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• Local author inspired by unusual news

  22-08-2026 02:09 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strange real-life news stories sparked the idea behind the latest novel by Strathcona County author Mandy Eve-Barnett, who says fiction allowed her to explore how people respond when their lives are pushed to the limit.Eve-Barnett said she discovered three unusual news stories while browsing the internet one evening and was struck by a common thread.“What connected them was their sheer strangeness,” she said. “Each was the kind of event that, if it appeared in a work of fictio
  
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• UCP nominates former MLA Jordan Walker in Sherwood Park

  23-08-2026 05:02 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  The United Conservative Party has selected former MLA Jordan Walker as its candidate for Sherwood Park in the next provincial election.The announcement was made Friday in a post on the party’s official Instagram account. Walker represented Sherwood Park in the Alberta legislature from 2019 to 2023 before losing the seat in the 2023 provincial election.Walker secured the nomination after defeating Kathy Flett in a vote of local party members.In the announcement, the UCP said Walker helped
  
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• Perfect Storm is leading the pack with inclusive cheer

  22-08-2026 02:13 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Perfect Storm Athletics is expanding its inclusive cheerleading offerings by bringing its Special Abilities program to its Sherwood Park location.After offering the program for athletes with different abilities at its Edmonton location for more than 15 seasons, owner Leanne Campbell said she is looking forward to bringing the Special Abilities program to both locations.Campbell said the program, designed to adapt to the needs and abilities of athletes with varying disabilities, reflects her bac
  
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• Hepatitis A alert issued for Sherwood Park coffee shop customers

  20-08-2026 03:46 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  According to a public health alert issued Wednesday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning patrons of a Sherwood Park coffee shop they may have been exposed to hepatitis A.The potential exposure occurred at Roasti Coffee Co., 52 Brentwood Blvd., during two periods: Aug. 4 and Aug. 13, both from about 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.People who consumed food or drinks prepared at the location during those times should call Health Link at 811 to find clarity.Those potentially exposed may be eligible for post-e
  
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• Park product brings Kat Sandler comedy Punch Up to Fringe

  19-08-2026 16:39 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  When the Park’s Shawn Marshall took over as artistic director of the Leduc Drama Society, he knew exactly what show he wanted to bring to the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.Marshall, a Fringe veteran of 10 festivals, said he had loved Kat Sandler’s comedy Punch Up since first discovering the script years ago.“When you read plays, oftentimes they are really funny, but you rarely laugh out loud,” he said. “This one had me in tears as I read it. It was
  
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• UCP nomination vote set for Aug. 22 in Sherwood Park

  18-08-2026 06:52 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  United Conservative Party members in Sherwood Park will choose their candidate for the next provincial election during a nomination vote Aug. 22 at the Robin Hood Association, located at 141 Broadway Blvd.Voting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Former Sherwood Park MLA Jordan Walker and political activist Kathy Flett are seeking the nomination.The Sherwood Park News asked both candidates about the UCP’s 2023 defeat in the riding, Alberta independence, health care, faith in politics and
  
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• Officials urge voters not to be misled by referendum ballot rumours

  18-08-2026 04:17 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Political observers and voting advocates are disputing social media rumours claiming special ballots cast in Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum will not be counted.The claims have circulated online in recent weeks, but those disputing them say there is no evidence special ballots are being discarded, manipulated or treated differently from votes cast in person.University of Alberta political scientist Jared Wesley says there is no evidence that Alberta’s special ballot system is susceptib
  
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• Weekend fun on the calendar

  13-08-2026 20:45 via sherwoodparknews.com
  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
  
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• Science future is in fiction

  13-08-2026 20:37 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  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
  
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• Tee up to support A Safe Place

  13-08-2026 20:36 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  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
  
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• Clay confronts climate crisis at South Cooking Lake

  13-08-2026 20:35 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  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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• Fire at Sherwood Park home the latest in string of incidents at problem property

  12-08-2026 02:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fire investigators were on scene Tuesday at a house in Sherwood Park which has been under scrutiny lately, as neighbours speak out about being 'terrorized' by its tenants.
  
