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• RCMP offer tips to prevent vehicle theft

  23-07-2026 16:55 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Alberta RCMP are reminding residents to take steps to reduce vehicle theft as people head out for summer camping and recreation. Police say theft of and from vehicles remains a crime of opportunity, and simple precautions can prevent most incidents.RCMP advise keeping vehicles locked at all times, even when parked nearby at a campsite or trailhead. Officers say thieves often act within seconds, and an unlocked door can lead to stolen belongings. They also warn against leaving vehicles running u
  
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• Saffron Centre to welcome Dr. Jody Carrington at Igniting Hope Gala

  23-07-2026 16:54 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  For the second year in a row, Saffron Centre invites the community to join in supporting the future of sexual assault supports in Strathcona County at the Igniting Hope Gala on Thursday, Sept. 10 at The Agora.A semi-formal to formal event raising funds for Saffron Centre’s move to a new location, the evening will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Jody Carrington, psychologist, author and speaker known for her work on relationships, connection, and emotional well-being.“She speaks a lot a
  
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• Library suggests reading kits to prevent summer slide

  23-07-2026 16:53 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strathcona County Library is encouraging families to help young readers maintain their skills over the summer as it distributes its annual Grade 1 Reading Kits. The program has been offered for more than 30 years and is intended to prevent the “summer slide,” a loss of reading and comprehension that can occur when children do not read during July and August.“Summer slide is what happens if new readers do not practice during those two months off,” said Kerry Vandenhengel,
  
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• RCMP urge Albertans to stay safe on the water

  23-07-2026 16:52 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Alberta RCMP are urging residents to take water safety seriously ahead of National Drowning Prevention Week, July 19-25, 2026. The annual campaign, led by the Lifesaving Society of Canada, coincides with World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25 and uses the theme “Safety starts with being Water Smart.”The Lifesaving Society says more than 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents each year. Alberta fatality reports show 75 per cent of drowning victims are male, and mo
  
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• St. Albert RCMP search leads to drug seizure, charges

  23-07-2026 16:44 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A joint police operation led by the St. Albert RCMP Drug Unit has resulted in drug-trafficking and weapons charges against an Edmonton man.The St. Albert RCMP Drug Unit, with assistance from the St. Albert RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and the Edmonton Police Service, executed search warrants at an Edmonton vehicle and residence on July 16, 2026.During the searches, officers seized 755 grams of suspected cocaine, 621 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 20.75 litres of suspected GHB, 40 rounds of am
  
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• Canada Enacts New Combatting Hate Act

  22-07-2026 03:43 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Canada’s Combatting Hate Act will bring new Criminal Code provisions into force on July 18, 2026, adding offences focused on intimidation, obstruction, and the public display of hate symbols. The legislation, formerly Bill C‑9, received Royal Assent on June 18, 2026.The Act creates two hybrid offences for intimidating or obstructing people accessing places primarily used by identifiable groups. These locations include places of worship, schools, cultural centres, community facilitie
  
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• Record swim at Summer Games brings athlete closer to Paralympic dreams

  21-07-2026 20:15 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  History was made at Millennium Place on Saturday, July 18 as 16-year-old swimmer, David Bursik from Castor, AB broke the Para S13 Canadian national record for 50m breaststroke as well as the Alberta Summer Games record.The national record, which was previously set in 2002 with a time of 34.70, became Bursik’s after he shaved nearly a full second off the time finishing with 33.8.“I feel amazing, so happy!” Bursik told The News after completing his races. “First master rec
  
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• RCMP update name in missing person search

  17-07-2026 19:49 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have updated a missing person news release that incorrectly identified 33-year-old Jessica Lavoie as “Doreen” and are seeking public assistance in locating her.Lavoie was last seen May 20, 2026, in Fort Saskatchewan and is believed to be in the Edmonton area. Police say there is concern for her well-being.She is described as having a medium complexion, medium-length brown hair, and brown eyes. She is five feet two inches tall, has a slim build, and wears glass
  
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• RavenWood weathers two storms, records largest crowds

