Perhaps the biggest challenge with having a mad king as the President of the United States is the uncertainty he creates with his daily musings and outrageous claims
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe thing about Donald Trump though
is you have to take him seriously and literally
When he has said he wants to make Canada the 51st State
Trump has been threatening our sovereignty since before his inauguration on Jan
Fools have been buying Trump’s bologna about border security and bad trade deals
including those put in place last time he was president
The deal with Canada meant 99 per cent of all goods traded between our two countries was duty free
with some conditional duties to protect things Canadians values like food security and the family farm
Leaders that understand the situation did not go on a selfie tour in the US
They certainly did not call the tariffs that Trump put on Canadian goods earlier this year
has traveled to the US so many times since Trump got elected that I have been wondering if she has been interviewing for a job as a talking head on Fox News
Or trying to line things up to become the Governor of Alberta instead of working for Albertans as our Premier
The entire caucus of UCP MLAs have stood up in the Assembly to praise her for using taxpayer money for her so-called work trips to the US
I have the impression many of them supported Trump’s election and still have not come to terms with the new reality we are dealing with
When a foreign power threatens our sovereignty
far-right podcast appearances are not what we need from our leader
Leaders who understand the situation have been quietly
and diligently activating economic weapons to use power
not pretend influence to make Trump blink and surrender his ridiculous imperialistic economic policy to tariff Canada and our allies into submission
Japan holds over $1 trillion and members of the European Union hold over $1.5 trillion worth of U.S
This quiet pact of democratic countries collectively holds over a third of the United States $8.5 trillion U.S
Trump has spent years calling Canada a freeloader
while ignoring the fact that the $328 billion in U.S
debt owned by Canada helps bankroll the U.S
asserted itself as one of the banks of the U.S
Government and got the mad king of the U.S
to blink and surrender his preposterous economic plan
We need to team up with our fellow Canadians and work together to effectively and with great intention
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Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings
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is projected to be re-elected in Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan
Genuis has 53,181 of 81,639 votes (65.14%)
is in second place with 21,957 votes (26.9%) and Chris Jones
Genuis has represented the riding since 2015
30,205 voters cast ballots at advance polls
Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election.
The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour. They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote.
The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour. They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote.
The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour. They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote.
The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour. They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote.
The Greens have one race called in their favour. They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote.
At Parliament’s dissolution, the Liberals held 152 seats, the Conservatives 120, the Bloc Québécois 33, the NDP 24 and the Greens two. There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons. Because of population increases, the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election.
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Turnout in the suburbs bested the city when it came to federal election advance voting
Nearly 7.3 million beat the April 28 rush by voting early
Calgary Crowfoot was the busiest riding with 33,743 votes cast
the suburban ridings were all busier than the nine districts within city limits
St Albert-Sturgeon River paced the region with 30,250 advance voters
with Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan close behind at 30,205 ballots cast
the votes cast represent about onequarter of their estimated populations
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A total of 26,172 voters in Parkland cast early ballots and 24,796 in Leduc-Wetaskiwin completed their democratic duties ahead of schedule
Lakeland was the slowest riding in Alberta
Elections Canada said Wednesday there were hundreds of job openings in the ridings of Lakeland
Yellowhead still needs about 25 staff for election night
but those jobs are sprinkled across a riding that includes Banff and Jasper in the west and moves all the way towards Parkland County in the east
Albert-Sturgeon River: 30,250 (14th in Canada) Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan: 30,205 (15th in Canada) Parkland: 26,172 Leduc-Wetaskiwin: 24,796 Edmonton Riverbend: 23,579 Edmonton West: 22,846 Edmonton Gateway: 20,592 Edmonton Northwest: 20,343 Edmonton Manning: 18,391 Edmonton Strathcona: 17,809 Edmonton Centre: 17,351 Edmonton Griesbach: 15,787 Edmonton Southeast: 15,459
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The event returns to Broadmoor Lake Park on July 11 and 12
BY Megan LaPierrePublished May 1
RavenWood Music Festival returns to Sherwood Park, AB's picturesque Broadmoor Lake Park this July 11 and 12 for its sixth edition
The fest's organizers have now revealed all of the exciting details for this year's programming
The Prairie States, Shred Kelly, Tragically Hip tribute band Ahead by a Century, Marten Borch, Mallory Chipman, the Great Fuss, the Dahlia Wakefield Band, CFI Celtic Rock and Crescendo Music Studios are among the acts slated to take the RavenWood stage for 2025
family fun zone and beer gardens featuring local craft brews
"We're excited to bring the community together again for two days of amazing music and connection," Bill Roberts
Music Society of Strathcona County President
"RavenWood is more than a music festival — it's a celebration of local culture
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Local Mounties have linked a string of fires to one woman
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWithin the span of a week
Strathcona County RCMP responded to and investigated three suspicious fires in Sherwood Park
police responded to a report of a shopping cart full of contents on fire in the parking lot of 198 Ordze Avenue
near the Wendy’s restaurant just off Wye Road
a dumpster fire was reported at 2020 Sherwood Drive
no suspects were located following police patrols in the area
a bus bench at 15 Main Boulevard — just outside of Madonna Catholic School — was set on fire
local RCMP officers were able to locate and arrest a suspect
Strathcona County RCMP charged Nelsena Lee Badarm
After being released for court but failing to appear
local Mounties have issued a warrant for her arrest
Badarm is described as having a medium complexion
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Anthony Henday Drive reopened to traffic east of Edmonton Saturday afternoon after being closed for nearly two hours due to a grass fire.
Strathcona County RCMP became aware of the blaze, which they referred to as a wildfire, just before 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The closure of the Henday, as well as connecting roads and highways between Baseline Road and Wye Road, took effect about an hour later.
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Mounties had described the fire as “spreading rapidly, aided by current wind conditions.”
Just before 3:15 p.m., Mounties said the roads had reopened after crews brought the fire under control.
The RCMP says the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
and get ready to boogie for a cause as the Rotary Club of Sherwood Park presents Rotary Retro Revival 2025 on Saturday
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentFeaturing an Italian dinner by Stinson Catering, a silent auction, and live music by the Elektric Squirrels, the event is the first of its kind for the Sherwood Park Rotary Club and will raise funds for community organizations.
Encouraging attendees to dress in their retro best from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner begin served at 6:30 p.m., following the meal it’s all about the dance floor as the Elektric Squirrels play retro hits and more.
The event also marks one great way to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Rotary International serving communities.
“For $60 a person, it helps the community, plus you have a good time… Right now there’s so much stress in the world, why not have a little bit of fun,” said president of the local Rotary Club chapter, Linda Osinchuk.
Known for helping organizations such as Linking Generations, A Safe Place, and the Strathcona Food Bank, all funds raised through the event and silent auctions will go towards grants offered by the Rotary Club to non-profits.
If having an excuse to find the old fashion favourites isn’t incentive enough to snag a ticket, the offerings of the silent auction are certainly a draw with a patio set, gift cards, and a handmade quilt among the many items up for auction.
Tickets for the Rotary Retro Revival are available at the door or in advance. To secure advance tickets, contact Linda at 780-893-6282.
With a mandate to connect the community through volunteerism
the local organization offers more than just a platform to get the word out
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentFrom connecting interested volunteers with organizations seeking assistance
to running their own community programs like snow and lawn busters and loaning out equipment; when it comes to volunteerism
Volunteer Strathcona is the glue that holds the community together
But as the day-to-day demands of life have changed
so has the volunteering landscape in the community
Volunteer Strathcona has its finger on the pulse and is ready to help organizations adapt to the new trends
“People used to volunteer out of a sense of community obligation… these days
newer volunteers are often saying ‘what am I going to get out of the experience,” explained Wendy Bouwman Oake
executive director of Volunteer Strathcona
“Sometimes that can be described as being selfish
but we don’t think it should be looked at that way
It makes sense to us that people are going to have a motivation for volunteering.”
Whether its young people looking to build a resume
or parents hoping to get a discount on their children’s activities
Bouwman Oake believes the motivation is nothing to be ashamed of but rather an important tool organizations looking to attract volunteers can use to their advantage
“When (organizations are) putting out those calls for volunteers
If you’re looking for some youth volunteers
put out there what kind of skills they can develop
how they can get something out of it,” said Bouwman Oake
“I think we should stop talking about whether people are selfish but
the reasons for volunteering and celebrate that they’re doing it.”
Another trend noted by Volunteer Strathcona is the change in time commitments volunteers are able to make
Dubbing the trend ‘micro volunteering,’ Bouwman Oakes said with so much going on
many people struggle to make long-term commitments and instead opt for event-based arrangements
“People are drawn to volunteering at events or taking on smaller chunks of volunteerism
We think this is another opportunity for organizations to think about how they can break some of the jobs that their organizations need volunteers for into smaller parts,” she explained
Recent years have also seen a rise in ‘skill-based volunteering’ which allows volunteers to use or develop a certain skillset
Mutually beneficial to volunteers and organizations
skill-based volunteerism can include tasks like helping with social media and web design
or honing skills in leadership and governance
with new areas like Cambrian and Bremner being developed
Bouwman Oakes said it’s more important than ever that the strong community bonds in Strathcona County are maintained and a key way to do that is volunteering
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ChocoFest celebrated all things chocolate on Friday
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentStarting off strong on Friday evening, the event space was packed with excited chocolate lovers trading tickets for samples of the sweet treat made by chocolatiers and chocolate makers from around western Canada.
Among the chocolate makers featured at ChocoFest was Sherwood Park’s Choclination owned by Louise Ludwig. Often travelling to attend chocolate festivals in the United States, Ludwig said she was excited when she learned about the local event.
“I usually try to get to the Seattle Chocolate Festival in the fall, and I thought, ‘Wow, we’re having one in western Canada and Sherwood Park’, how cool is that,” explained Ludwig.
Getting her start in chocolate at just five years old, Ludwig learned the craft from her mother and developed a passion early on. Now, 12 years into running Choclination, the business keeps her busy all year round, but especially during holidays.
“I started making them at Christmas time and people said, ‘do you do weddings,’ and I said ‘okay.’ Then they say ‘what about Easter bunnies, and Halloween,’ and I thought, okay I can do this all year around, so that’s what happened,” explained Ludwig. “There’s always an occasion to celebrate with chocolate.
