FortSask

The City of Fort Saskatchewan will be celebrating its seniors next week. 

On Thursday (June 1) Mayor Gale Katchur proclaimed that June 5 to 11 will be known as Seniors' Week in the city. 

"Seniors play an integral role in our community, serving as mentors, volunteers, and leaders," said Katchur. "Their stories and life experiences shape the fabric of our society, leaving an indelible mark on the lives they touch."

"By celebrating Seniors' Week, we hope to highlight the importance of their presence and the positive influence they have on our lives.”

One of Fort Saskatchewan's premier events will be taking place this weekend. 

On Saturday (June 3), the city's iconic grazing sheep will be returning as part of the Family Festival. 

To mark this, the city plans on hosting their annual Sheep Returning Parade which will run alongside the river before climbing up the valley and into Peter T. Ream Park. 

The parade will get going at noon and will run for about a half hour.

Fort Saskatchewan has officially lifted its fire ban and implemented a fire restriction.

With the new restriction, here is what you can now use:

• Enclosed fire pits
• Charcoal Barbecues
• Heaters
• Pellet Smokers
• Fires in designated areas installed by the City of Fort Saskatchewan
• Solid fuel appliances
• Smudge fires

Burn permits and open burning are still restricted.

This comes after Sturgeon County and Strathcona County have announced similar restrictions.

Strathcona County RCMP has laid charges on an Edmonton man for an alleged armed robbery.

In early March, police got reports of a robbery. The victim claims to have been walking in a residential neighbourhood when a male suspect appeared, pointed a firearm, and robbed them.

The male suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. Although police contained the area, the suspect and the vehicle were not located.

Investigators from the Strathcona County Persons Crime Unit were assigned the investigation, where they quickly identified a suspect and brought them into custody.

A man has been arrested after a series of alleged vehicle break-ins in Sherwood Park and St. Albert.

Strathcona County RCMP received several reports of vehicle break-ins in the Summerwood neighbourhood.

Early into the investigation, a suspect was identified that matched the description of a suspect responsible for other vehicle break-ins in St. Albert.

On May 25, police executed a search warrant in Edmonton where the suspect was taken into custody. Police found a large amount of stolen property worth a total of $15,000.

The fire and off-highway vehicle ban issued earlier this month for Sturgeon County has been lifted.

Now the county, along with Fort Saskatchewan, Bon Accord, Legal, Morinville, and Redwater has also moved to a fire restriction.

Residents will now be able to use the following:

Police are investigating a collision between a car and a semi-truck.

On Wednesday (May 31) morning, police received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 28 and Sturgeon Road.

Police say a semi-truck heading northbound collided with a car at the intersection. The driver of the car was taken to hospital.

Mounties remained on the scene for several hours as workers removed the semi from the area.

Southbound traffic was reduced to one lane but has since reopened.

An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.

The Strathcona County RCMP has located a missing woman. 

Mounties say that Jamie Bridger, 28, was last seen on May 1 in rural Strathcona County by her family.

On Thursday (June 1) afternoon, police reported that they had found Bridger safe. 

The RCMP is thanking the public for their help in locating Bridger. 

Morinville taxpayers were hit with a nasty surprise last week. 

Upon opening up their annual tax notices, many were greeted with the wrong amount, sparking confusion and anger. 

"The incorrect bills have created significant (undue) stress to many of our residents," wrote one concerned resident on Facebook. 

The town has said that the incorrect notices that were mailed out were the result of a system-generated error. 

Strathcona County has lifted its fire ban and has moved to a fire restriction, effective on Wednesday (May 31) at noon.

Outdoor fire pits and all barbecues are now permitted. However, fire pits must be in a non-combustible structure and have a screen, while also being at least three metres from structures, fences, decks, or trees.

Fires that require a permit are still not allowed, as they pose a risk of wildfire spread. This includes: