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• Stephen Harper: My Alberta Home

  02-11-2026 18:14 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  By Stephen J. HarperEditor’s note: Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s memoir, Here for Canada: The Memoirs of the 22nd Prime Minister, is being released this week. Ahead of publication, the Postmedia Alberta community publications received permission to publish the excerpt below, one that has an Alberta connection.The late-1970s oil boom was underway, so I moved out to Alberta, where I figured it would be easy to get a job. I was doing what many young people were doing at the time: tryi
  
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• Lizotte performance, Riel walk celebrate Métis Week

  13-11-2026 18:10 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Residents will have two opportunities to celebrate Métis culture and history in Strathcona County during Métis Week, with events planned in Sherwood Park and the surrounding area.The Louis Riel Commemorative Walk takes place Nov. 15, beginning with doors opening at 9 a.m. at the Deville North Cooking Lake Hall, 21033 Wye Rd. Participants will set out at 9:30 a.m. on a six-kilometre walk to St. Margaret’s Church Historical Site, located at 51442 Range Rd. 203.A mass is scheduled for 11 a.m.
  
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• Driver fined $2,400 for passing stopped peace officer

  13-11-2026 17:42 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  A motorist who sped past a stopped peace officer in Strathcona County has been hit with a $2,400 fine and a three-month driving suspension.According to a Strathcona County news release, the incident happened in April while a Community Peace Officer was parked on the roadside with emergency lights activated during a traffic stop. A passing vehicle travelled 57 km/h above the posted speed limit.The driver was charged under Section 115(2)(t) of Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act for failing to slow do
  
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• Temporary disruptions at the News

  13-11-2026 11:37 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  The Sherwood Park News is currently experiencing email service disruptions stemming from a widespread Microsoft Outlook outage. As a result, our editorial team has been unable to reliably send or receive emails since Thursday, Nov. 12.While Microsoft works to restore full mailbox access, we want to ensure we do not miss important local stories, community listings, or time-sensitive inquiries.How to reach our newsroom in the meantime:• On X: Send a direct message to our official account at @Sh
  
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• RCMP urge residents to secure properties for winter

  12-11-2026 20:23 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Strathcona County RCMP are reminding residents to take steps to protect their homes and property as winter approaches and daylight hours decrease.According to an RCMP release, homeowners can help reduce the risk of property crime by following Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, or CPTED, principles.The recommendations include ensuring yards and entryways are well lit, maintaining clear sightlines to homes, garages and access points, keeping gates locked, securing windows when away fr
  
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• Filipino heritage featured at Gallery@501

  12-11-2026 20:19 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  A new exhibition exploring Filipino identity, family history and cultural inheritance is coming to [email protected] to a Strathcona County release, Salinlahi: Generations runs Nov. 5-Dec. 19 at Gallery@501. The exhibition features works by Toronto artist Ursula Handleigh and Edmonton artist Mary Escano.The exhibit draws on maternal histories, ancestral knowledge, photography, weaving and material experimentation to explore connections to Filipino culture. The artists use personal research,
  
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• Elephant in the Room campaign returns to Strathcona County

  12-11-2026 20:15 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  A three-foot elephant wrapped in yarn will once again travel through Strathcona County this month as part of a campaign aimed at raising awareness of family violence.Charlotte, named by a group of children staying at A Safe Place emergency shelter, is returning for a second year during Family Violence Prevention Month, according to a Strathcona County release.The Elephant in the Room campaign encourages residents to talk openly about family violence, learn warning signs, and connect with availa
  
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• Sherwood Park karate club wins 25 medals

  12-11-2026 20:14 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  A dozen athletes from Sherwood Park Karate-Do won 25 medals at a karate tournament held Oct. 24 at F.R. Haythorne Junior High School in Sherwood Park, according to a club release.The tournament was sanctioned by Kyokai Canada and hosted jointly by Sherwood Park Karate-Do and Beaumont Karate-Do. According to the club, more than 150 competitors from several clubs in the Edmonton area, Alberta and Saskatchewan took part in kata, kumite and kobudo competitions.Chief instructor Steve Hartnett said t
  
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• Amazon tour gives students real-world look at computer science

  12-11-2026 20:13 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Students at Lakeland Ridge School recently had the opportunity to see how the computer science concepts they learn in class are applied in the workplace during a tour of Amazon’s YEG1 fulfillment centre.The visit came together after Grade 6 teacher Sydney Munsterman reached out to YEG1 site lead Osman Butt through LinkedIn with the idea of giving students a behind-the-scenes look at technology and innovation in the workplace.“I had an idea of taking my Grade 7 and 8 Computer Science student
  
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• Art Society Christmas Market returns Nov. 14-15

  12-11-2026 20:12 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Shoppers looking to chop a few names off their Christmas gift lists will find everything from original artwork to handcrafted holiday décor when the Art Society of Strathcona County hosts its annual Christmas Marketplace next month.The two-day market runs Nov. 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Art Society’s home in the historic A.J. Ottewell Community Centre, better known as the Red Barn.The marketplace will feature about 20 local vendors offering a wide variety of handmade products, inclu
  