A regular at the Sherwood Park Farmers Market, Ludwig offers custom orders and sells her treats around the community at shops like Confetti Sweets and Cupcake Haven.
Selling the majority of the stock she brought with her; Ludwig said the event was a great success. In addition to offering samples and selling chocolates, she also led a demonstration on making hot chocolate bombs on the event’s stage.
The only chocolate maker in Lethbridge, Moedt was inspired to take up the craft when she began learning about the slave labour involved in the chocolate industry. Passionate about educating her customers on finding good chocolate, she explained that many of the bean producers she works with are women owned businesses.
Pleased with the outcome of the event, Moedt said she is hoping to return next year.
“It was fantastic,” she said. “We met lots of great people and I got to educate some people on the chocolate making process and got them excited about chocolate. I also got to shop at some fantastic vendors tables and got some amazing chocolate.”
A lesson in democracy 925,000 students of all grade levels were tasked with researching the party platforms and casting their ballot
“The mock vote is so important because it exposes students to the very important role they have as citizens in a democracy,” said Mark Sych, Social Studies lead at ABJ. “They get to see how the process works, and it encourages them to become engaged in the issues. They get to see that yes, even as youth, they are impacted by the government, and they too can have a say. For our Grade 12s, it gives them the chance to practice being engaged voters as they are the next generation of voters.”
In other parts of Strathcona County, the overall result was the same with Genuis taking the lead. At St. André Bessette Catholic School in Fort Saskatchewan 70.4 per cent of student votes went to the Conservative Party. At Ardrossan Junior Senior High, 59.4 per cent elected Genuis, and at Fort Saskatchewan High School 52.5 per cent were in favour of the incumbent MP.
Established in 2003, CIVIX aims to encourage students to be informed citizens and while the Student Vote program has provided a hands-on experience in the past, the excitement of this election was not limited to those of voting age.
“I think there is definitely more interest in this federal election than previous elections,” said Sych. “Part of that could be due to our participation in the Student Vote, but a lot of that interest comes from what is happening globally and in particular in our relationship with the US and the threats to Canadian sovereignty and economic prosperity from the Trump administration.”
While senior high students are closest to voting age, the program is also extended to elementary and junior high schools, giving younger students an early start to civic engagement.
A 60-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Sherwood Park Mall parking lot last Thursday afternoon
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentStrathcona County RCMP were called to the scene around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, as people on scene attempted to save the woman’s life before Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived. The woman, however, succumbed to her injuries, police said in a news release last Thursday night.
Police say initial findings suggest the vehicle that struck the woman was caught on a median before the driver stepped hard on the gas, causing the vehicle to crash into the victim. A mall worker confirmed the collision happened at the mall’s main entrance near Dollarama, where there is a concrete median for a drop-off lane.
“The thoughts of the Alberta RCMP are with the friends and family of the deceased,” local Mounties said in a release.
While no charges were laid yet against the driver, on Monday, April 21, Alberta RCMP confirmed for The News that the investigation was ongoing, the file remained open, and a file was being prepared for a Crown prosecutor’s consult.
Local Conservative Garnett Genuis will be heading back to Ottawa with a stronger mandate
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAs results unfolded for the 2025 Federal Election on Monday evening, April 28, Genuis earned his fourth term as MP for the Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan riding.
“It’s a great honour. I want to thank the people of this community for their support. I’m honoured to be selected and I’m pleased by the results,” Genuis told The News at Headquarters Restaurant on Monday evening where he was surrounded by Conservative supporters. “I want to give my best to all of the other candidates as well, who I know worked very hard. This was clearly an important election and a lot of people from different perspectives put a lot of heart into it.”
With all polls, including those from advance voting, counted just after lunchtime on Tuesday, April 29, Genuis won in a landslide with 66.3 per cent of the vote (54,131.
Monday night’s results were better than that of the 2021 federal election when Genuis was elected with 41,092 votes or 57.55 per cent of the vote.
Local Liberal candidate Tanya Holm finished in second place with 27.2 per cent of the vote — 22,178 ballots.
“I would like to thank everyone who honoured me with their vote. And a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated to our campaign. I am truly grateful to have gotten to know so many wonderful people,” Holm said in response to the results. “Of course, it’s disappointing not to have a win, but I am happy that we more than doubled our vote count in this election.”
Notably, that was a better performance for the Liberals locally compared to the 2021 election when Holm finished in third with 12.2 per cent.
“I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together. Growing our support more than double is so small feat, and it reflects the hard work and dedication of so many,” she stated.
Local NDP candidate Chris Jones finished in third with just 5.1 per cent of the vote (4,136 ballots). Local support for the New Democratic Party has dropped since 2021 as the former NDP candidate Aidan Theroux placed second with 20.6 per cent (14,740 votes).
Rounding out the rest of the 2025 ballot was the People’s Party candidate Jay Sobel with 497 votes (0.6 per cent), Green Party’s Randall Emmons with 0.6 per cent (448 votes), and Canadian Future Party candidate Mark Horseman with 237 (0.3 per cent).
Knocking on doors before the election campaign started, Genuis said local residents are juggling multiple concerns, such as affordability, threats to Canada’s economy, and strengthening the country overall, so this election was not about just one ballot box issue.
“Having a strong economy is critical both for affordability and for us as a nation,” the incumbent MP said.
Holm heard the same comments at the doors, concerns of threats to the Canadian economy and threats to national sovereignty from the once friendly allies to the south. She noted Canada needs to be less reliant on the U.S. as a trading partner and focus on getting Canadian products and energy to new markets.
Local voter turnout was 78.62 per cent — 81,639 out of 103,840 registered electors. That marked the highest proportion in Alberta with nearly four in five voters in the riding casting a ballot.
Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan’s riding had the second highest voter turnout in Canada, just behind Ottawa’s Carleton riding, which had 91 candidates, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, which was ultimately won by Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy.
Nationally, just shy of a 172-seat majority, the Liberals were granted a fourth term in office with 169 seats (with 99.3 per cent of the polls reported on Tuesday).
“I am so glad that the Liberals are getting a fourth term in Ottawa,” local Liberal candidate Holm remarked. “The Liberals were able to get a lot of good programs for ordinary Canadians and families, and it is encouraging to know that the party in charge of this country offers hope, positivity and a clear plan to build and grow our infrastructure and economy without cutting services that help so many people and families.”
With that, Liberal Leader Mark Carney did not turn into an obscure trivia question and he held onto his title as Prime Minister.
“I think Mark Carney is the only leader that can handle the enormous task of dealing with the problems Canada is facing. He has the experience, the education, the respect of world leaders and the strategic mind to make Canada strong,” Holm said. “His plan to grow our economy, housing, military, energy, infrastructure, and jobs is thoughtful and detailed.”
Canada’s 45th general election turned into a two-way race, as the Conservatives finished with 144 seats.
The Bloc Québécois took 22 seats, the NDP will return seven MPs and Green Party’s co-Leader Elizabeth May held onto her seat for a fifth term in the Saanich-Gulf riding.
Some key takeaways at the national level included Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre losing his bid for re-election in Carleton, a suburban Ottawa riding that he’s represented since 2004. Liberals’ Bruce Fanjoy took that riding with about 4,300 votes. On Monday night, Poilievre pledged that he will not be stepping down as party leader.
“I want to salute his incredible hard work, his dedication and commitment to this country. He has an incredible political acumen, a deep belief in this country, and a deep sacrifice for this country,” MP-elect Genuis said.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also lost his seat in his B.C. riding of Burnaby Central. With only seven seats, the NDP lost its official party status and he announced he’ll step down as party leader as soon as an interim leader is named.
That outcome will mean some internal discussions, said local incumbent Genuis.
“On a human level, I want to wish everyone well in that party. I have a lot of admiration for people, regardless of party, who have sincere convictions and get involved in the political process. It’s going to be a hard night for a lot of those folks,” Genuis said. “Things can change pretty dramatically from one election to another, and one election isn’t necessarily determinative of what the future is going to be.”
With President Donald Trump threatening to make Canada the 51st State, voter participation peaked for the 2025 Federal Election with 68 per cent of eligible voters casting a ballot — more than 19.5 million people.
Elections Canada said early estimates tallied 11 million people voted at their polling station or in their long-term care facility on Election Day. The national agency also reported that 7.3 million Canadians voted in the advance polls and 1.2 million voters had their say by special ballot.
A rural family has lost their home after a fire ripped through the residence along Township Road 521 and Range Road 231 just south of Sherwood Park on Monday afternoon
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentA 911 call received around 4:35 p.m. on Monday prompted a first alarm response by Strathcona County Emergency Services that included two squads, two tanks, a rescue truck, safety, ambulance and fire investigators.
Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed a well-established blaze in the two-storey single family home’s attic, located in an area south of the Whitemud Extension (Highway 628) and west of Highway 21.
“They initially entered the building and attempted to bring the fire under control, however, soon thereafter, the fire breached the roof and crews were withdrawn. A second alarm was called and command switched to a defensive strategy,” detailed SCES deputy chief Devin Capcara.
Calling for back-up in with that second alarm, two more tankers, another squad, another rescue truck, and a rehab unit were called to the site as additional resources.
Battling the blaze from the outside, crews were able to get the fire under control within an hour, but they were not able to save the home and the structure was deemed a complete loss.
Luckily, no one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
On Monday evening, part of Township Road 521 was closed as crews continued their work to fully extinguish the flames. Heavy equipment was also brought in to assist.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised to “govern for all Canadians” after his party was chosen to serve a fourth consecutive mandate
in a historic comeback for a party that seemed destined to be swept from most of the electoral map just a few months ago
“While many have chosen to place their trust in me, trust in the Liberal party, millions of our fellow citizens preferred a different outcome,” said Carney. “My message to every Canadian is this: No matter where you live, no matter what language you speak, no matter how you voted, I will always do my best to represent everyone who calls Canada home.”
Conservatives were projected to form a strong opposition with approximately 145 seats. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called the Liberals’ minority win “razor-thin.”
Carney said he made sure to travel to Saskatchewan and Alberta a few times during the short campaign, even though he jokingly said “it’s tough out there” for Liberals.
“But I went because I intend to govern for all Canadians,” he said. “My government will work for and with everyone.”