  17-07-2026 01:17 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  The seventh annual RavenWood Music Festival faced its biggest challenge yet this weekend, but organizers say the event emerged stronger than ever.Two severe storms forced temporary shutdowns on Friday and Saturday, disrupting performances and testing the festival’s emergency response plans. Despite the interruptions, attendees returned after each evacuation, headliners still took the stage, and the event recorded its largest Friday and Saturday audiences to date.“For us, this was ou
  
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• Highland Gathering thrives through adversity

  17-07-2026 01:16 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A cancelled festival, a pandemic, wildfire smoke, and heavy rain have all threatened the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering over the years. Each time, organizers found a way forward.That spirit of resilience has become part of the festival’s identity as it prepares for its sixth year at Broadmoor Lake Park.Festival president Roxanne Carr said the gathering was created after the Edmonton Highland Games at Fort Edmonton Park were cancelled in 2018, ending a tradition that had run for nearly t
  
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• County plan aims for flexibility amid growth

  17-07-2026 01:15 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strathcona County’s 2027-2030 Strategic Plan maintains four long-standing strategic goals while repositioning municipal excellence as the foundation for service delivery, growth, and future decision-making.Approved by council as its focal point for the next four years, the plan focuses on economic prosperity, a healthy and safe community, responsible development, and municipal excellence. The document was developed through resident surveys, staff input, council interviews, planning sessio
  
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• Druids players rep Maple Leaf in World Rugby Nations Cup

  17-07-2026 01:14 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup took over Clarke Stadium in Edmonton from July 4 to 11, hosting six of 12 second-tier international men’s rugby union teams as part of an initiative to create a competitive pathway to the 2030 Nations Championship. Featuring 18 games in July across North and South America, Canada played two of three games in Edmonton, with the third scheduled for Saturday, July 18, in Winnipeg, and the finals to be played in November.Among the 23 men on the roster for
  
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• Elections Alberta says spoof site exposed gap in deepfake law

  17-07-2026 00:58 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Alberta’s chief electoral officer says a website that impersonated Elections Alberta exposed what he says is a gap in the province’s new election disinformation rules, leaving his office without authority to investigate.Gordon McClure, who oversees provincial elections, said the incident highlighted a limitation in Alberta’s recently enacted deepfake provisions, which target misleading deepfakes involving candidates but do not cover website impersonation or other forms of onli
  
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• County stresses coexistence with coyotes

  14-07-2026 17:02 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Recent coyote encounters in Strathcona County are largely tied to denning season and protective parents guarding their young, according to local wildlife officials.Jocelyn Thrasher-Haug, Strathcona County’s environmental planning manager, said the increase in reported encounters this spring and summer is linked to natural coyote behaviour, particularly around dens and pups.“The behaviour we’re seeing is natural and what we expect,” Thrasher-Haug said.While some residents
  
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• Sacred stone moves closer to Elk Island home

  13-07-2026 20:58 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A sacred meteorite that has been central to Indigenous teachings on the Prairies for generations moved a step closer Monday to getting a permanent home in Elk Island National Park.Parks Canada and the Manitou Asinîy-Iniskim-Tsa Xani Centre signed a memorandum of understanding that sets aside land in the park for a future cultural centre dedicated to Manitou Asinîy.Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said the agreement advances reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples.“Th
  
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• Local businesses team up with KDays to promote summer fun

  09-07-2026 22:42 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  KDays’ local business partnership project returns for the third summer, highlighting local Edmonton area business and offering shoppers a sweet and savory deal on gate admission to the summer’s biggest event. Among the more than 50 partnerships this year are seven beloved Sherwood Park businesses offering limited edition products.Partnering with Explore Edmonton and KDays for the second year in a row, You Need a BBQ offers local barbecue lovers a taste of their award-winning brisket
  
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• Young Farts RV Parts bring heart to Prime Video