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• Park resident charged after fatal Anthony Henday crash

  10-11-2026 18:40 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  A 22-year-old Sherwood Park woman faces charges following a fatal three-vehicle collision on Anthony Henday Drive near Wye Road earlier this year.According to a Strathcona County RCMP news release, officers responded to the crash at about 4:52 p.m. on Feb. 8. Police said the collision resulted in one death and serious injuries. As a result of the investigation, charges have now been laid.Anah Kryzanowski, age 22 of Sherwood Park, has been charged with dangerous operation causing bodily harm and
  
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• Strathcona County RCMP charge three in $130K fraud

  04-11-2026 15:17 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  A year-long investigation by the Strathcona County RCMP Financial Crime Unit has led to charges against three Edmonton-area residents. The residents are accused in an elaborate investment account takeover scheme that allegedly siphoned more than $130,000 from multiple victims.According to an RCMP release, the investigation began in November 2025 after reports that funds had been removed from legitimate investment accounts and redistributed through a series of banking transactions. Police allege
  
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• Ex-Okotoks Oilers employee faces child sex charges

  02-11-2026 22:27 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  RCMP say a former employee of the Okotoks Oilers Hockey Association has been charged following an investigation into allegations he solicited and paid minor hockey players for intimate images and sexual videos.According to a RCMP news release, the investigation began in June 2024 after an employee of the association reported concerns about one of its former employees.The Southern Alberta District General Investigation Section took over the investigation in July 2024. Police said investigators d
  
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• Singer's Full Circle concert returns to support Stollery foundation

  30-10-2026 19:46 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  “The stage is the only place I ever felt understood.”For Edmonton singer Timothy Noel, the upcoming The Way We Were II: Full Circle is about more than music.On Nov. 6, Noel returns to Festival Place with a 22-piece Motown, soul and R&B orchestra while raising money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. The cause is personal.While Noel prefers to keep details of his family’s experience private, he said the impact the Stollery had on his family stayed with him.“What reall
  
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• Edmonton resident charged after alleged 200 km/h flight from police

  28-10-2026 22:37 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  An Edmonton resident is facing charges after RCMP allege a high-speed attempt to evade police that stretched from Anthony Henday Drive through Edmonton and back into Strathcona County.Strathcona County RCMP say an officer spotted a vehicle travelling 166 km/h in an 80 km/h construction zone on Anthony Henday Drive shortly after 11 p.m. on Oct. 4.Police allege the driver accelerated away when an officer attempted a traffic stop, reaching speeds exceeding 200 km/h.The vehicle was later tracked by
  
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• Medieval Days memories revived through Spooky Strathma exhibit

  28-10-2026 22:19 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Visitors to the Strathcona County Museum and Archives are discovering a little-known chapter of Sherwood Park history through this year’s medieval-themed Spooky Strathma program.Running throughout October, the annual event transforms the museum into a medieval village while showcasing From Sherwood Forest to Sherwood Park: The Story of Medieval Days, an exhibit exploring the community celebrations that drew residents together from 1964 to 1967.For Kristiana Clarke, director of museum operatio
  
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• Strathmore RCMP issue update after armed robbery investigation prompts shelter-in-place

  27-10-2026 16:40 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  RCMP Alberta has issued a second update after an armed robbery investigation in Strathmore prompted a town-wide shelter-in-place order Saturday night.According to RCMP in a news release, officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. Oct. 24 to a report of an armed robbery at the Wheatland Hotel. Police said a suspect entered the business with a firearm and demanded money, but an employee activated a panic alarm and the suspect fled before obtaining any cash.As a precaution, RCMP issued a shelt
  
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• Catalytic converter thefts rise in Strathcona County

  27-10-2026 16:28 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Strathcona County RCMP are urging vehicle owners to take precautions following a recent increase in catalytic converter thefts.Police said there were no reported thefts in August, compared with two in September. So far in October, RCMP have received eight reports, with incidents occurring in larger parking lots and residential areas.“Preventing catalytic converter theft starts with reducing opportunities for offenders,” Const. Cheri-Lee Smith said in a news release. “Secure your vehicle w
  
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• Strathcona-Sherwood Park referendum votes a lesson in contradictions

  26-10-2026 21:32 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Strathcona-Sherwood Park voters largely aligned with Alberta on the province’s 10-question referendum, but unofficial Elections Alberta results reveal several notable differences.Local voters backed all five questions dealing with immigration, eligibility for government programs, and election rules. Support for proof of citizenship to vote, provincial control over immigration, and restrictions on access to publicly funded services all ran above provincial levels, suggesting voters were recept
  
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• RCMP retracts claim that Strathmore suspect was in custody

  25-10-2026 20:52 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  RCMP Alberta has issued a correction after an earlier public update on an armed robbery investigation in Strathmore incorrectly stated that an individual was in police custody.In a social media post Saturday, police acknowledged the error and apologized for the misinformation.“An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that an individual was in police custody. This information was included in error. We apologize for any confusion,” RCMP said.The correction followed a shelter-in-plac
  