Despite a minority win, supporters who were amassed at the TD Place Arena in Ottawa were still thrilled to see the Liberal party form government again.
“This is a historic win. No one expected this two months ago,” said Janav Valgi, a Liberal volunteer.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation shaped the federal election in a dramatic way in recent weeks, causing many Canadians to put their trust in a new Liberal leader that they barely know but trusted enough to navigate uncharted waters.
Carney managed to easily win his Ottawa-area riding of Nepean, sparking cries of joy from his supporters. Preliminary numbers showing that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was on a path to lose his own Carleton seat sparked even more excitement in the Liberal headquarters.
Carney jokingly said in his speech he was “looking forward to working with” Poilievre’s Liberal challenger, Bruce Fanjoy, who did achieve an upset in Carleton.
Results pouring in during Monday evening showed that Liberals and Conservatives increased their vote share everywhere across the country with the collapse of the New Democratic Party.
There were 32 seats up for grabs in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Preliminary results showed that Liberals were elected or leading in 25 seats in the region and Conservatives were projected to win seven seats.
Liberal David Myles, a Juno award-winning songwriter and musician, is replacing Jenica Atwin in Fredericton—Oromocto, N.B., as Liberal MP. He was running against Conservative candidate Brian Macdonald, a two-time member of the provincial legislature.
Shannon Miedema, a director of the environment and climate change for the city of Halifax, will be serving as the new Liberal MP for the capital of Nova Scotia. The constituents have been without an MP for months now, because Andy Fillmore resigned to become mayor.
Former fisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier lost her riding of Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine–Listuguj in a fierce battle against Bloc Québécois star candidate Alexis Deschênes, a lawyer and former journalist.
But Liberals were able to make gains in Quebec at the expense of the Bloc. They flipped a number of Bloc seats — Thérèse—De Blainville, Les Pays-d’en-Haut, Mont-Saint-Bruno—L’Acadie and La Prairie—Atateken in the Montreal area — and the coveted seat of Trois-Rivières.
Two key ridings that Justin Trudeau’s team lost last year went back to the Liberals.
Liberals won back the Montreal riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, which they lost to the Bloc Québécois in a byelection last September. Claude Guay, a former IBM executive, will become the MP, succeeding Bloc MP and former staffer Louis-Philippe Sauvé.
Another key battleground, Toronto—St. Paul’s, switched back to red on Monday night. Liberal candidate Leslie Church, a former political staffer, bested Conservative incumbent Don Stewart, who had been representing the riding since beating Church in a byelection last June.
Liberal candidate Emma Harrison also managed to win back the Ontario riding of Peterborough against Conservative incumbent Michelle Ferreri. The Liberals were able to win Bay of Quinte with candidate Chris Malette against Conservative incumbent Ryan Williams.
However, Conservatives were stronger than expected in Ontario and were able to flip incumbent red seats in the province such as Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, Newmarket—Aurora and York Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, and Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt in Northern Ontario.
Liberals were on track early Tuesday to eke out a win in Calgary Confederation. Liberal candidate Corey Hogan was facing off against former United Conservative Party MLA Jeremy Nixon, who was running for the federal Tories. But the lone Liberal Calgary MP George Chahal lost his seat to his Conservative challenger.
Liberals were also able to win back Winnipeg West with candidate Doug Eyolfson.
British Columbia has been a battleground for the Liberals, Conservatives, the NDP and the Greens. Carney travelled several times during the campaign to Vancouver Island, where the Liberals were hoping to pick up a seat for the first time in almost two decades.
Those trips paid off. Liberal candidate Will Greaves, an associate professor at the University of Victoria, was elected in the riding of Victoria, and Liberal candidate Stephanie McClean, a former Alberta NDP minister, won in Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on winning the federal election and invited him to work with the province to “reset” the relationship between Ottawa and Alberta
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAt a news conference on Tuesday, Smith reiterated her list of nine demands which she announced on March 20 which she will be working on addressing in the next six months and said she has been clear on what Carney needs to do.
“The federal government has taken hostile actions against Alberta and against the Constitution and against our right to develop our resources, and every action we have taken has been to reassert that the Constitution matters, the division of powers matters,” Smith said.
“Whether or not he, as a leader, is going to be able to change course remains to be seen. He’s given some undertakings, but he said different things in different forms to different people in different parts of the country. I think what we put on the table is very reasonable and very much in sync with the idea of being an energy superpower and finding new markets. The ball will be in his court to see how he responds to that.”
In an earlier statement on Tuesday, Smith said she will continue to fight for Alberta and will no longer tolerate industries being “threatened” and “resources landlocked” by Ottawa.
“A large majority of Albertans are deeply frustrated that the same government that overtly attacked our provincial economy almost unabated for the past 10 years has been returned to government,” Smith said.
“As premier, I will not permit the status quo to continue.”
Smith also gave a nod to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who she said is a “true friend of Alberta” and boasted about his election campaign which highlighted Alberta’s energy sector.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has floated the idea of breaking ties with the federal NDP and said the decision will come this weekend at the party’s provincial convention where members will be able to vote on the future of the relationship with the federal NDP.
“What we really learned in doing that is we’re already financially independent. We’re already policy independent. But there was one tie, which is if you are a member of the provincial party you are automatically a member of the federal party,” Nenshi said.
He said despite policy differences he’s had with federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh over the years, Singh can walk away with his “head held high.”
“He is a tremendous public servant and if it wasn’t for Jagmeet Singh, then Albertans and Canadians struggling with the cost of living every day would not have affordable childcare, dental care and would not have the beginnings of a national PharmaCare system. So while politically this was a tough night for him, I think he can look back with some satisfaction on what he’s been able to do for Canadians,” Nenshi said.
In response to Smith, he called for unity in Canada and enforced the need for Alberta to work with the federal government.
“She’s gambling with the future of the country over plastic straws. I hate paper straws. I think most people do. My country is worth more than plastic straws,” Nenshi said.
As final results for the federal election continue to roll in, disgruntled former MP Preston Manning suggests a fourth Liberal term may be doing harm to disgruntled Western provinces.
Manning, who is also the founder of the Reform Party of Canada, said polling is currently being done to determine whether a Liberal government is pushing Canadians in Western Canada away.
“Consultations are being held on the merits and means of organizing a Canada west assembly to provide a democratic forum for the presentation, analysis and debate of the options facing Western Canada (not just Alberta),” Manning said.
“Only time will tell whether the newly elected Carney government ignores or addresses the root causes of national disunity. But whether it does so or not will positively or negatively influence the direction in which the responses of the Western provinces and the proposed Canada west assembly will point.”
When Smith was asked whether or not the door is open to Alberta separating, she said “not by me” but pointed to citizen-initiated referendum processes that would allow Albertans to put a question on a ballot and if enough people sign the petition then those questions would be put forward again.
“I believe in Alberta’s sovereignty within a united Canada,” Smith said.
The government will be holding a caucus meeting on Friday to discuss the results of the election and what’s to come.
As the new building at Sherwood Park Manor starts to take shape
the construction phase is moving a bit more slowly than originally planned
According to the long-term care home’s board chairman
In a presentation to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council last week
Durand said the facility is now slated to open in February
as opposed to the original opening day target in November
“One of the reasons was getting the materials – we had problems getting steel
“We’ve also had a delay in getting windows
Those two main things have slowed down the construction phase.”
Durand also cited a small issue with hydro
saying the hydro has to come from the other side of the road
He mentioned in his presentation to council that the building has been totally tendered
with the cost of the project sitting at around $50 million
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“The balance on the financing is basically coming from the Ministry of Long-Term Care and our donation campaign,” said Durand
“We are also using surpluses that the home has generated over the years.”
One of the next challenges before opening day is getting staff to operate the home
Durand said work is being done to retain staffers and encourage them to become permanent employees
“Some of our board members at the time were concerned about staff,” said Durand
we started turning our attention toward staffing and staff retention
We worked on setting an environment for staff to encourage them to become long-term employees
so we’re going to reduce the number of processes on that.”
there will be a number of new features for residents
One of the additions is what’s called a Snoezelen Room
which is a therapy space designed to create a controlled sensory environment for people with dementia or a brain injury
“There will also be a whirlpool room – there are a lot of things being done for mobility for seniors when they’re in a facility,” said Durand
“We will also have new dining facilities going in
Our menus will be published electronically
and staff will go around and take orders and send the orders electronically back to the kitchen.”
With about 10 months to go before the facility opens
there still remains quite a bit of work to do before residents make the move over to the new building
But Durand said the revised opening date of February is more accurate and the project should be completed by then
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A 60-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Sherwood Park Mall parking lot Thursday afternoon
Strathcona County RCMP were called to the scene around 2:30 p.m.
as people on scene attempted to save the woman’s life before Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived
police said in a news release Thursday night
Police say initial findings suggest the vehicle that struck the woman was caught on a median before the driver stepped hard on the gas
causing the vehicle to crash into the victim
EdmontonNewsWoman dies after being hit by vehicle at Sherwood Park MallBy CTVNewsEdmonton.ca StaffUpdated: April 17, 2025 at 9:49PM EDT
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Jagmeet Singh said he was stepping down as NDP leader on Monday night after suffering a resounding defeat on election night
losing his own seat and seeing his party reduced to what would likely be a single-digit seat count
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWhen an emotional Singh took the stage to speak to a crowd of supporters in Burnaby, B.C. he was in third place in his riding with less than 20 per cent of the vote, trailing both the Conservative and Liberal candidate.
The NDP also looked likely to lose its party status on Monday after leading in only seven seats across the country by the time Singh took the stage at 9:30 p.m. local time.
“Obviously, I’m disappointed we could not win more seats. But I’m not disappointed in our movement. I’m hopeful for our party, I know we will always choose hope over fear and optimism over despair and unity over hate,” he said.
Among the smattering of NDP candidates who had secured victory on Monday night were Alexandre Boulerice in Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, Leah Gazan in Winnipeg Centre and Jenny Kwan in Vancouver East. As Singh spoke, longtime NDP MP Don Davies was locked in a battle in the Vancouver Kingsway riding with his Liberal opponent.
More than a dozen NDP incumbents are likely to lose their seats by the time all the votes have been counted.
