Regional News

GSACRD engages Métis Local 1904 conduct traditional land study on Mission Hill

Jul 30, 2021 0

by Stephen Dafoe Ground-penetrating radar has determined there are no unmarked graves on an area of Mission Hill in St. […]

The Region: Roseridge Landfill Commission focused on safety

Jul 29, 2021 0

Roseridge Landfill Commission is operated as a partnership between Sturgeon County, Morinville, Legal, Bon Accord Gibbons and Redwater. The landfill […]

Namao School one location for Fallen Heroes documentary

Jul 27, 2021 0

Namao School was one of several locations chosen for Fallen Heroes: The Journey Home, a documentary by Combined Forces Productions that covers the repatriation of Canadian soldiers and citizens welcoming home the fallen […]

Villeneuve Airport getting new waterline

Jul 23, 2021 Comments Off

The Government of Alberta, Sturgeon County and Edmonton Airports held a press conference Thursday, announcing the start of a $2.2 million water line that will bring water from Villeneuve to the Villeneuve Airport. […]

RCMP educate regarding Claire’s Law and domestic violence

Jul 22, 2021 Comments Off

This past spring, St. Albert RCMP Domestic Violence Unit and St. Albert RCMP General Investigations Section participated in online training for the new Act the Government of Alberta introduced; the Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law), which came into effect April 1, 2021. […]

Day Trips: Jurassic Forest adds seven new animatronic dinosaurs

Jul 22, 2021 Comments Off

Jurassic Forest, located on Highway 28 just north of Gibbons, added seven new life-sized dinosaurs this week. The ancient animatronics were flown into the park by helicopter after being delivered from Calgary. […]

Alberta takes 50% stake in Sturgeon Refinery

Jul 5, 2021 Comments Off

The Government of Alberta is taking a direct equity stake in the $5.4 billion Sturgeon Refinery, a move the province says will reduce its costs and save an estimated $2 billion over the long term. […]

Statement from the Alexander Chief and Council

Jul 1, 2021 1

Yesterday we awoke to the sad news of the fire that destroyed St Jean Baptiste Church. Our community of Alexander was saddened to learn that this iconic structure that had stood at the heart of the Town of Morinville for over 100 years, a structure that had been very much a part of our lives and memories as well, had been destroyed. […]

Sturgeon County introduces the Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force

Jun 23, 2021 Comments Off

Sturgeon County is very pleased to announce the appointment of the newly-formed Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force members: Tam Andersen, David Benjestorf, Richard Boissonneault, Mark Chuiko, Deb Foisy, Cathy Gilbert, and Andrew Rosychuk. […]

St. Albert RCMP Crime Reduction Unit execute search warrant

Jun 22, 2021 Comments Off

The St Albert RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has been monitoring a Federal Parolee residing in St Albert since October of 2020. The parolee was on statutory release for a drug trafficking conviction. […]

Council gets preview of Roseridge site plan and future changes

Jun 18, 2021 Comments Off

Town Council got a look at the proposed site plan for a revamped Roseridge Waste Management facility during one of a number of presentations at its Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday. […]

St. Albert RCMP offer update on carjacking

Jun 18, 2021 Comments Off

St. Albert RCMP continue to look for the unidentified suspect who used a firearm to carjack two individuals Wednesday morning and are seeking the public’s assistance regarding the following things: […]

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP arrest male for multiple rural crimes throughout Alberta

May 31, 2021 Comments Off

On May 28, 2021, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a complaint where several residents of Lamont County were witness to a theft of fuel from a rural property. The residents were able to contact RCMP and provide detailed information regarding the suspect vehicle that was still presently in the area. […]