Sherwood Park news

• Help make the 2026 Alberta Summer Games memorable

  12-06-2026 04:29
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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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• Show and Shine returns to support Ardrossan students

  12-06-2026 00:55
  
  Shine up your show cars because the Ardrossan Junior Senior High School Show and Shine returns for its fourth year on Saturday, June 13. A day of live music, community spirit, and beautiful vehicles all in support of AJS programs.Kicking off with registration from 9 to 10 a.m., the show will open be for visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.After hosting 170 vehicles last year, organizers said this year they hope to see as many as 200 participants.Offering free registration to AJS students, community
  
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