Incumbent NDP MLA Heather McPherson was able to keep her seat for the third straight election.
Edmonton Strathcona is the sole NDP riding projected in Alberta with Edmonton Griesbach flipping from NDP to Conservative, knocking out incumbent Blake Desjarlais and electing Kerry Diotte.
Speaking to reporters at La Cité, the NDP headquarters for the evening, McPherson said she was grateful to be re-elected in Edmonton Strathcona, but voiced her disappointment that some of her colleagues would not be joining her back in Ottawa.
“I didn’t want to be a lone orange dot in a sea of blue… I wanted Albertans to have New Democrats fighting for them,” McPherson said. “We’ll see what the final results are in the end. But as one of the NDP caucus, I’m going to work with my team, and we’re going to rebuild. We’re going to come back stronger.”
McPherson was first elected in 2019 and had among the largest margins of victory in the 2021 election with 61 per cent of the vote. This year, she was up against Liberal candidate Ron Thiering, who represented the Liberals in the past two federal elections, but was defeated and Conservative candidate Miles Berry, who previously ran as the UCP candidate for Edmonton-Gold Bar in Alberta’s 2023 provincial election.
The federal New Democratic Party has held strong in Edmonton Strathcona since 2008, when NDP’s Linda Duncan, in a narrow margin of victory, pushed out the Conservatives. Since then, the riding has stayed orange and was one of two NDP seats won in all of Alberta in the 2021 election.
This year’s election has been called the most important in a lifetime, with the ongoing threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, and Canadians are seeking a leader who can navigate what will likely be a tumultuous four years.
When asked about Singh stepping down and the future of the party’s leadership, McPherson said it is not something the party has discussed and instead gave Singh high praise for his work on healthcare.
“Jagmeet has been a phenomenal leader. He has done such amazing work,” McPherson said.
The Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce’s Great Canadian Trade Fair and Sale is celebrating forty fabulous years
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentConnecting residents with some of the region’s greatest entrepreneurs
the local trade show returns to Millennium Place this weekend
Featuring more than 200 local businesses at the trade show
and Wholly Handmade craft market with 110 vendors
there will be no shortage of excitement at this year’s event
“It’s everything from an accountant to a real estate agent to hoteliers
and many goods and services,” said local Chamber of Commerce executive director
and provide job seekers of all ages with connections to 40 employers
the job fair is free to enter with local high schools providing busing to the event for the area’s youngest workers
Those interested in attending the job fair are asked to bring copies of their resumes to the event
Friday’s opening day for the trade show will also offer free admission for seniors (those 55 years of age and older)
on April 11 and the trade fair will run until 6 p.m
As talk of tariffs continues to challenge the business landscape
the trade fair emphasizes the importance of shopping locally and offers visitors a chance to save on goods and services
“It’s very special to have the 40th anniversary of the trade fair
but given the geopolitical climate that we’re in right now and the challenges for businesses
it’s just a higher profile to allow us to communicate to the residents of Strathcona County what we have here is a great base for business and the offerings are wide reaching
There is very little reason to shop elsewhere outside of the county,” said Banks
“By shopping local you’re creating employment
you’re creating revues for businesses that give back to the community through donations
the event welcomed more than 13,200 visitors
the Chamber is expecting to see an increase
Strathcona County Transit is offering free busing to and from Millennium Place from Bethel Transit Terminal on Saturday and Sunday
visitors who take advantage of transit will be entered for the chance to win an iPad
But the prizes don’t stop when visitors arrive
each ticket for admission will earn guests a key and the chance to unlock the treasure chest which includes a pendant and bracelet set from the Gem Gallery valued at $4,000
EdmontonNewsAnthony Henday Drive reopened after grass fire forced closure near Sherwood ParkBy Brittany EkelundUpdated: April 19, 2025 at 7:04PM EDT
Another name added to the Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan ballot for the 2025 Federal Election means another campaign kick-off
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWelcoming members of the community to the election office at 153 Pembina Road
officially entered the race to become the local MP
Gathering a hearty crowd of supporters on Thursday
Holm made clear the importance of this election
but I truly believe that this is the most consequential election of our lifetime,” said Holm
“We need to put partisan politics aside this time
We need to vote for a leader who has the experience and the resume to deal with the threat to our sovereignty and our economy by our once friendly ally down south
Mark Carney is the guy to make it happen.”
Summarizing some of the key points of Carney’s platform
Holm outlined the ways she believes the Liberal Party Leader will improve life for Alberta’s Industrial Heartland area residents
Such points included removing interprovincial trade barriers and investing in a transportation and energy corridor
which Holm said will lead to more jobs in the riding and open pathways to make Canada less reliant on the United States
“(Carney) has put out some really bold announcements
has a plan and a step-by-step plan on how he’s going to accomplish those goals
there are no three word slogans with our leader,” said Holm
and he’s got the experience to make it happen
he has not gotten to where he is without delivering results
Holm also noted Carney’s plans to invest in the military
and housing — including eliminating GST for first time home buyers — as well as reducing middle class income tax by one per cent
Having been represented by incumbent Conservative candidate
Holm said it’s time for a change in the Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan riding
“We’ve had nine years in this riding with an opposition Conservative MP who has done nothing to help the constituents of his riding
He is using his job to go overseas and talk to authoritative regimes and to put forward his pet projects,” Holm told The News after her campaign address
“When you look at the past record of the Conservatives and our MP
and voted against our LGBTQ+ youth — anything to make the lives of ordinary Canadians better
he’s voted against and you can see that voting record.”
Noting that the polls predict a Liberal majority government
with Nanos reporting on April 3 that the Liberals have a 10-point lead over the Conservatives
Holm said it’s important the riding is represented by a member of the governing party
“We need to elect somebody who will be in the governing party because all the polls are showing that the Liberals are going to form a majority government,” explained Holm
“I’m really excited about Mark Carney’s plan about a new energy and transportation corridor
and being that we are in the Industrial Heartland
I want to be at the table that makes the decisions because it’s going to have a huge impact on our riding and our residents and create jobs for people here.”
Describing a different energy around this election than when she ran previously in 2021
Holm said it’s time Albertans stop voting against their best interests
this election is very much a two-party race and voters need to choose the candidate who is best equipped to navigate the current political and economic challenges facing the country
even small-C Conservatives are realizing that when you’re faced with two leaders
You have one who just has three word slogans and no real plan
and then you have another leader who has the experience
and the Rolodex of different world leaders who he can contact who will make an impact
I think that is going to be the key difference in who can get us out of this financial crisis and the threat that we’re dealing with from down south,” Holm added
Residents of Strathcona County and Fort Saskatchewan gathered at the Community Centre’s Agora on Tuesday
April 15 to learn more about the candidates running for a seat representing the community in the House of Commons
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAs part of the forum
attendees were invited to submit questions to the candidates to better understand the beliefs and policies they represent
Some of the issues raised included Canadian sovereignty
With tensions rising between the nation and its neighbours to the south
a hot topic of discussion amongst voters has been the threats from United States president
Donald Trump to make Canada the “51st state”
Chris Jones made it clear that neither he nor the NDP party support the idea of Canada joining the United States
they want us to be just like Puerto Rico,” said Jones
they don’t believe in what we believe in… We are not going to become American ever
Mark Horseman noted any member of the Canadian Future Party promoting 51st state rhetoric would be kicked out of the party
“(Party leader) Dominic (Cardy) has also been quite clear
that every time the American government refers to us as the 51st state or refers to our prime minister as governor
it’s a shame our neighbours to the south are no longer one.”
With no opposition to the statements made by her fellow candidates
Liberal Tanya Holm noted the actions current prime minister
Mark Carney has already taken to help protect Canadian sovereignty
adding that Canada needs a leader who can stand up to the threats
“Mark Carney has unequivocally said that we will not be the 51st state
he did not reach out to Donald Trump first
With some very strategic moves economically
Noting that the Conservative party has always supported Canadian sovereignty
incumbent candidate Garnett Genuis said he’s glad to the sentiment of ‘Canada first’ has caught on and affirmed that within his party it will remain a unanimous belief
“I think we’ve come face to face with the one customer problem that we have in this country,” added Genuis
“If you have only one customer then you’re in a very vulnerable and dependent position
Under Stephen Harper we negotiated trade deals with many other countries around the world
but we failed to follow that up with the infrastructure required; pipelines and access to ports.”
Green party candidate Randall Emmons did not differ from his fellow candidates
stating that any idea of Canada becoming the 51st state is offensive
but that the threats have brought about Canadian unity
Multiple questions arose during the event regarding the housing and affordability struggles Canadians are facing
Among the questions aimed surrounding affordability
attendees asked about budget plans and how those with plans to cut taxes intend to also expedite projects
Holm noted the plan that party leader Mark Carney has brought out that will build new transportation and energy corridors aimed at getting Canadian products to market
Stating that while the Conservative party focuses on cutting expenditures
Holm said voters need to understand that investment and expense are not the same thing
“What happens is a lot of the cuts that Conservative governments
and all those things do is make things more expensive later down the road when it has to be done,” said Holm adding that investment in the transportation and energy corridors will allow the country to grow and diversify the economy
Referring to Carney’s career as an economist
Holm explained that her party’s leader would not have gotten to where he is today without delivering results
With many Canadians struggling to afford housing
Holm stated that the government needs to get back into the business of building homes
much like it did during the Second World War
“(Carny) is committed to upping our new housing starts to 500,000 new homes to alleviate the shortage that we’re facing in the housing crisis,” said Holm
“Mark Carney has announced more money to get people involved in trades and promoting the Red Seal program.”
Calling for more transparency in government spending
Genuis explained that the Conservatives have proposed a dollar-for-dollar spending rule that would require government to indicate the source of every dollar spent
“The government has wanted you to believe that them spending far beyond their means hasn’t cost you
but it has,” said Genuis “One example we proposed removing the GST on new homes up to $1.3 million
We proposed to do that by cancelling the failed Housing Accelerator Program.”