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• Strathcona County council approves 12-day residential snow-clearing standard

  23-10-2026 17:23 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Strathcona County council has approved changes to its winter maintenance policy, extending the target timeline for completing residential snow clearing from 10 days to 12 days after operations start.Administration told council Oct. 20 that increasingly frequent freeze-thaw cycles, freezing rain events and continued growth of the residential road network have made it difficult to consistently meet the existing 10-day standard.Transportation officials said the change applies to Priority 4 residen
  
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• Four municipalities partner on regional supply chain forum in Sherwood Park

  23-10-2026 17:00 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Local businesses will have an opportunity to connect directly with major industrial buyers, procurement professionals, and municipal purchasing teams at the 2026 Regional Supply Chain Forum Nov. 3 in Sherwood Park.The forum, scheduled for Nov. 3 at Festival Place, is being hosted through a partnership involving Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, and Lamont County. Organizers say the event is intended to help local suppliers access new procurement and supply chain
  
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• Local voices launch Ukrainian Requiem tour

  23-10-2026 16:56 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Sherwood Park choristers will help launch the JUNO-winning Ukrainian War Requiem in Edmonton before it travels across Canada.Several Sherwood Park singers will take the stage next month as the JUNO Award-winning Axios Men’s Ensemble launches a national tour of its acclaimed Ukrainian War Requiem.The Edmonton-based choir earned the 2026 JUNO Award for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) for its recording of Ukrainian War Requiem, becoming the first a cappella recording to win the cate
  
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• Chocolate fundraiser honours Sgt. George Miok's legacy

  23-10-2026 02:17 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  A Sherwood Park chocolatier is once again raising money to help local students while honouring the memory of a fallen Canadian soldier.JACEK Chocolate will launch its annual Sgt. George Miok Scholarship Fund fundraiser Nov. 9, featuring a limited-edition collection of six chocolates inspired by Miok’s Hungarian heritage and some of his favourite things. Proceeds from the collection will support scholarships for students at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School, with this year’s campaign ai
  
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• DEAM rally highlights benefits of inclusive employment

  23-10-2026 00:50 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  With Disability Employment Awareness Month underway, community leaders, employers, advocates, and residents gathered in Strathcona County on Oct. 6 to promote workplace inclusion and celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities.The annual DEAM Rally began at the Strathcona County Community Centre’s Agora Room before participants took part in a community procession through Sherwood Park.Speakers included Buddy Winder, co-owner of Winder Inclusive Communities Service, and advocates
  
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• Didsbury RCMP seek help locating missing 17-year-old

  22-10-2026 20:42 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Didsbury RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating 17-year-old Aden Tekie, who was last seen at her home in Carstairs on Oct. 22.Police say Tekie is believed to be driving a red 2012 Kia Forte with Alberta licence plate CZK2914 and may be in the Edmonton area.She is described as having a dark complexion, standing five feet eight inches tall and weighing about 134 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.Anyone with information about Tekie’s whereabouts is asked to contact Didsbury RCMP a
  
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• As Grande Prairie transitions, Strathcona County sees continued value in RCMP

  22-10-2026 20:21 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  As the Grande Prairie Police Service takes over policing duties from the RCMP, Strathcona County says it has made no decision to change its own policing model.The change in Grande Prairie marks the first new municipal police service established in Alberta in roughly 70 years. The Grande Prairie Police Service recently assumed responsibility for policing within city limits, replacing the RCMP as the police of jurisdiction.Asked whether the transition has prompted discussions about alternative po
  
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• Two Edmonton residents charged in St. Albert RCMP drug probe

  22-10-2026 02:01 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Two Edmonton residents are facing multiple charges after a drug trafficking investigation by the St. Albert RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) led to the seizure of suspected drugs, cash, and prohibited weapons, according to an RCMP release.The CRU investigation ran from June 18 to July 23 and focused on suspected drug trafficking activity in the Edmonton area, police said.On July 23, St. Albert RCMP officers, with assistance from the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), the RCMP Alberta Roving Traffic
  
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• Ken Stead to perform at RavenWood Music Club

  21-10-2026 20:59 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Alberta singer-songwriter Ken Stead is set to perform in Sherwood Park on Oct. 23 as part of the RavenWood Music Club’s fourth season of live music programming.The concert will take place at Gratitude Coffee and is being presented by the Music Society of Strathcona County, the volunteer-run non-profit organization behind the annual RavenWood Music Festival.Stead has built a following in Canada’s roots music scene with music that blends folk and roots rock influences. Known for his p
  
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• RCMP investigate attempted child abduction in northwest Red Deer

  18-10-2026 04:03 via Www.sherwoodparknews.com RSS Feed
  
  Red Deer RCMP are investigating an attempted child abduction after a girl was approached by a man in a vehicle near a northwest Red Deer green space Saturday afternoon.Police said the incident occurred at about noon on Oct. 17 in the green space between Jewel Street and Johnstone Drive.According to RCMP, a male driver approached the child and told her to get into the vehicle. The girl yelled out, and the suspect sped away.The suspect is described as having a medium complexion and being about 40
  
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