• Weekend fun on the calendar

    Another beautiful weekend in Strathcona County is upon us, and there is no shortage of action for those looking to make the most of one of the final weekends of summer.Highlighting the best of Alberta, Open Farm Days kicks off Saturday, Aug. 15, with several local farms opening their gates to visitors.Among the participating hosts is Pierogerie Polish Foods Inc., located at 21333 Highway 14. Visitors can take free guided tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and learn about Alberta’s firs
  • Science future is in fiction

    Science future is in fiction
    While many science fiction stories focus on distant worlds, anthropomorphic aliens, and spaceship drama, Sherwood Park author RM Briggs is more interested in what tomorrow’s technology could mean for the people living here and now.The Sherwood Park author, communications scholar and futurist will launch Science Fiction Tales Volume III on Aug. 15 at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre, bringing together readers, writers and artists for an evening celebrating local literature and storytelling
  • Tee up to support A Safe Place

    Tee up to support A Safe Place
    The sixth annual golf tournament in support of A Safe Place is inviting golfers of all skill levels to take part in a day on the links while supporting a local cause.Whether you’re always on par or no stranger to a mulligan, the tournament will be held Aug. 21 at Northern Bear Golf Course, with proceeds supporting A Safe Place and its programs in Strathcona County.Registration is open for teams and individual players. The annual tournament helps support programs offered by A Safe Place, i
  • Clay confronts climate crisis at South Cooking Lake

    Clay confronts climate crisis at South Cooking Lake
    Sherwood Park potter Linda Poignant is using clay to explore the effects of climate change in a collection inspired by environmental challenges close to home.Her Climate Crisis series, featured during South Cooking Lake Trail Days on Aug. 15, was sparked by concerns about wildfires, extreme weather, and rising temperatures.“The Jasper wildfire was the tipping point and really motivated me to create,” Poignant said.The collection includes seven hand-built vessels ranging from 13 to 2
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