Noting that housing was more affordable under the Harper government
Genuis accused the Liberals pitching the same plans that failed in prior years
Explaining that Conservatives have proposed getting rid of sales tax on homes worth up to $1.3 million
Genuis said the party would also look to sell of 6,000 federal buildings and ‘thousands of acres’ of federal land
as well as providing incentives that would encourage municipalities to approve permits faster
“We presented a proposal for providing municipalities with funding to partially match reductions in development charges
These proposals are going to incentivize and push new home construction,” said Genuis
“We also need to get control on our immigration system because the lack of controls in our immigration system have also contributed to the problem
It’s been 10 years of failure and it’s time to fix it with building more homes.”
Jones said the NDP want the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share
“That’s something (the NDP) always talked about doing
so that we can start paying for the things that us in the middle-class need
those of us that don’t make millions of dollars a year
Those of us who have to struggle and work hard for our paycheque
seemingly every year it gets more expensive where our pay doesn’t go any higher
We haven’t caught up with inflation for years… it’s time that we start making people pay their fair share so that all Canadians can be prosperous.”
Agreeing that more houses need to be built
Jones said those houses need to be affordable to Canadians and measure must be taken to prevent rental blocks from appearing that allow wealthy homeowners to rip off ‘average Canadians’
concerns of that Canada will follow suit and change legalization surrounding abortion have grown
Asking candidates where their parties stood on the issue
one attendee asked candidates Chris Jones and Garnett Genuis where they and their parties currently stand on the issue
Chris Jones did not mince words when he said women have the right to choose and it’s important that right stays intact and Canadians remain vigilant in protecting it
“We need to keep talking about it because Roe v
things can change or we’re asleep at the wheel… it isn’t up to the government to get in between a woman and her right to choose and her body autonomy
Government has no place in telling women what they should be doing…,” said Jones
Genuis has been known locally and in Ottawa for his pro-life stance
he confirmed the Conservatives will not propose anti-abortion legislation if they’re elected to power
which is very clear and specific about our approach
It states that a Conservative government will not propose legislation on this issue
and it also says that on issues of conscience
Members of Parliament are free to consult their constituents
consult their own consciences,” Genuis said
“We have people in our party who are pro-life
but it is also a position of our party that a Conservative government will not bring forward legislation on this.”
Holm and Horseman also requested to have the opportunity to respond
Noting that he believes the Conservative Party has moved further to the right on the political spectrum
Horseman referred to statements made online claiming ‘your body
“That type of thing needs to be snuffed out
We cannot afford to have a Conservative Member of Parliament parroting those ideas
whether it’s a matter of conscience or not,” said Horseman
Pointing out she is the only woman on the panel
Holm accused Genuis of ‘consistently voting against women’s rights’
and highlighted a survey sent by Genuis to constituents that included a question on whether abortion should remain legal in Canada
“These are choices that women and their doctors alone should make
I don’t appreciate this being discussed in government
I don’t appreciate this being discussed in opinion surveys because it is nobody else’s business,” said Holm
“Pierre Poilievre said that he is not going to open this issue
but his members are free to open this issue and vote accordingly
And like my neighbour here (Horseman) said
there is way more shift to the far right in social aspects with members of the Conservative party.”
the local People’s Party of Canada candidate
Article contentThe Sherwood Park Crusaders took back-to-back wins in Games 1 and 2 of the Round 1 of the BCHL’s Interior Conference playoffs this past weekend against Salmon Arm
With goals by Masun Fleece and Poul Anderson
Game 1 was clinched by Jeremy Loranger’s overtime winner
Game 2 also saw a 3-2 final but this time completed during regulation
Loranger also padded his stats on Saturday with three assists
“We came out with a lot of swagger and confidence,” recapped Dach
“We were able to manage the flow of the game and got really good goaltending
Our special teams also played a huge role in those wins.”
Sealing the deal was Crusaders goalie James Venne
“He played to the caliber that we always felt like he was able to do since the summer when we recruited him
When you get that kind of performance from your goaltender
it’s really a morale boost,” said Crusaders general manager Adam Sergerie
“The guys played really well in front of him
I think things start with our goaltender and he did a great job in both games closing the door when there were opportunities for Salmon Arm to get some momentum back
He kept the score on the right side for us and James gets a lot of credit for that.”
we played as a group and everybody did their job in Games 1 and 2,” the GM added
With seven minutes left in the second period
assistant captain and defenseman Tait Ross took a hit
fell awkwardly against the boards and a Silverbacks player fell on top of him
the BCHL decided to move the remaining time from the second period into the final frame
Ross did everything in his power to be back at the rink to watch Game 2
but the team had to see him laying there in agony for a long time
It’s one of the toughest things I’ve ever endured
To watch a young man suffering through pain that long
it was really difficult,” Sergerie reflected
they came together and really wanted to get things done for Tait.”
“If you were to ask our team they’d tell you Tait was the best teammate in the room
and put his body on the line every game,” Dach said
everyone has to add a little bit of Tait to their game as he was a very important player to our team.”
Sherwood Park and Salmon Arm are fairly evenly matched as the Silverbacks finished just ahead of the Cru in fourth place in the division with 71 points
we know we haven’t reached our potential,” the captain said
Back on home ice at the Randy Rosen Rink on Tuesday night
the Cru continued their winning ways with a 4-0 victory
led by a 30 save shutout performance from Venne
Bode Sampair and Lucas Brennan in the second were more than enough before another Loranger marker into the empty net in the third sealed the win
the Cru looked to finish it off in Game 4 on Wednesday night
which played past the News’ publication deadline
will also be hosted at the Randy Rosen Rink with puck drop at 7 p.m
speed and creating more chances in the offensive zone will make the Cru successful at home
We need to make sure that we come out with the mentality of bringing our best performance forward
back to preparation and get ready for the next game,” Sergerie forecasted
“Salmon Arm is a team that will not go away slowly
The hardest thing to do is to put away a team
they’re well coached and I expect them to play their best games on our home ice.”
(Editor’s note: On Wednesday evening, April 9, the Crusaders won Game 4 against Salmon Arm, 7-4, and advanced to the next round. Look for the full recap in the April 17 edition of the Sherwood Park News)
behind the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentFort Saskatchewan RCMP just after 7 p.m. Friday said evacuations started for those living on Range Road 195, north of Highway 16.
“Anyone with residences not yet affected by the evacuation, but living in the area, is advised to prepare an evacuation kit and to be ready should the need arise to spread the evacuation zone,” said Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, in the evening news release.
About an hour earlier, around 5:30 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP learned that a grass fire had started East of Elk Island National Park, behind the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, about 50 kilometres east of Edmonton. The fire was spreading and not considered under control, said Mounties.
Highway 16 was shut down between the entrance to Elk Island National Park and Range Road 194 in both directions, with future closures to be considered.
“The public is asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes of travel,” said RCMP.
In the 7 p.m. update, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed that the fire had spread to structures in the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
“The situation is evolving rapidly and the extent of the damages can’t be confirmed at this time,” said RCMP.
At 9:46 p.m. on Friday, the evacuation order was lifted and Highway 16 was reopened for travel after Fort Saskatchewan RCMP said the fire was deemed under control.
“Emergency crews will still be in the area fighting what is left of the fires and the public is asked to remain vigilant and to please avoid any actions that could contribute to lowering the effectiveness of their work,” the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP stated in a release.
The Visitors Centre, which contained staff offices, a gift shop and exhibit, has been extensively burned, according to photos released by local Mounties at the scene.
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We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWe know we want to become Canada’s most livable community
We know there are many challenges that are different for our residents and businesses
Our world changes rapidly which means our plans have to change
our plans and our community’s needs shape the projects
programs and services Strathcona County undertakes every year
So how do we become Canada’s most livable community and support everyone through these challenges
the county is updating its Strategic Plan to guide the county and council’s work
and the input of our community — residents
partners and organizations alike — is critical to making sure this plan reflects what is most important to you
The plan’s four goals point us in the direction we want to go
and they will remain the same: economic prosperity
responsible development and municipal excellence
the priorities under each goal may change depending on what we hear from you
There are currently 14 priorities in total
ranging from diverse housing options that address affordability and promoting diverse agricultural markets
to environmental stewardship that addresses climate change and optimal use of resources that meets our community’s needs
We want to know: Are the priorities under each goal still relevant to you
Do they fit your needs or the needs of our community
All residents and businesses are encouraged to take the survey and share what’s important to you
what our community needs and what work the county and council should focus on for the 2027-2030 Strategic Plan
After public and council input is collected
updated priorities that best reflect the needs of our community will be shared in early 2026
The finalized Strategic Plan will be presented to council for approval in December 2026
This column was written and supplied by Strathcona County.
things are starting to get interesting for Ward 2 for the 2025 Municipal Election
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The event included notable endorsements by former Mayor Roxanne Carr and rural councillor and MLA Jackie Fenske
“I’m running for Ward 2 because I believe the cost of living has become unmanageable for too many of us and it’s time for a change,” Giroux told The News
“I’ve always believed that strong communities are built on collective action
compassionate leadership and a commitment to making life better for everyone.”
After raising her son and living as a single mom in Edmonton
the political newcomer has called Sherwood Park home for more than 10 years
she has worked 15 years as a community peace officer at the University of Alberta
she implemented a community assistance team
which partners with two social navigators from local non-profits and connects those experiencing social disorder and mental health issues with needed resources
While she has volunteered at various community events
she has also given back to the community by being a board member with the county’s Transportation and Traffic Safety Task Force Committee
a vice chair with the Strathcona Youth Justice Committee (SYJC)
a volunteer advocate with Strathcona Victim Services
a volunteer with the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Alberta Special Olympics as well as Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society
Her volunteering efforts were recently recognized with a King Charles III Coronation Medal
“Working with these organizations have given me a unique insight of the challenges and opportunities facing the community,” Giroux said
adding she saw the potential of local youth involved in the SYJ program
• Affordability: implementing targeted property tax rebates to help families make ends meet
introducing tax breaks on affordable housing
and investing in community services to better support seniors
“I’ll look at what we need versus what we want in the budget,” Giroux said
“A lot of people are struggling and that’s troubling
I want to stand up for people in Ward 2 and I’m listening to their issues
and I’ll work with the rest of council to make Strathcona County a better place to life.”
• Community safety: hiring more peace officers
expanding neighbourhood watch programs and public safety education programs
expanding bike patrols by RCMP and Enforcement Services
and enhancing traffic safety with improved signage
• Bringing the community together: creating a local investment attraction task force to bring industry and job opportunity to the county
advocate to the province for an expansion of local hospital services
When asked why people should put an ‘X’ next to her name on Oct
it’s all about putting people first,” Giroux said
“It’s about representing what matters to the residents of Ward 2.”