  09-07-2026 22:41 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  When Dawson and Jagger Glowatsky started their business, they said they had no idea what they were doing. Both in early adulthood, with no formal sales experience, the brothers started the way many car lovers in rural Alberta do, swapping and selling parts in their community.Unlike most local parts sellers, they’re about to be household names.“I was 18, Jagger was 20. We started just buying and selling beater cars and then got into the RV scope,” Dawson Glowatsky explained. &l
  
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• Camp Inspire builds future firefighters

  09-07-2026 22:34 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Women and gender-diverse individuals interested in exploring a career in the fire service will have an opportunity to test their skills and build confidence this fall through Camp Inspire, a free three-day firefighting camp scheduled for Sept. 11-13 in Edmonton.Camp Inspire brings together firefighters from departments across the Edmonton region to provide participants with hands-on experience and insight into the profession. The program is designed to increase the representation of women and g
  
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• Local teacher finds success with debut book

  09-07-2026 22:33 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A Sherwood Park Grade 3 teacher is celebrating an early publishing success after her first children’s book reached the top spot in Amazon’s Children’s Catholic Books category.Jordan Lakeman recently released Roo and Mabel: A Brave Little Dog Brings Light to a Gentle Sunflower, a children’s story inspired by her dachshund, Roo.Lakeman said she had long hoped to write a children’s book, but the idea took shape after Roo became a popular fixture in her classroom activ
  
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• RCMP charge Edmonton man in Facebook Marketplace robbery

  08-07-2026 21:06 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  An Edmonton man has been charged in connection with a Facebook Marketplace robbery in which a laptop seller was allegedly sprayed with what police believe was bear spray, according to an RCMP news release.Strathcona County RCMP said the incident occurred March 4, 2026, when a person arranged to sell a laptop through Facebook Marketplace. The victim met with a prospective buyer to complete the transaction and was handed what appeared to be cash.Police said that while the victim was counting the
  
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• RCMP warn public about Reader's Digest prize scam

  08-07-2026 20:54 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strathcona County RCMP are warning residents about a Reader’s Digest prize scam after receiving a report involving the scheme, according to an RCMP release.Police say scammers contact victims by phone, email, text message, or social media, claiming they have won a substantial cash prize or other valuable rewards. Before receiving the prize, victims are told they must pay fees such as taxes, insurance, processing costs, or delivery charges.RCMP stressed the claims are fraudulent, noting th
  
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• Summer exhibit opens worlds of wonder at Gallery@501

  03-07-2026 04:27 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A new exhibit will soon take over Gallery@501showcasing how every day materials can be transformed into passageways for memory, myth, and imagination.Opening on Wednesday, July 8, Wonderpool: Portals to imagined worlds, will feature the mixed media work of three Edmonton artist using printmaking, painting, relief-sculpture, and textiles to create rich, multi-layered worlds reshaping how viewers think about familiar materials.“Together, the works in Wonderpool: Portals to Imagined Worlds c
  
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• The thrills of quills: quillwork and indigenous history shared at SCL

  02-07-2026 23:55 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Before there were seed beads, there were quills.While beading may be one of the most popular indigenous art forms in contemporary times, prior to European contact, the first peoples of Canada used the resources of the porcupine to create. Using dyed porcupine quills and a great deal of patience, quillwork was used to embellish textiles and create detailed works of art.Celebrating Indigenous History Month, Strathcona County Library welcomed Trina Grosse and Kaleigh Barteski of Michif Cultural Co
  
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• Finding connection in the face of dementia

  02-07-2026 23:53 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Connecting with a loved one living with dementia is not always easy, but one Edmonton author is hoping to change that.Helen Metella, an experienced author and former Edmonton Journal staff writer, is touring her latest book across Alberta and beyond, sharing a simple idea born from her own family experience.Her stops have included Toronto and Calgary, with appearances continuing around the Edmonton region this summer. She will be in Sherwood Park for a book signing July 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
  
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• Alternative lawns creating buzz

