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Sturgeon Spirits Open Season with Commanding 28-8 Victory Over Scona Lords

The Sturgeon Spirits football team kicked off the season  with a 28-8 victory over the Scona Lords under the Friday night Aug. 30th) at Olexiuk Field in St. Albert.  The victory marked the first in the 2024 Metro Edmonton Athletic’s regular season in the Miles Division. Sturgeon shut out the Fort McMurray Saints (59-0) in pre-season action on Aug.24. […]

Business

Alberta RCMP encourages business owners to follow tips to keep their commercial properties safe

Whether you live in a small town or a big city, it’s important to always secure your commercial property. In 2023, in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions, there were 4,516 reports of break and enters to a business. July, August, and September tend to be the highest months for these incidents, with 451, 431, and 413 reports, respectively last year. […]

Local News

STARS seeks public assistance in safe drone and laser usage

STARS Air Ambulance is raising concerns about the safe use of drones and lasers near its aircraft, crews, and patients. The organization warns that operating drones and lasers near helipads, emergency scenes, or airports pose significant risks, potentially disorienting pilots, creating dangerous glare in cockpits, or obstructing flight paths. Such unsafe practices could jeopardize the safety of STARS’ crews and the critical patients they serve. Under the Aeronautics Act, individuals using drones or lasers near aircraft may face legal consequences if their actions threaten aviation safety. […]