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The Showshoe Art Guy is leaving people awestruck with his design in Banff
2024-05-01 02:15
NEW YORK (AP) — Not all moms are the same. They like and do different things. Some, gasp, don't love the idea of flowers and chocolates for Mother's Day. Consider these alternative gifts, many based on testimonials from actual moms.
2024-05-01 02:09
SEATTLE (AP) — Luis Castillo threw seven shutout innings to continue Seattle’s run of starting pitching dominance and the Mariners' bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
2024-04-30 18:16
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration's move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy.
2024-04-30 18:11
BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup.
2024-04-30 18:09
WINNIPEG — Mikko Rantanen’s first two goals of the playoffs propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday that clinched their opening-round playoff series in five games.
2024-04-30 18:09
On Apr. 16 the City of Fort Saskatchewan officially revealed the 2024, Art in Public Places winner, Highest Honour, designed and created by residents Ellie Legrandeur and Stacey Shearing. This project began with a blank 30” x 60” canvas, on which Ojibwe artist Ellie Lagrandeur painted a tall standing Chief holding what is known as the […]
2024-04-30 09:59
The Fort Saskatchewan dance group the Blizzard Cloggers recently celebrated 30 years of dancing in the City with at their annual Fascinator Dance. The group will be celebrating their 30 anniversary with an exciting show at the Shell Theatre on May 24 at 7PM, featuring a variety of clogging routines as well as some great […]
2024-04-30 09:56
On Saturday, April 20, the Andy Polanski Charitable Foundation hosted the Evening of Hope Gala at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hall, raising funds to support organ donor families. The evening featured dinner, dancing, auction, live music, and a live painting by artist Josh Harnack. Funds raised at the Evening of Hope Gala will be donated […]
2024-04-30 09:53
MIAMI (AP) — Nick Senzel homered twice and drove in five runs as the Washington Nationals erased an early seven-run deficit to beat the reeling Miami Marlins 12-9 on Sunday.
2024-04-28 10:19
DENVER (AP) — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov left midway through the third period of Game 4 against Colorado on Sunday after a puck hit him on the left side of his face.
2024-04-28 10:15
DENVER — Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov left Sunday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after taking a slapshot to the side of the head.
2024-04-28 10:15
ATLANTA (AP) — As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the White House, he often reaches back more than 40 years and seven administrations to belittle President Joe Biden by comparing him to 99-year-old Jimmy Carter.
2024-04-28 02:09
No woman had ever preached the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist Convention, a gathering of four historically Black Baptist denominations representing millions of people. That changed in January when the Rev.
2024-04-28 01:42
LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets' mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. To absolutely nobody's surprise, LeBron James led the way.
2024-04-28 01:16
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride fundraises to fight prostate cancer
2024-04-28 01:15
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — From ancient fertilizer methods in Zimbabwe to new greenhouse technology in Somalia, farmers across the heavily agriculture-reliant African continent are looking to the past and future to respond to climate change.
2024-04-28 01:10
BEIJING (AP) — Aerial photos posted by Chinese state media on Sunday showed the wide devastation of a part of the southern city of Guangzhou after a tornado swept through the day before, killing five people, injuring dozens others and damaging over a
2024-04-28 00:39
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice has always been a place of contrasts, of breathtaking beauty and devastating fragility, where history, religion, art and nature have collided over the centuries to produce an otherworldly gem of a city.
2024-04-28 00:06
TORONTO (AP) — Tyler Glasnow pitched six solid innings for his first victory in 10 career starts against Toronto, Mookie Betts had three hits and an RBI, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to a season-bet six games with a 4-2 w
2024-04-27 18:09
SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby struck out a career-high 12 batters in seven scoreless innings, Ty France hit a two-run homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Saturday night.
2024-04-27 18:07
Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing
TORONTO (AP) — Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round.
2024-04-27 17:55
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Paramount Pictures Corp. and punk rocker Stephen Jones of The Sex Pistols alleging he sexually assaulted her as a teenager while she was a movie extra more than 40 years ago. A B.C.