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• Vehicle-noise complaints prompt calls for new approach

  10-08-2026 16:44 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A Strathcona County resident is urging officials to take a new approach to vehicle-noise enforcement, saying loud vehicles continue to disrupt residents despite ongoing enforcement campaigns.Speaking at a Priorities Committee meeting on July 14, Matthew Bissett told council that excessive vehicle noise at the traffic circle at Crimson Drive and Charlotte Way in Lakeland Ridge has become a persistent annoyance.“This is a noise problem, and it is not easy to miss,” Bissett said, argui
  
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• Updated: Fire reported at troubled Sherwood Park property

  09-08-2026 19:10 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A fire broke out early Sunday morning at a Sherwood Park residence that has been the subject of ongoing neighbourhood concerns and attention from local authorities.Strathcona County firefighters responded to the blaze at 58 Glengarry Cres. at 2 a.m. Sunday and had it extinguished by 3:30 a.m.In a Facebook post, Strathcona County Mayor Rod Frank said he was aware of the fire and was glad it was quickly contained.“I am aware of the house fire that occurred overnight in the Glen Allan neighb
  
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• Fire reported at Sherwood Park property previously flagged by RCMP

  09-08-2026 19:10 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Information received by the Sherwood Park News and posts on social media indicate a fire occurred Saturday morning at a Sherwood Park residence that has been the subject of ongoing neighbourhood concerns and attention from local authorities.Multiple sources told the Sherwood Park News that a fire occurred at 58 Glengarry Cres. Saturday morning. The extent of the damage, the cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured had not been confirmed as of publication time.The residence was the subje
  
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• Fire at troubled Sherwood Park property

  09-08-2026 19:10 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A fire broke out early Sunday morning at a Sherwood Park residence that has been the subject of ongoing neighbourhood concerns and attention from local authorities.Strathcona County firefighters responded to the blaze at 58 Glengarry Cres. at 2 a.m. Sunday and had it extinguished by 3:30 a.m.In a Facebook post, Strathcona County Mayor Rod Frank said he was aware of the fire and was glad it was quickly contained.“I am aware of the house fire that occurred overnight in the Glen Allan neighb
  
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• Give4Grades grows with third annual school supply collection

  07-08-2026 03:19 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  For the third year, Tutor Teach is helping families prepare for the upcoming school year through its Give4Grades school supply drive.Established in 2020 by Tutor Teach founders Lara and Greg Courtepatte of Sherwood Park, Give4Grades collects new and gently used school supplies for students and families who may otherwise struggle to afford everything required for the classroom.Tutor Teach provides tutoring, workshops, courses, and individualized support designed to help students strengthen their
  
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• Minister Williams wraps up tour, talks libraries

  07-08-2026 03:17 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says his summer tour of communities across the province has helped him better understand local concerns while also providing an opportunity to discuss the province’s proposed changes to public library rules.Williams recently completed his second summer tour, meeting with municipal officials across Alberta to hear about local concerns and discuss provincial priorities.“Municipalities generally, when you go and talk to them, you meet the
  
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• RCMP seek driver after Anthony Henday hit-and-run

  31-07-2026 01:19 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strathcona County RCMP are seeking information about the driver of a white Genesis coupe following a hit-and-run collision that left a motorcyclist seriously injured.In a release the RCMP said the collision occurred on the Baseline Road off-ramp from northbound Anthony Henday Drive at about 6:28 p.m. on July 24.Investigators determined a vehicle believed to be a 2008-2011 white Genesis coupe was travelling northbound on Anthony Henday Drive when it struck a motorcycle on the Baseline Road off-r
  
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• RCMP seek victims after youth sex probe

  31-07-2026 00:07 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  St. Albert resident Eric Mark Simmons, 26, has been charged following an RCMP investigation into alleged sexual interference and child luring involving a youth, the RCMP said in a release.The investigation began March 9, 2026, after a youth’s parents reported that an adult was having an alleged unlawful relationship with their child after reading text messages between the two.On March 25, investigators reviewing the accused’s past police involvement identified a series of youths age
  
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• Long weekend leisure in Strathcona County