  26-06-2026 19:34 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  While a manicured lawn was once a sign of suburban superiority, many environmentally conscious homeowners are forgoing fertilizer and kicking the Kentucky bluegrass to the curb in favour of alternate, pollinator friendly options.As communities across Canada celebrate pollinator week from June 22-28, one Strathcona County resident is encouraging homeowners to rethink their relationship with the traditional lawn.Four years ago, Marie-Catherine O’Neill traded the manicured monoculture of a c
  
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• RavenWood returns for another weekend of RavenGood tunes

  26-06-2026 19:33 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  The eighth annual RavenWood Music Festival is days away and with a lineup stacked with local western Canadian talent and fresh new faces you won’t want to miss it.Kicking off on Friday, July 10 and continuing Saturday, July 11, the weekend festival at Broadmoor Lake Park will feature two days of live music, community connection, and fun for all ages.Presented entirely by volunteers with the Music Society of Strathcona County, recent recipients of the Award of Excellence for community grou
  
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• Province pauses EMS overhaul

  26-06-2026 19:32 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Alberta is pausing its planned overhaul of ground ambulance services, with Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announcing the province will halt its current procurement strategy and work more closely with affected municipalities on a new approach.The shift comes weeks after Strathcona County council voted to keep Strathcona County Emergency Services as its local ambulance provider, choosing to absorb a roughly $2.3 million to $3 million annual funding gap tied to earlier provincial changes.Those c
  
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• Elections Alberta launches historic hiring drive

  26-06-2026 19:29 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Elections Alberta has launched what it calls the largest electoral worker recruitment campaign in provincial history ahead of the Oct. 19, 2026 referendum, with at least 60,000 workers needed to deliver the vote.The agency says the unprecedented scale of the referendum, which will feature 10 ballot questions, requires a massive workforce to meet a legislated 48 hour deadline for completing the unofficial count. Approximately 45 million ballots will be printed, far exceeding the 1.8 million cast
  
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• Sherwood Park teen rising fast in pickleball ranks

  26-06-2026 19:23 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  At an age when most kids are still sampling sports, Logan Formaniuk has already emerged as one of North America’s top young pickleball players.The Alberta teen stumbled into the sport a few years ago and immediately felt a connection.“Just one day I tried it, and I loved it ever since,” Logan said. “It’s such a fun sport to play. It’s hard to stop.”Since then, his rapid rise has challenged the stereotype that pickleball is only for older adults. While h
  
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• Summer Solstice event highlights Indigenous traditions in the County

  26-06-2026 19:21 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Summer Solstice has been celebrated by Indigenous Peoples for as long as anyone can remember. The Solstice is when Indigenous communities give thanks for the summer sun and warmth that enables the growth of traditional foods. It is also the official start of pow wow season, when communities recognize their interwoven relationships and celebrate with dancing, singing and gathering to feast.This year, residents joined in the all-day celebrations on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, at Ard
  
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• Strathcona County reports higher surplus, steady growth

  26-06-2026 19:15 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strathcona County ended 2025 on solid financial footing, recording a $103.6 million surplus, an increase from $88.2 million the year before, while maintaining high resident satisfaction and steady growth, according to its latest annual report.Finance and communityTotal revenue reached $575.2 million, up from $529.4 million in 2024, while expenses rose to $471.7 million from $441.2 million, reflecting continued growth and higher service demands. Despite rising costs, the larger surplus points to
  
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• Fundraiser to support accessibility and independence

  19-06-2026 15:13 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A July 4 fundraiser in Sherwood Park will bring together local musicians and community members to support Danielle Larsen, while also drawing attention to ongoing challenges with accessible transit in Strathcona County.The benefit concert, set for the Log Cabin at 50A Spruce Ave., will raise money to repair and modify Larsen’s wheelchair accessible van, helping her maintain independence in daily life.“This is about Danielle being able to live her life and get where she needs to go,&
  
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• Rural construction underway in Strathcona County

  19-06-2026 15:06 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  The 2026 rural construction season is well underway. Strathcona County crews are advancing a wide range of projects that strengthen our rural transportation network and support reliable travel for residents.This year’s work focuses on keeping rural roads in good condition so we can avoid costly reconstruction in future years.Strengthening rural roadwaysSeveral key roads are scheduled to be rehabilitated through the County’s Rural Road Rehabilitation program. This program focuses on
  
