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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. 

A family fleeing the attacks in Ukraine is now calling the area home. 

Tetiana Targonia was supposed to have the windows of her new home near Kyiv installed the day Russia launched a full-scale invasion.

"We spent one more night at home, and after that, I understand that it's impossible. It's really dangerous to stay there." 

Fort Saskatchewan city council recently approved a study looking into the future of the city’s aquatic infrastructure.  

The discussion around the state of Fort Saskatchewan's aquatic infrastructure has been happening for many years. In 2008, the city added a pool to its Recreation and Culture master plan, and several studies have since been conducted. 

Two residents from Fort Saskatchewan will soon have their artwork displayed for the public's enjoyment.

The city recently selected two artists as part of the 2022 Art in Public Places Program. Each year, the city allocates funds to purchase up to two pieces of art to put on public display—one from an adult visual artist and another from a student artist.