  30-07-2026 21:45 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  This weekend, as we bid farewell to July with its record-breaking storms, vibrant festivals, and long summer days, we welcome August with excited anticipation of summer’s next chapter.Like any weekend in Strathcona County, there is no shortage of entertainment for all ages.On Friday, July 31, Greenland Garden Centre will host local vendors selling handcrafted and homegrown goods at the Homegrown Market: Summer Edition. Running from 4 to 8 p.m., the market will be held in the Rose House an
  
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• RCMP, partners to host public safety showcase

  30-07-2026 21:42 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strathcona County residents will have an opportunity to meet first responders, explore emergency vehicles and learn more about the agencies that help keep the community safe during a free public showcase next month.The Strathcona County RCMP, in partnership with Strathcona County Enforcement Services, Strathcona County Emergency Services and local public safety agencies, will host the Emergency Services and Public Safety Showcase on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Salisbury Composite High School parking
  
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• The evolution of volunteering

  30-07-2026 21:38 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Volunteering may be changing, but its value remains strong in Strathcona County, says Wendy Bouwman Oake, executive director of Volunteer Strathcona.While residents remain committed to helping one another, she said the reasons people volunteer are evolving.“People used to volunteer out of this sense of, you know, we all need to do what we can to better our community,” she said. “These days people are more likely to be saying, ‘What might I get out of volunteering?’
  
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• From Strathcona County to the World Cup

  30-07-2026 21:38 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  For Strathcona County RCMP Const. Cheri-Lee Smith, a week supporting FIFA World Cup operations in Vancouver offered a firsthand look at the coordination, partnerships and community spirit behind one of the world’s most widely followed sporting events.Smith was deployed from July 1 to July 8 as part of a national policing effort supporting World Cup operations.During her deployment, Vancouver hosted two FIFA World Cup knockout-stage matches at BC Place. On July 2, Switzerland defeated Alge
  
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• County shares priorities with province

  30-07-2026 21:37 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strathcona County officials met with Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams on July 24 to discuss key municipal priorities, including infrastructure maintenance, municipal codes of conduct and ongoing health-service challenges.Mayor Rod Frank said the meeting provided an opportunity to highlight the issues and opportunities facing the county while reinforcing its willingness to work with the provincial government.“It was a very good opportunity to speak with Minister Williams about the n
  
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• Tory Party gathers support at local event

  30-07-2026 19:01 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A new political party has entered the race looking to represent Albertans in the Legislature.Led by MLA for Airdrie-Cochrane, Peter Guthrie, the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta, though still in the early days of organizing, has begun hosting events in communities around the province with the intention of meeting voters and increasing party recognition. On Saturday, July 25, Guthrie and his team held a barbecue in Sherwood Park, meeting nearly 100 voters.“It was a wide range of people an
  
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• Sherwood Park man charged in sexual interference investigation

  28-07-2026 16:04 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  A 59-year-old Sherwood Park man has been charged following a Strathcona County RCMP investigation into alleged sexual offences involving a young person.RCMP said the General Investigation Section received a report on Feb. 9 alleging offences occurred between February 2015 and February 2026.Following the investigation, police arrested Carl Musial on July 22. He is charged with sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, and sexual exploitation of a young person.Musial was released on con
  
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• Sherwood Park actor makes TV debut in Elle

  27-07-2026 22:29 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  From bend and snap to the Seattle grunge scene, the Legally Blonde franchise added a new chapter to the story of Elle Woods earlier this month, and with the premiere of the Prime Video show, so too came the debut of Sherwood Park actor Filip Fufezan.Playing the role of Caleb, a financially challenged student who acts as a contrast to the well-off protagonist, Fufezan said his character was initially only meant to be in one scene but evolved to be part of six of the eight episodes in the first s
  
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• RCMP address concerns at Sherwood Park property

  27-07-2026 21:38 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Strathcona County RCMP says it is responding to sustained neighbourhood concerns about activity at a Sherwood Park home that has been the subject of multiple public health orders.In a release issued today, police said they have been working with Strathcona County Enforcement Services and other partner agencies “since the fall of 2025” to address the issues linked to 58 Glengarry Crescent.“The RCMP encourages anyone who believes a criminal offence has occurred to report it to p
  
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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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