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 Raising funds for local cadets
The soaring hopes of a team from a Sherwood Park Air Cadet squadron to obtain enough funding to attend an aerospace challenge in England this summer may come crashing down, as donations have been lagging since their push began at the end of March.[...]
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 Walk for Dog Guides in Park
During its almost 100-year history, the Lions Club has cultivated a reputation for aiding the visually impaired, which to this day is upheld with its annual dog guide walks. On May 27, the Lions Foundation of Canada will host the fifth Walk for Dog Guides.[...]
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 2011 development mixed bag
The numbers are in and next to 2010, residential development in the county isn't looking so hot. Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism recently handed out its numbers on local housing starts in 2011, with a consistent decrease in most areas.[...]
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 Local salon takes hair award
Sherwood Park's newest hair salon, Vadara Salon Spa Fitness, was recently recognized with an award after finishing in first place at one of Alberta's biggest hair shows.[...]
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 Sending a message
Strathcona County RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs run a vehicle Checkstop on Highway 21 south of Baseline Road on Thursday ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend.[...]
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 SADD students make message clear
The message was loud and clear at Salisbury Composite High School during the Tuesday lunch hour: don't drink and drive. Salisbury High's Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) put together mock car crash in the school's parking lot to get across this message to students.[...]
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 Industrial Heartland trying to evolve
Alberta's Industrial Heartland's present and future was the topic of the day at the monthly Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held on Wednesday.[...]
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 Power line fight not yet over
Even though the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) dismissed Strathcona County's appeal of the Heartland Transmission Project, the municipality isn't prepared to give up fighting.[...]
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 Movin' on up
The Bev Facey Falcons senior boys rugby team (navy) wiped out the Paul Kane Blues on Wednesday with a convincing 34-0 victory.[...]
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 Heartland line appeals denied
On Monday, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) announced it is upholding its decision to allow Epcor and AltaLink to construct the 500-kV Heartland Transmission Project above ground.[...]
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 County addressing show home signs
Strathcona County council received information on efforts to reduce the number of instances of illegal show home signage within the region at a meeting on May 8.[...]
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 County hall renovations planned
Strathcona County council approved the construction of office space on the third floor of the community centre that will relocate existing county staff members within the Capital Planning and Construction, the Planning and Development Services and the Economic Development and Tourism departments.[...]
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 County approves developer levies
Strathcona County council approved an off-site development levy bylaw at a meeting held on May 8 that will charge developers increased fees to fund future infrastructure needs throughout the area.[...]
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 Murder case re-opened
The murder case involving the spring 2009 deaths of Susan Trudel and Barry Boenke in rural Strathcona County has resumed for at least one of the two accused after it was stayed last July.[...]
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 Like a hurricane
Adoring fans reach out as students in the Bev Facey Community High creative music program twist and shout on the Festival Place stage on Monday, May 7. Titled Rock 'N Roll Time Machine, the concert featured popular music from the past six decades.[...]
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 Fire ban issued
In light of dry and windy conditions, Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES) has implemented a fire ban effective Friday, May 11. Under the ban, which applies to all urban and rural areas, no outdoor fires are permitted, including burn barrels, fireworks, fire pits and charcoal barbecues.[...]
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 Dance and auction for Rescue 100
Rescue 100 Horses Foundation is welcoming the public to join it for the third annual barn dance and auction on Saturday to help the organization raise money.[...]
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 Ward 5 by-election set for June 25
Ward 5 residents will be heading back to the polls on June 25, after Strathcona County council approved a motion to hold a by-election to replace the area's former councillor, Jacquie Fenske.[...]
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 Fenske says goodbye to council
It seems like Jacquie Fenske hadn't quite gotten her fill of Strathcona County council meetings. The former Ward 5 councillor, and now MLA-elect for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville, spoke at a meeting held on Tuesday evening, but this time it was from the other side of the council bench.[...]
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 No minister jobs for local MLAs
Not one of the three MLAs that represent areas in Strathcona County were named to Premier Alison Redford's new cabinet during Tuesday's minister swearing-in ceremony at the Alberta Legislature.[...]
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 Nature helpers
Lakeland Ridge Grade 1 students Roan Spicer, Jacob Gorr, Destiny Mclaen, Abbey Browne and Mathias Towns hold freshly planted saplings at Strathcona County's Arbor Day celebration on Friday, May 4 at Broadmoor Lake [...]
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 County goals set
During Strathcona County Mayor Linda Osinchuk's State of the County address in April, an outline was given on future council goals.[...]
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 Input sought in public sessions
Strathcona County's call out to residents to give their say into the creation of the county's annual budget for 2013 received few bites during the process.[...]
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 Expanding student minds
"When I say school or education what are some words that pop out into your head?" This is the question Meagan Kelly asked to a groggy-eyed group of Salisbury high school students during her presentation on the morning of May 1.[...]
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