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This year’s Alberta Cup rosters are packed with Sherwood Park hockey talent.
Article contentWith the tournament set to begin on Thursday, April 24 in Red Deer, a number of local players will be included in the pool of 120 athletes born in 2010 who participated in Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs this season.
Sherwood Park’s Easton Arndt, Brady Ondrus, Nash Weyland, Leo Wishloff, and Sherwood Park Flyers’ goalie Adrian Ferro will lace up for Alberta Black. Representing Alberta Blue will be the Park’s Austyn Giebelhaus and Chayse Fedoriuk.
“It meant the world to me to make the team. I’ve been working hard and it’s good to see it pay off,” said Giebelhaus, who played this past season with the Sherwood Park Kings Athletic Club’s U15AAA Flyers.
The 14-year-old 5’9 forward and Flyers captain promises to bring lots of speed and effort to his game at the Alberta Cup, as well as leaning on his leadership abilities to energize his bench. He just finished the AEHL 2024-2025 season with 26 points — six goals and 20 assists — in 30 games.
“Obviously I will put as much out there as I can and try to help the team come out on top and build lifelong relationships with my teammates,” Giebelhaus said.
Although from Leduc County, Cole Woods also played with the Sherwood Park Flyers this past season, will also play with the blue team. The Flyers forward and assistant captain said the roster appointment means a lot of him and his parents as it shows the hard work he’s committed to the sport this season.
He believes his offensive skill in the offensive zone put him on the radar for the Alberta Cup scouts, noting he’s known for his shooting and scanning the ice to make plays. This past season saw Woods put up 30 points in 34 games — 18 goals and 12 assists.
“I am looking to achieve lifelong friendships while also showing that I belong with the best and try to help my team come out on top of the tourney,” Woods said about his goal for the AB Cup, adding he wished that more of his Flyers teammates made the teams so he could experience it with them.
With Giebelhaus, Woods, Ferro hailing from the Park’s Flyers program, the remainder of Park players come from the Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep and OHA Edmonton U15 Prep, and HC Edmonton U14 programs.
Both Giebelhaus and Woods are ready to bring their best to the ice.
“I have been preparing for this tournament every day after the season ended. I have been working out four times a week while shooting pucks everyday and just trying to stay focused on this big event.”
The Alberta Cup conclude on Sunday, April 27 with a gold medal game set for 2 p.m. at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.
The next major residential development along Highway 21 is about to crop up
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentFrom the intersection of Lakeland Drive and Highway 21 from the west and from Range Road 225 from the east (north of Township 530), Strathcona County Council approved all three readings for an Area Structure Plan (ASP) for the Daly Lands.
With the area identified for country residential use, the plan will see up to 75 lots of 1.2 acres to three acres in size developed.
With the recent demise of the Edmonton Metropolitan Regional Board, and with the regional density targets, Ward 4 Coun. Bill Tonita questioned if the ASP should be sent back to the family to increase the density and increase profitability. County’s Planning and Development advised the ASP could be tweaked after approval.
“I’m trying to understand how to move forward and make the best decision possible on a piece of property that everybody passes as they enter Sherwood Park. When you turn off the Yellowhead Highway and onto Highway 21, this is the most visible piece of property that we’re going to develop in a very long time as far as the community goes, so in my view, it’s incredibly important that we get this right the first time,” Tonita said.
“This development has been a long time in the making,” Eidick said.
The area will be serviced by municipal water utilizing a trickle water system and a low-pressure sanitary sewer system. The ASP will require that lots abutting to the existing Shadow Ridge Estates, located just south, will be of similar size to provide a transition to existing lots.
The plan will also include a municipal reserve for a dedicated park space in the north part of the plan. A wetland will also be protected as an environmental reserve, as identified from a biophysical assessment.
Redeveloping these fields have been in the works since 2021 by the Daly Family, who will see their family’s homestead incorporated into the plan but protected (labelled as lot 28 in the plans).
Ultimately, council supported the ASP with a 6-2 vote on third reading. Tonita, Ward 8 Coun. Katie Berghofer, and Ward 6 Coun. Corey-Ann Hartwick were opposed on the first reading, with the two latter councillors outlining concerns of unanswered questions on the wetlands and sewage system (Tonita flipped to in favour on the final reading). Ward 7 Coun. Glen Lawrence was absent from the meeting.
“The amount of time that went into this was pretty substantial. It wasn’t just quickly put together,” Ward 5 Coun. Aaron Nelson said tabling the first reading, adding the ASP follows all county plans. “They’ve done everything we’ve asked of them.”
The development of lots will begin from the west to east — from Highway 21 (just across the highway from the Summerwood neighbourhood) to Road 225. Pending on market conditions, full build out is expected to take between five to 10 years.
With the ASP approved, the area will next be rezoned to country residential and subdivision will take place. A sound barrier will be included in those next steps and paid for by the developer. Costs of extending Lakeland Drive east to RR225 will also be covered by the developer.
Randall Emmons has been added to the ballot
competing for the opportunity to represent Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan in Ottawa
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Emmons has spent his adult life living in Fort Saskatchewan and Sherwood Park
Currently employed as a full-time arena operator for Strathcona County
he has worked across a number of industries in warehouse and non-commission sales roles
Emmons said he has long been engaged politically
but this election marks his first time running at any level of government
Drawn to the Green Party’s environmental platform
and ensuring issues like the housing crisis
and discrimination against minorities are addressed properly
or recent even further swings into right-ring extremism) the largest threat to human civilization we have ever faced,” said Emmons
Noting that public consciousness of the threat of climate change is on the rise
Emmons says he hopes left-leaning voters will help send a message to the major political parties by supporting the Green party
people are more and more conscious about the climate crisis
They are also shocked at the continued fall into populist politics
“I’m hoping that left leaning voters see that it is unlikely that splitting the vote here will change the outcome
and that we can send a message to the other parties they need to be more committed to their platforms.”
Acknowledging the Conservative Party’s platform of fiscal responsibility and personal freedom
the Green candidate explained that he feels those beliefs have been used to promote privatizing heathcare and supporting right-wing extremism in other countries
“(It) flirts with borderline treasonous statements and behaviours,” he said
“I hope there are more and more right-wing voters who see that the climate crisis is important enough to abandon their party for ignoring it.”
Also, as a reminder for local voters, the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates forum next Tuesday, April 15 at the Community Centre’s Agora (401 Festival Lane). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., questions will begin at 7 p.m., and the event is expected to run until 9:30 p.m.
In partnership with the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, this will be the only local candidate forum organized for the 2025 Federal Election.
With just under a month until Election Day
local NDP candidate for Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan
officially launched his federal election campaign on Saturday
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentHeld at his campaign headquarters inside the Super 8 Hotel at 26 Strathmoor Drive
“I couldn’t do this without your help; the people in this room and the people like you who are willing to get out into grassroots movements
The NDP is by the people for the people,” Jones told the crowd
not reading from a preplanned speech or talking points
the NDP candidate is running on a platform of authenticity
and speaking from the heart and not a script allows him to show who he is
He means what he says and he’s trying to stay true and authentic to that,” said Catie
“He also likes that fact that if he’s off the cuff and it’s him saying what he firmly believe
when people as him the same question in a different way
they’re going to get the same answer and it’s never going to change
and he doesn’t have to remember what he said last time”
Jones makes it clear that he’s not a politician and believes that’s what sets him apart from most people holding positions to represent Canadians in Ottawa
Still working full-time at a plant north of Fort Saskatchewan
Jones said he’s excited to have launched his campaign and is seeing a lot of positivity when talking to members of the community
“It’s busy,” said Jones on running a campaign while still working
With more than 4.5 million Canadians working blue collar jobs
Jones said he hopes to get the opportunity to provide representation to a large group of the population who don’t see themselves reflected in the House of Commons
You look at who is elected right now across all the parties and there really isn’t any blue collar representation
they’re all a mixture of lifelong politicians
I pull tools for a living and I know what it’s like to live paycheque to paycheque,’” he noted on Saturday
Living and working in the Industrial Heartland
Jones is no stranger to the anger that has been fuelled by political division
and said he wishes people would put their frustrations into changing the community
rather than waving flags with expletives directed at the former Prime Minister
“I’m not a fan of mudslinging because you can’t throw mud without getting your hands dirty
I really don’t like how we’ve entered this realm where we all point fingers at each other and how much they did wrong
and they don’t ever talk about what we can do differently or right,” said Jones
emphasizing the need for more positivity in politics
“I don’t think it’s valuable to point out all the negatives of everybody around you.”
Going up against Conservative incumbent MP Garnett Genuis
Jones knows competing against someone who has held the seat for nearly a decade will be a battle but said he’s eager to talk to as many people as he can on the campaign trail
“One of the big things that we as the NDP and others like me have been doing wrong is
you need to talk to the people who have been traditionally Conservative without trying to say
they’re just supporting a party that has changed drastically and they’re still supporting that party,” Jones said
Annual spring cleanup is starting the week of April 14 to remove the sand and dirt left on our streets from the winter season
Sweepers will be cleaning residential areas during the day and arterial roads and parking lots at night
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe sweepers will make several passes to clear the roadway
They start near the curb and slowly work their way into the centre of the road (similar to a Zamboni) in order to pick up all of the material
It will take three to four weeks to clean all roads in Sherwood Park and Ardrossan
Crews also sweep country residential and rural grid roads; this is a longer process that will take to the end of May
Here are some important steps you can take to help make sure your street gets a clean sweep
Watch for signs: Signs will be posted at entrances to each neighbourhood at least 24 hours before sweepers will begin working in that area
Remove parked cars: Vehicles will not be ticketed or towed during street sweeping
but sweepers can do a better job if vehicles are removed from the street
material will be left on the roadway under any parked vehicles
Sweep your sidewalk and driveway in advance: Sweeping up around your property will help prevent dirt and gravel from getting on the road after the sweepers have done their job
Clear the road: Remove all rubber driveway mats (curb ramps) and any other on-street obstructions
such as basketball nets and waste collection carts
If street sweeping occurs on your waste collection day
please place your roll–out cart at the end of your driveway and not on the road or sidewalk
Wait for signs to be removed: You may think your road is done
but sometimes the sweepers make multiple passes down a street to ensure all material is cleaned up
Do not park on the street until the signs at your neighbourhood entrances have been removed
This column was written and submitted by Strathcona County.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPresenting to Strathcona County council at the Priorities Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 8, county staff with the Transportation Engineering and Operations department provided an in-depth overview of what residents can expect to see over the summer months.
