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A Fort Saskatchewan teenager looks forward to seeing her art on public display.

18-year-old artist Emily Saxby recently had her framed painting, Seventh Night, selected as part of Fort Saskatchewan’s Art in Public Places Program. Each year, the city allocates funds to purchase up to two art pieces from community members, one from a student artist and another from an adult visual artist. 

There is no need to worry about any fire bans this May 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. 

On Wednesday, Canada was advised that China has reinstated access for Richardson and Viterra to export canola seed to China.
 

A new report says digital technology has become so widespread at such a rapid pace that Canadians have little idea what information is being collected about them or how it is used.

The report by David Lyon, former director of the Surveillance Studies Centre at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., highlights a need for more transparency in data collection and analysis, as well as new digital rights and means of ensuring justice for Canadians.

For those looking for a hot long weekend, you won't find it in Fort Saskatchewan.

Rain is expected in Fort, with Thursday (May 19) showing a mild chance of thunderstorms. Even though the rain should be gone by Friday, the cool wind from the north still makes for a chillier than usual weekend.

With a high of 9 C for Friday, the air is expected to drop to sub zero temperatures for Saturday morning.

As Saturday rolls on, it should warm up to 15 C, with Sunday looking about the same. Monday will be the warmest day of the weekend with a high of 19 C. 

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has resigned as the United Conservative Party (UCP) leader.

The UCP announced the results of a leadership review on a livestream from an invite-only event near Calgary Wednesday (May 18) evening. Ballots were cast via mail by UCP members. 

Earlier, Kenney said he wasn't concerned with the vote, adding even if he received a slim majority of 50 plus one, he would stay on as leader.

"I've never lost an election, and I don't plan on doing so now."

After the ballots were counted, Kenney received a 51.4 per cent approval rating.

Justin Gabinet, a foods teacher at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School, has appeared on the Food Network program Wall of Bakers.

Gabinet has held a passion for food at a young age, with his family instilling in him the importance of good food. Growing up with this dedication, Gabinet turned to education, where he was given an opportunity to teach food classes to today's youth.

The wildest food creations have been revealed for Alberta's wildest event of the summer! 

The 2022 Calgary Stampede midway treats menu range from hot, cold and things that you never knew could be a topping… until now. 

Below are some items that caught my eye. 

1. AAA Alberta beef cow tongue pizza

A lot has changed since the last Battle of Alberta playoff game in 1991 (Oilers won the series 4-3). Heck, I wasn't even born yet! 

Let’s dive into some of the historic moments from 1991 and compare them to what life is like in the present day. 

Top baby names:

• 1991 - Ashley and Micheal 
• 2022 - Zion & Maeve

Top song:

There's been lots of talk lately about allowing urban hens in Fort Saskatchewan.

Corey Sieben and Tami Petroski approached city council on Tuesday (May 17) to make their case about the benefits of having urban hens in the community.

The duo started with a series of slides that went over the advantages of pasture chickens over farm chickens, such as providing around 300 per cent more Vitamin E on top of other nutritional benefits.