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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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• 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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• 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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• Show and Shine returns to support Ardrossan students

  12-06-2026 00:55 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  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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• Man wanted in Edmonton, Sherwood Park fraud case

  11-06-2026 16:59 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  EPS says suspect convicted in 2025 offences now faces new fraud charge after release as police warn of potential additional victimsPolice are warning the public after charging a man in connection with a series of fraudulent buy-and-sell transactions in Edmonton and Sherwood Park.In a media release The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) says Ryan Kenzie, 46, was convicted of nine fraud-related offences that occurred between late April and mid-October 2025.In each incident, investigators say Kenzie co
  
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• Three charged in telecom damage case

  04-06-2026 23:30 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  RCMP say suspects were found near a manhole in the 17th Street industrial area, as industry data points to rising copper theft and network vandalism across Canada.Three men are facing charges following a suspicious incident near the 17th Street industrial area early May 4, 2026, according to a release issued by Strathcona County RCMP.Police say officers responding to the area observed two males walking away and located them nearby. A third male was found inside a manhole connected to undergroun
  
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• Crane removal marks milestone for Sherwood Care

  04-06-2026 21:29 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A major construction milestone is approaching at Broadmoor Lake as crews prepare to dismantle the towering red crane that has defined the skyline during construction of Sherwood Care’s new seniors complex.Roxanne Carr said the removal will require an even larger crane, expected to arrive around June 15 and 16.“How do you take down a monster crane? Bring in a bigger crane,” Carr said.For the past 10 months, residents walking the lake or attending events at Festival Place have w
  
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