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As if the huge matchup between the Oilers and Flames wasn't big enough, now we've got extra skin in the game!

I called up Shayne Hill from our sister station Eagle 100.9 in Okotoks, hoping she would agree to a (not too) friendly wager.

The loser will find themselves at a major intersection in enemy clothing, professing their love for the opposing team.

On top of all the humiliation on the line, there will be game-by-game bets throughout the series too!

For the first time in two years, the Legacy Park Family Festival is back as an in-person event on June 4.  

The annual summer kick-off event was held virtually over the pandemic and will be back with familiar favourites and fresh new features. Some of the offerings will include face painting, glitter tattoos, the petting zoo, and a video game trailer. 

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program is pleased to announce its 24 semi-finalists for the upcoming 2022-2023 program year.

The CYL Program welcomes young people ages 18-35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain and seeks to build the next generation of industry leaders through mentorship and various professional and personal development opportunities.

A man is facing multiple charges after assaulting a police officer. 

Just before 5 p.m. on Monday (May 16), RCMP received a complaint about a man stumbling into traffic while crossing the Highway 15 bridge in Fort Saskatchewan. 

Strathcona County RCMP is looking for the public’s help. 

Just after 9 p.m. on Saturday (May 14), RCMP say they responded to a 911 call involving a gun north of Highway 16 on Township Road 540, which locals know as 'The End of the World' in Sherwood Park. 

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is to learn today if he still has enough support from his party to stay on as leader.

The United Conservative Party plans to release the results of the mail-in balloting on Kenney’s leadership review.

It’s been a contentious process, with Kenney facing open criticism from a number of caucus members.

If he gets majority support — even a slim majority — he says he will stay on as leader.

He says if that happens, he expects opponents will get behind him or face yet-to-be-named consequences.

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, began a three-day Canadian tour Tuesday in St. John’s, N.L., where the prince shared his views on reconciliation with Indigenous people before the couple took part in an emotional healing ceremony.

In a speech delivered in the foyer of the provincial legislature, the prince said the land that became Canada has been cared for by Indigenous people — First Nations, Métis and Inuit — for thousands of years.

Super-Pufft, one of North America’s largest manufacturers and co-packers of salty snacks for retailers and national brands, has established a new state-of-the-art potato chip processing facility in Airdrie at 705 East Lake Road NE. 

Nate Horner, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development, spoke to DiscoverAirdrie about the new facility coming to the city. 

Recipients for this years Strathcona County Awards of Excellence have been revealed. 

The awards ceremony will be held on June 13 at Festival Place starting at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

“The Strathcona County Awards of Excellence is our County’s opportunity to recognize extraordinary citizens, businesses and organizations for their contributions and positive impact on our community,” said Mayor Rod Frank.

The categories and winners are listed below.

Mayor’s Award

The Fort Saskatchewan Walmart has completely removed plastic bags from its checkout counters.

The decision to remove the bags is a part of Walmart's sustainability plan. The plan includes goals such as harvesting wind and solar energy to power their stores, hoping for 100 per cent renewable energy by 2035. Additionally, they wish to drop their global emissions to zero by 2040. 

Walmart also pledges to restore at least fifty million acres of land and one million square miles of ocean by 2030.