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• Alberta health card post misleads on coverage

  19-06-2026 15:02 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A widely shared social media post warning Albertans they could lose access to public health care if they fail to renew their health cards is circulating, but while it draws on real legislation, it lacks key context.The post reproduces language from amendments to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act introduced through Bill 11, Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), which received royal assent on Dec. 11, 2025. The provisions outline a framework allowing the province to cancel a person&rsq
  
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• Fire Ops 101 offers hands-on insight

  19-06-2026 15:01 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Local elected officials, administrators, and media will trade desks for turnout gear later this month as the Strathcona County Professional Fire Fighters Association hosts Fire Ops 101, a hands-on training day designed to bring decision-makers closer to the realities of frontline emergency work.Scheduled for June 22, 2026, at Lakeland College’s Fire Emergency Training Centre in Vermilion, the program places participants directly into controlled scenarios that mirror the daily demands face
  
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• Cyclists ride for CASA mental health

  19-06-2026 14:59 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A group of dedicated cyclists will soon roll into Sherwood Park after completing a gruelling 900-kilometre ride, all in support of children’s and youth mental health across Alberta.The annual Pedal for Purpose Cycle Tour, organized by the Power of E Foundation, is led by local business owners Chad Stewart of Concrete Blonde and Shane Kyle of The JDK Group. The pair have spent nearly a decade supporting the cause, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for mental health initiatives, with
  
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• Dance no more: Sherwood Park man’s curbside performance put to an end by RCMP

  19-06-2026 02:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  If you've driven in Sherwood Park, the street corner at Baseline Road and Sherwood Drive probably looks a little empty.
  
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• Intersection dancer ticketed after safety complaints

  18-06-2026 23:29 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A Sherwood Park man known for dancing at a busy intersection has been ticketed after police responded to public complaints.Caden Skelton, who was previously profiled in the News and has danced at the corner of Baseline Road and Sherwood Drive for the past two years, was recently issued an $852 ticket for stunting, according to RCMP.“Police received multiple public complaints regarding an individual dancing at a busy intersection,” said Const. Cheri-Lee Smith in an email. “Our
  
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• RCMP warns of rising phishing scams

  18-06-2026 18:17 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A new report issued by Strathcona County RCMP is warning residents about an increase in sophisticated phishing and bank impersonation scams targeting members of the community.According to the report, fraudsters are contacting victims by phone while posing as representatives of financial institutions. Police say the calls can appear legitimate because caller ID information is often spoofed to display the name and phone number of a bank.Investigators say callers typically claim there are suspicio
  
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• Lightning risk persists as storm season begins

  17-06-2026 22:57 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A recent bevy of thunder storms has brought precaution into focus.Environment and Climate Change Canada is reminding residents that lightning remains a risk in both rural and urban areas as storm season rolls rumbling across Alberta.National data shows lightning causes between two and three deaths each year in Canada, along with roughly 180 injuries. Alberta is among the provinces where incidents are more frequently reported, with most occurring between June and August as thunderstorms become m
  
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• RCMP warn of fake vendor fair scam

  17-06-2026 21:26 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are warning the public about a fraudulent event posting tied to a supposed three day craft, food, and vendor fair at the Dow Centennial Centre.An RCMP release states the event, titled The Northern Prairie Craft, Food, & Vendor Fair, was advertised as running from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28. Investigators have confirmed the posting was a scam. The booking was not legitimate, and at least one vendor was defrauded after using an Eventbrite link to secure a table.
  
