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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Canada Enacts New Combatting Hate Act

  22-07-2026 03:43 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Canada’s Combatting Hate Act will bring new Criminal Code provisions into force on July 18, 2026, adding offences focused on intimidation, obstruction, and the public display of hate symbols. The legislation, formerly Bill C‑9, received Royal Assent on June 18, 2026.The Act creates two hybrid offences for intimidating or obstructing people accessing places primarily used by identifiable groups. These locations include places of worship, schools, cultural centres, community facilitie
  
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• Record swim at Summer Games brings athlete closer to Paralympic dreams

  21-07-2026 20:15 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  History was made at Millennium Place on Saturday, July 18 as 16-year-old swimmer, David Bursik from Castor, AB broke the Para S13 Canadian national record for 50m breaststroke as well as the Alberta Summer Games record.The national record, which was previously set in 2002 with a time of 34.70, became Bursik’s after he shaved nearly a full second off the time finishing with 33.8.“I feel amazing, so happy!” Bursik told The News after completing his races. “First master rec
  
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• RCMP update name in missing person search

  17-07-2026 19:49 via sherwoodparknews.com
  
  Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have updated a missing person news release that incorrectly identified 33-year-old Jessica Lavoie as “Doreen” and are seeking public assistance in locating her.Lavoie was last seen May 20, 2026, in Fort Saskatchewan and is believed to be in the Edmonton area. Police say there is concern for her well-being.She is described as having a medium complexion, medium-length brown hair, and brown eyes. She is five feet two inches tall, has a slim build, and wears glass
  
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