2024-04-25 10:15
After years of discussions, task forces, studies, and reports, the rubber might finally hit the road on creating more local affordable housing. On Tuesday, April 23, Strathcona County Council was presented with a six-year Housing Affordability Strategy, which summarized the local need for housing and what can be done from now until 2030. The report […]
2024-04-25 06:40
Re: “Council approves rezoning for Sherwood Park Crusaders Arena” in The News’ April 11 edition Bylaw13-2024 passed. A bylaw that paves the way for another recreational facility to be built. Even though we already have 11 ice surfaces. County residents were surveyed for recreational priorities. Ice surfaces were note in the top five for either […]
2024-04-25 06:33
The province is committing $57 million to developing hydrogen power in Alberta, while a U.S.-based company says it will build a network of vehicle fuelling stations using the element. Both announcements come as the provincial government continues its approach that favours hydrogen fuel over what it terms to be dirtier electrical power, and to enable […]
2024-04-25 06:23
Strathcona County will be the new home of Canada’s largest renewable diesel facility once Imperial Oil’s $720 million project comes online. Renewable diesel is fuel made by processing fats and oils from renewable sources to produce diesel. The benefit of renewable diesel is that it’s referred to as a “drop-in” fuel, which means it can […]
2024-04-25 06:20
The stakes were high Sunday evening as local fire crews beat back a major blaze that threatened a subdivision just off Wye Road. All six fire stations with Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES) responded to a grass fire in Grange Country Estates, which is located at the corner of Range Road 223 and Wye Road. […]
2024-04-25 06:17
When Breigh Cohen got the call that day, she dropped the phone, walked out the door and screamed while her terrified husband and children looked on. “Breigh, I’m so sorry, but Jim and Annie were in a head-on collision this afternoon and they both died,” she recalled the voice on the other line saying. The […]
2024-04-25 06:11
Their behinds might be sore by the end of it, but it will surely be worth it. Starting at noon on Friday, April 26, Concrete Blonde Hair and Body will host its annual bikeathon in support of youth mental health provided by the CASA Foundation. This year’s edition, marking seven years, will see five stationary bikes […]
2024-04-25 06:05
Despite high inflation and a tough economy, Strathcona County continues to thrive, according to the latest State of the County Address. In his annual State of the County Address hosted during the Wednesday, April 27 Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Community Centre’s Agora, Mayor Rod Frank pointed to the municipality’s four […]
2024-04-25 06:03
Cheers to 40 years of full bellies. Over the last 40 years, the Strathcona Food Bank has been responsible for thousands of meals. With more than 193,000 residents supported since its incorporation, the service has played a vital role in the community. Rising costs of living and economic insecurity led to an increase in demand […]
2024-04-25 05:56
What was formerly known as Clarkdale Pond has officially been renamed in honour of Strathcona County councillor, and long serving RCMP officer, Peter Wlodarczak. On Wednesday, April 17, Mayor Rod Frank, joined by Wlodarczak, his family, and other community members, unveiled a new sign and plaque, declaring the pond to now be known as Peter’s Pond. […]
2024-04-25 05:51
Strathcona County RCMP have issued an alert warning residents to be aware of jewellery fraud scams. Const. Chantelle Kelly said that while there has not been noted in cases in Sherwood Park, other areas such as Edmonton are noting an uptick in the scam. Occurring in public places such as parking lots and outside […]
2024-04-25 05:46
After a two-decade hiatus, Tofield’s annual Snow Goose Festival returns this weekend for the second consecutive year since it’s revival. Established originally in 1993, it was one of the early environmental and wildlife celebrations in Canada and recognizes the spring migration of waterbirds who migrated in the tens of thousands, including the namesake snow goose, to […]
2024-04-25 05:43
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify abo
2024-04-25 02:14
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women
2024-04-25 02:12
JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China (AP) — China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.
2024-04-25 02:08
CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. reported a first-quarter profit of $36.5 million, down from $95.8 million a year ago, as its revenue also edged lower. The company says the profit amounted to $2.
2024-04-25 01:59
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández says he walked back his decision to leave Barcelona this summer after his players convinced him “this is a winning team” even if this season will end without any trophies.
2024-04-25 01:47
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6% in a sign that the high interest rates may be taking a toll on borrowing and spending.
2024-04-25 01:45
NEW YORK (AP) — A reluctant Donald Trump will be back in a New York City courtroom Thursday as his hush money trial resumes at the same time that the U.S.
2024-04-25 01:44
MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of US$110 million, down from a profit of US$302 million a year earlier, as its revenue fell 12 per cent. The Montreal-based aircraft maker, which keeps its books in U.S.
2024-04-25 01:18
VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago due in part to its reduced ownership in its steelmaking coal business as well as lower copper and zinc prices and higher costs.
2024-04-25 01:17
JERUSALEM (AP) — A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer and rights activists said Thursday.
2024-04-25 01:14
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza as the territory with the largest number of people facing famine , according to the Global Report on Food Crises released Wednesday
2024-04-25 01:06
The 2nd annual Amplify Open Mic Night encourages teens to sign up and read their poetry on May 2 at Confections Cake Co.
2024-04-25 01:00
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Tactical evacuations have started in northeastern British Columbia as wildfires tear through the area. An update from the B.C.
2024-04-24 17:59
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night's 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch.
2024-04-24 17:46
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