his squad will take on the Colorado Avalanche in the final series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Morinville-raised player spent much of his early career in Fort Saskatchewan, beginning when the U15 AAA team picked him up in 2011.
Internationally renowned band to perform at Canada Day concert
Fort Saskatchewan’s Canada Day concert will feature a major name in the music industry.
This year's headliner is the internationally acclaimed Toronto-based rock band, The Strumbellas. Formed in 2008, the band gained international attention in 2016 for their single, Spirits, which topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and earned them a JUNO award for Single of the Year. Spirits has since been 3x certified platinum in Canada and Italy.
Pilot project allows tow trucks to use blue lights
Tow truck drivers in Alberta are getting something they've been asking for, for quite a while now.
The province is rolling out a pilot project that will allow tow trucks to have blue lights on their vehicles.
It's meant to enhance visibility while they work along the side of the road, sometimes in harsh conditions, like fog, snow or heavy rain.
The government is considering expanding the project to include snowplows this fall.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again tests positive for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.
"I feel OK, but that’s because I got my shots," Trudeau said Monday on Twitter.
"So, if you haven’t, get vaccinated — and if you can, get boosted. Let’s protect our health-care system, each other, and ourselves."
Trudeau said he will be following public health guidelines and isolating.
He was scheduled to appear at a garden party for Liberal party donors in Ottawa on Monday evening.
Number of Canadian blood donors plummets to lowest point in a decade during COVID-19
Canadian Blood Services says it is struggling to replenish a critically low national supply caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organization says the virus that has persisted since March 2020 has resulted in the smallest donor base in a decade.
"The number of people across Canada who donate regularly has decreased by 31,000 donors since the start of the pandemic, which has put a strain on the existing donor community," said Rick Prinzen, chief supply chain officer and vice-president of donor relations for Canadian Blood Services.
Ardrossan expecting big turnout for 75th Parade & Picnic
The Ardrossan Parade & Picnic is back and bigger than ever.
On June 18, at the Memorial Hall area in Ardrossan, enjoy a parade, vendors, live entertainment and so much more.
Organizers expect bigger crowds with the recent cancellation of the Canada Day parade in Strathcona County.
“It has quadrupled if not more in size from last year because everybody is now coming out to celebrate, which is fantastic,” said Kerry Parsons, the parade coordinator.
The 75th annual event is free to attend.
All-star lineup announced for Rangers' alumni game
The Fort Saskatchewan Rangers Athletic Club (RAC) is gearing up for a star-studded event.
On Wednesday (Jun. 15) at 6 p.m., the club will host its first annual Alumni Fundraiser Game at the Dow Centennial Centre. Fans can expect to see plenty of former Rangers back in blue, including Kirby and Colton Dach of the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks' prospect and WHL defenceman of the year, Olen Zellweger.
Graduating Fort Sask student athletes granted coveted award
Graduating student athletes from Fort Saskatchewan High School are leaving with a prestigious award.
Tori Radford, Georgia LeBlanc and Grayson Reed from Fort Saskatchewan won Metro Athletics all-star awards on Wednesday (Jun. 8)
Radford has been playing volleyball since Grade 6 in school and with the Fort Sask Attack volleyball club.
She was given the Women's Volleyball All-star Award for Metro High School Athletics 2022.