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• RCMP investigating hate-motivated vandalism in Hardisty

  13-06-2026 05:26 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A hate-motivated act of vandalism targeting a ceremonial tipi in Hardisty is under investigation by Killam Forestburg RCMP, raising concern during a period of national Indigenous importance as June marks National Indigenous History Month in Canada.Police say the incident occurred overnight between June 11 and June 12, after a tipi had been raised earlier that day during a ceremony led by Elders from Maskwacis. The installation coincided with a golf tournament hosted by an energy company at the
  
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• Heated rivalry: SCES' Brad Dicks sets record at European FireFit

  13-06-2026 02:35 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  The first steps of Brad Dicks’s record-breaking run didn’t go according to plan.Racing through the FireFit European Championships in Hamburg, Germany, earlier this month, the Strathcona County firefighter-paramedic clipped a post with his hose pack, a misstep that could have cost him the record. In a sport that comes down to timing, each step is carefully choreographed, but like any emergency responder, Dicks knew how to act under pressure. A quick recovery and moments later, Dicks
  
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• Help make the 2026 Alberta Summer Games memorable

  12-06-2026 04:29 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  The 2026 Alberta Summer Games are taking place from July 16 to 19 and will bring together youth athletes from eight zones across the province. Competitions will be hosted throughout Strathcona County and additional venues in the City of Fort Saskatchewan and the City of Edmonton. Athletes will compete in a variety of sports, including athletics, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, canoe/kayak, lacrosse, mountain biking, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming—and, for the first time in 20 y
  
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• Heavy rains test Strathcona County’s stormwater system

  12-06-2026 01:04 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  After days of relentless rain drenched Strathcona County last week, parts of Sherwood Park were left wading through water that had some residents measuring the sudden precipitation not in millimetres but inches.While Environment and Climate Change Canada recorded 73 millimetres of rainfall in Sherwood Park between June 1 and 7, other parts of the county saw up to 86 millimetres contributing to localized flooding and sewer backups across the county.Residents tracking the weather reported localiz
  
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• Salisbury student stitches together national victory

  12-06-2026 01:03 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  After earning bronze at last year’s national competition, Salisbury Composite High School student Kayla Klita returned to the Skills Canada National Competition looking to continue her success.Accomplishing her goal, Kilta, who is in Grade 11, captured first place in the Fashion and Technology category and the national event held in Toronto at the end of May.Klita was one of 65 students representing Team Alberta at the competition, which featured categories ranging from mechanics and cosm
  
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• Local developer launches immersive VR game 

  12-06-2026 01:02 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A Sherwood Park resident is helping bring a new virtual reality experience to players across the globe with the launch of Cyberscape, the latest title from vrCAVE.Alex Rossol, CEO of vrCAVE, said that the team recently released the game to about 270 licensed entertainment venues worldwide.In an interview, Rossol said the goal behind Cyberscape was to create an experience that feels intuitive and welcoming, especially for first-time players, while still offering engaging challenges.“We ass
  
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• Park author shares breast cancer journey in new book

  12-06-2026 01:01 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Five years after a breast cancer diagnosis changed her life, local author Kimm Hutton is sharing her story in a newly published collection that explores resilience, recovery, and self-leadership.Hutton is a contributor to The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3, where her chapter, Becoming Elite, reflects on what it means to show up for oneself during life’s most difficult moments.“I realized early that you cannot fight cancer alone,” Hutton said. “But at the end
  
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• Christmas in July drive returns for third year

  12-06-2026 01:00 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A growing number of local businesses are joining a Sherwood Park effort to support families in need, as the “Christmas in July” campaign enters its third year.The initiative, led by Janet Sochatsky of Trendz Optical Ltd., encourages residents to donate new, unwrapped toys throughout July in support of the Strathcona Christmas Bureau.What began as a small, informal effort among friends has developed into a broader community campaign. This year, about a dozen businesses are participat
  
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• Keeping camping gear trip‑ready

  12-06-2026 00:59 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  From Elk Island to the Rockies, a season of camping in Alberta often means mud, moisture, and mosquitoes. Cleaning and repairing camping gear after a season of muddy trails, smoky campfires, and damp mornings does not take much time, but it helps your gear last. Dirt and moisture do more than create odours, they can wear down materials faster than you might expect. A quick clean and a few small fixes can keep everything ready for the next trip.Cleaning frequency for tents and gear does not have
  
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