As part of the Residential Road Rehabilitation Program, many roads in Sherwood Park will receive asphalt milling and paving with spot concrete repairs to improve conditions. These roads will include Ridgerock Point, Foxboro Drive, Regal Court, Oak Street, Meadowview Drive, Clarkdale Boulevard, Primrose Boulevard, Carson Drive, Chatwin Drive, Crimson Drive, and Cactus Way.
Regency Drive and Regal Way will also see construction this summer, however, instead of less invasive road repairs, Regency Drive and Regal Way will see more intensive rehabilitation with Regency Drive requiring reconstruction and Regal Way set to be pulverized and mixed in place then paved with spot concrete repair.
Contractor deficiency repairs in final lift asphalt surface are expected at Glenmore Avenue, Crane Road, Curlew Crescent, Highland Drive.
Arterial road rehabilitation, which typically includes milling and paving with spot concrete repairs, are planned for Lakeland Drive from Sherwood Drive to Highway 21, Emerald Drive from Sherwood Drive to Clover Bar Road, Sherwood Drive from Broadmoor Boulevard to Brentwood Boulevard, and 34 Street from the Sherwood Park Freeway to Baseline Road.
As part of the Capital Improvement Program, which features projects undergoing significant changes to existing roadway structures, the final phase of work north of the Yellowhead and Range Road 231 will include constructing the remaining road segment through what was formerly the property of Outback RV. This will connect Range Road 231 from the Highway 16 overpass to the southside of the CN rail tracks.
Also in that area, the service road west of Range Road 231 will be realigned, however, this work is being done by Wallish Greenhouses and Greenland Garden Centre.
In anticipation of the opening of the École Claudette-Et-Denis-Tardif replacement school, improvements to safety in the Foxboro neighbourhood are also on the docket, among them, a roundabout at Foxboro Drive and Regency Drive.
“If we let things get to the point where we have to do a full reconstruct, it’s the most costly of our rehabilitation programs,” said Kevin Cole, the county’s director of Transportation Engineering and Operations.
Anthony Henday Drive reopened to traffic just west of Sherwood Park Saturday afternoon after being closed for nearly two hours due to a grass fire
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentStrathcona County RCMP became aware of the blaze
as well as connecting roads and highways between Baseline Road and Wye Road
The fire was located in a field kitty-corner to Suncor
Mounties had described the fire as “spreading rapidly
aided by current wind conditions.” Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES) responded with six fire apparatus manned by 14 firefighters
two command units with two command personnel
The local fire department did not call on mutual aid support from any other organizations
Mounties said the roads had reopened after crews brought the fire under control
The RCMP says the cause of the fire remains under investigation
“We were not able to definitively determine the cause of the fire,” SCES deputy chief Devin Capcara told The News on Monday
no fire restrictions or fire bans were in place for Strathcona County
local fire values were reported as ‘moderate’ but are expected to climb to ‘very high’ to ‘extreme’ by this weekend
“Even though fire conditions may appear low
minimal sun and wind can change them quickly
Spring is wildfire season and we urge the public to exercise extreme caution when it comes to fire,” Capcara said
“Please obey all road closures and if you see our fire trucks working along or along side roadways
please slow down and move over as far as safely possible
If a fire does get away from you please call 911 right away
It is far better if we respond early before the fire has too much of a chance to grow.”
Residents are reminded that any open fires — grass
yard or brush — and burn barrels require a burn permit (only allowed in the rural area) and recreational fires must be totally confined in a non-combustible structure or container that has a draft and smoke
More fire tips can be found at strathcona.ca/firepermits
Residents with a fire permit must call or text ‘BURN’ to the local Burning Status line at 1-844-414-2876 (BURN) before burning
local candidates have hit the ground running in what some are calling the most important federal election of our time with Canada’s economy and sovereignty under threat by the U.S
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Garnett Genuis will be seeking his fourth term in Parliament for the Conservatives
“The people around here have been hoping for an election for a long time and it’s exciting that we’re now underway
The Liberals are seeking a fourth term in office after what was has really been a lost decade in terms of this country’s potential and we’re offering an alternative,” Genuis told The News on Monday
which is a common sense plan that will strengthen our country
so I’m looking forward to the choice and the contrast that that will provide.”
the incumbent said the party is promising to cut taxes
especially when it comes to supporting energy policies
“The energy issues are particularly critical for our constituency here and the whole time that I’ve been in Parliament
we’ve been putting forward ideas to strengthen our country
recognizing the critical role that our energy sector plays as part of our economy
Meanwhile all of the other parties in Parliament have been blocking pipelines
supporting legislation that makes it very difficult to unleash our energy potential,” Genuis said adding supporting energy infrastructure is also top of mind for voters locally
The father of six said he’s looking forward to hearing voters’ priorities and concerns at the doors over the next month
Other than supporting the energy sector and the overall economy
Genuis continues to hear concerns of affordability
it all comes back to how we can strengthen Canada in the context of those threats and challenges
We can’t control what happens outside of our country but we can control how strong we are and we need to put Canada first for a change,” Genuis added
Chris Jones said he’s running to make life better and to represent the community that he calls home
He’s been touting the orange flag for the past year as he was won the nomination race held by the Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan NDP Electoral District Association last spring
the journeyman pipe fitter has lived in Sherwood Park for five years and has a wife who grew up in Ardrossan
The father of two currently works at a petrochemical facility located north of Fort Saskatchewan and previously worked at a steel mill outside of Sherwood Park
Jones said he wants to see the voice of labour workers represented in Parliament
is the only party that supports blue-collar workers
I know a lot of the parties right now are trying to claim that they’re the working class party
but the NDP were formed and founded by unions
It is a party for Canadians by Canadians,” Jones said on Monday
“We definitely want to see a strong Canada
We have some interesting stuff going on with our neighbours to the south
so we need to have a government that is strong and stands up and says ‘No
we’re not interested in becoming a part of the United States
Also hearing concerns of affordability and strengthening the economy
Jones pushed back on the Conservatives’ messaging that ‘Canada is broken’
“I’ve heard from a lot of people who are not buying into the fact that ‘Canada is broken’
People are proud to be Canadian,” Jones said
“This is definitely a time where we can show the rest of the world that Canada is a fantastic place to live and it’s a country that has an awful lot of potential
People are really starting to come around to that notion
people weren’t flying Canadian flags because it might have sent a message that they were a part of the convoys during COVID
but now people are proudly being Canadian again
I’m hearing that in the phone calls and at the doorsteps
People are looking for a leader who is proud to be Canadian
The NDP newcomer is proud of the party’s contributions to creating a national dental care plan
he said more work is needed to provide full universal coverage
“What the Liberals are finally buying into was a plan originally pushed by the NDP
We need an actual universal dental healthcare plan
not a plan that you’re covered on somethings but you need benefits for other parts
It needs to be truly universal,” Jones said
“The number of people I know or are related to who can’t afford things because it’s not actually covered is pretty wild
We’re a very wealthy nation and yet we don’t take care of our own citizens.”
Jones committed to supporting the creation of more good paying jobs in the riding and in Canada in general
“We’ve found out that our biggest trading partner doesn’t like to play nice right now and we should have been focused on generating good jobs for a long time instead of continuously sending our raw resources down there and buying them back
We can generate a lot of work up here by developing them ourselves,” he said
The federal NDP has also pledged to increase housing to address the housing crisis and overall affordability issues
As of Tuesday, March 25, the Liberals did not have a local candidate announced for the Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan riding.
The ballot bugled in the last federal election in 2021 with six candidates. Incumbent Genuis won in a landslide with more than 41,000 ballots of 57.6 per cent of the vote. NDP’s Aidan Theroux finished in second with 14,740 ballot or 20.6 per cent and the Liberal’s Tanya Holm took third with 8,730 votes or 12.2 per cent.
Representing other party colours in 2021 were Todd Newberry for the Maverick Party (849 ballots/1.2 per cent), John Wetterstrand for the People’s Party of Canada (5,0004 ballots/seven per cent), Sheldon Perris for the Green Party (700 ballots/one per cent), and Charles Simpson as an independent (283 ballots/0.4 per cent).
There will be no Maverick Party candidates this time around as the party was deregistered by Elections Canada in late February. It missed filing its financials on time in early December and said there was a miscommunications on an extension.
As of Tuesday, March 25, the Green Party of Canada did not have a local candidate running.
The News will launch its Federal Election Question and Answer Series with local candidates starting in next week’s edition, April 3, and that will run for four weeks to help local electors form their vote. In addition, the News will cover the local debate forum hosted by the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce, which will be hosted in mid-April. Event details were not finalized by publication deadline.
The local ballot for the upcoming Federal Election grew a bit bigger over the weekend as Tanya Holm was confirmed at the Liberal candidate for the Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan riding
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAnnouncing on Facebook on Saturday
Holm said she believes this riding needs better representative with a seat at the table with the governing party
“There’s already been a lot of positive feedback this time
There’s a lot more people requesting signs and a lot people signing up to volunteer,” she noted
“I think people see the change in Mark Carney and they see that he’s bringing people together instead of saying that Canada’s broken and tearing people apart
He’s already gotten rid of the consumer Carbon Tax because it was polarizing for Canadians
He wants to bring people together and listen to all sides.”
Holm finished in third place locally in the 2021 Federal Election with 8,730 votes or 12.2 per cent
Given the current economic situation with U.S
she believes there is a greater chance of flipping this Conservative stronghold from blue to red
take Albertans votes for granted because they’ve always voted blue
but I think that people are resonating with Mark Carney
They see that he’s got the credentials and the experience in the financial and economic worlds.”
