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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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