Holm has called this community home for more than 30 years
The mother of four has run a custom homes construction company and has partnered with one of her sons to operate a local food truck
I’ve been in this community for more than 30 years and I’m a small business owner
and I understand the struggles that small businesses are facing with the rising costs and economic uncertainty,” she said
we’ve had representation from an opposition MP and that really doesn’t get our riding anywhere
We need a seat at the table so that our voices are heard and so that we can have access to the decision-making process.”
the ballot box issue will be protecting Canada’s sovereignty and its economy
“What’s exciting to me is that Mark Carney actually has a plan
His background is extensive in finance and economics
and I think that’s what we need at this point in time with the challenges that we’re facing,” Holm said
“This is probably one of the most consequential elections of our time because our sovereignty and our economy is being threatened by what was once a friendly ally
We need a leader and a party that will fight the threats facing us and help our economy grow… It’s not just three-word slogans
Carney actually has a plan that will make us more economically independent such as bringing our resources to tidewater and bringing all of the premiers together to reduce interprovincial trade barriers.”
She noted this election cannot be about partisan politics because the country needs a leader and party that can bring people together
“We need someone who is respected on the world stage as we navigate this time of crisis… People are scared about what Donald Trump is doing down in the U.S
and we need a strong leader that will help combat that and make sure that our interests are protected,” Holm outlined
With Holm announced as the local Liberal candidate
Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan riding voters will now pick from a four-way race
including Conservative incumbent Garnett Genuis
and People’s Party of Canada candidate Jay Sobel
Another election update includes the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce confirming that its political forum will be hosted at the Community Centre’s Agora (401 Festival Lane) on Tuesday
Due to new regulations from the provincial government, Strathcona County officially ended its intersection safety camera program. While some view this as good news, others worry it could increase dangerous driving behaviours. No matter where you stand, one thing is certain: we all want safer roads.
The question now is, what comes next? As a community peace officer with over 16 years of experience, I have seen firsthand that road safety goes beyond enforcement alone. While enforcement is essential, real change comes from a balanced approach that includes education, infrastructure improvements, targeted enforcement, and community involvement.
Intersection safety cameras were introduced to prevent crashes and save lives. However, concerns were raised about whether they were more about revenue than safety. Now that they’re gone, it is critical to focus on alternative, impactful measures that prioritize safety without compromising fairness and public trust.
With cameras removed, maintaining and improving road safety requires a proactive, multi-faceted approach:
Strategic traffic enforcement: Prioritizing high-risk areas and repeat offenders.
Smarter road design: Enhancing visibility and slowing traffic through roundabouts, better signage, and pedestrian-friendly crossings.
Public awareness campaigns: Promoting safe driving habits via social media, local events, and schools.
Community engagement: Encouraging residents to help identify problem areas and propose solutions.
This change also impacts the budget, as Strathcona County can lose a substantial amount of revenue that previously funded several safety initiatives. To ensure these critical programs continue, the county must work closely with the province to secure alternative funding for safety initiatives that are essential to maintaining our progress in keeping our roads safe.
Now is the time for Strathcona County Council and the provincial government to come together to ensure road safety remains a top priority by securing sustainable funding and implementing effective measures — without relying on increases to property taxes.
Tracey Giroux, Sherwood Park and Ward 2 Coun. candidate
A few months ago Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and by association the Liberal Party of Canada, announced that he had credible evidence that some sitting Conservative members of Parliament were beneficiaries of foreign interference, essentially labelling them as traitors to Canada.
On Jan. 28, the Foreign Interference Commission published its final report. Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue found no evidence of foreign inference regarding the election of members of Parliament. Will Trudeau and the Liberal Party be held accountable for lying to Canadians and calling some elected MPs traitors?
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The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are looking to turn things around in Alberta after losing Games 1 and 2 in their playoff series versus the Sherwood Park Crusaders over the weekend at Rogers Rink.
An overtime penalty –for having too many players on the ice – cost the Silverbacks Game 1 on Friday
Both teams scored around the halfway mark in the first period
with Salmon Arm's Liam Bursaw being first to light scoreboard
assisted by Payton Nelson and Tanner Walos
The Crusaders took the lead 39 seconds into the second frame
and held onto it until the five-minute mark in the third
the Crusaders' Jeremy Loranger potted a power-play conversion
giving the Alberta guests a 3-1 win.
the 'Backs again lit the scoreboard early in the first period
though this time the Crusaders were able to respond within the frame
with John Alex Banks capitalizing on a high-sticking call on Grant Dillard.
Sherwood Park pulled ahead early in the second frame with another penalty conversion
the Crusaders' Jude Bray added the game winner
Last goal of the night was scored 40 seconds into the final frame by Cole Cooksey
The game ended in a 3-1 win for Sherwood Park.
Games 3, 4 and 5 are set to take place April 8 and 9 at the Sherwood Park Arena
with playoff action returning to Salmon Arm and Rogers Rink if needed on April 13 and 15.
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Thank you Kelly for you spot on letter. It’s good to know someone else cares about the fiascoes going on under our Golden Dome.
In a time when we may be headed into the most serious recession since the second world war, we are spending like drunken soldiers.
Kelly was right. Something has got to give. We have a $800,000,000 road maintenance deficit, a shortage of rural R.CM.P., understaffed EMS and we are pushing a proposed $100,000,000 pickleball building — something has to give.
The Municipal Election is in eight months. We had better know the quality of the people we elect next time. Not because his Dad had a cabin beside your dad’s or their son played soccer with your brother’s son.
We have a wonderful community on a backslide — 60 per cent of our population don”t vote. Possibly apathy is our biggest problem. We are not allowed by council to vote on $ 100,000,000 projects.
We are no longer a democracy. We have fallen into the new category: excessive entitlement. You’re right Kelly. Something has to give. Do we care enough?
The U19B1 Sherwood Park Ringette’s Vortex team recently concluded a season marked by remarkable success in the regular season, culminating in a prestigious league banner win.
While the provincial championships presented a tougher challenge, the team’s journey was filled with camaraderie, personal growth, and unforgettable moments.
Vortex head coach Melissa Gill summarized the team’s regular season, highlighting their dominant performance in the Black Gold League.
“In session two we won the Black Gold banner and then in session three we never lost a game.”
The team’s overall record before provincials was an impressive 36 wins, one tie, and seven losses across five tournaments. In league play, specifically during session two, the team showcased their strength by going nine and one, ultimately securing the league banner. Gill noted that they only lost two games in the whole regular season.
Mirabelle Bloomfield, a graduating player, echoed the positive sentiment regarding the season.
“My last season was the perfect goodbye,” she said. “We played in five tournaments and came back four times with a medal and won the banner. It was a great season and even though we didn’t win a medal in provincials, the fun we had along the way made it okay.”
She attributed their consistent success to teamwork and enjoyment of the sport. “I think the reason we kept winning was because we worked together as a team and had a whole lot of fun while doing it. We trusted that our teammates would be where they were needed on the ice. We played for each other instead of individually which ultimately led to our success in the season and the close friendships that were developed.”
Morgan Rogers, another veteran player, shared a similar perspective on the team’s dynamic.
The pinnacle of their regular season was undoubtedly winning the Black Gold league banner. For Bloomfield, in her final year of youth ringette, this achievement held special significance.
“Winning the banner in my last year was an unreal experience. I have played ringette since I was five, and winning that banner felt like a full circle moment,” she said.
Article contentRogers shared this sentiment, describing it as; “One amazing way to end my last year, I never could have imagined being the top team in the Black Gold League. It’s an achievement I will never forget, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support and love from all my teammates and all the parents.”
Coach Gill emphasized the historical importance of this win for the team; “This was the first year I believe that anybody on my team including all the coaching staff had ever won the Black Gold banner.”
Despite their regular season dominance, the provincial championships presented a different landscape.
“I think we just got accustomed to winning and then when things got tough and everybody else showed up and it wasn’t easy for us to have the mentality to come back and win,” the coach explained.
Gill noted that the team tied their first game against a Calgary team that had previously defeated them in a tournament. A home ice loss to Fort McMurray was a heartbreaker which was followed by a win and another loss in the crossover game, ultimately ending their provincial journey.
Reflecting on their takeaways from provincials, Bloomfield emphasized the mental aspect of the game and the importance of team support.
“It’s important not to get in your head and to lift up teammates anyway you can. Whether it be playing a specific song in the dressing room or taking a moment to compliment their performance.”
Rogers echoed this, highlighting the need to stay present in the moment; “My main takeaway from provincials is that it’s important to focus on the game in front of you. Lots of times we’ll start thinking ahead about what other teams we’ll need to beat to win provincials, we won’t focus on the team in front of us until we’re scurrying all over the ice to catch up when we’ve lost the lead.”
Looking back on their youth ringette careers, both Bloomfield and Rogers expressed gratitude and valuable lessons learned.
“I am so thankful for all the coaches I’ve ever had the privilege to have, along with my teammates,” Bloomfield stated.
Rogers reflected on the importance of cherishing the teams on which she was a part; “I love ringette because I love my teams, all of those moments are the ones that stick with you and make you really love this sport.”
She further emphasized the lasting impact of the sport; “This sport is such an amazing way to create amazing bonds and learn valuable lessons, both easy and tough. Ringette has played a huge part in shaping who I am today, and I’m so glad I played as long as I did.”
Despite the disappointing end at provincials, the Vortex can look back on a season defined by outstanding regular season success, a historic league banner victory, and the strengthening of bonds between teammates.
Strathcona County is confident is has the right policies and plans in place to continue to grow the community and uphold a high quality of life for existing residents
Strathcona County is in the middle of a residential construction boom
with many new neighbourhoods building out and redevelopment plans underway within the established downtown area
The municipality reported a 3.5 per cent increase in population between May 2022 and 2024
and according to the latest census conducted last spring
Strathcona County’s total number of residents tallied 103,829 people — 75,575 in the urban Sherwood Park area and 28,253 in the rural portion
what sets Strathcona County apart from the rest of the Edmonton region and why are so many people moving here
“There are many things happening in our community that sets us apart,” said the county’s Planning and Development Services’ (PDS) senior coordinator of long range planning
and have a really robust commercial sector
We’ve also had quite a bit of lead up to the new development areas
so we’re in a good place to respond to the growing needs and demands
We’ve also been very intentional and proactive in our planning to meet the needs of new and existing residents as we continue to grow here.”
• Cambrian Crossing: Construction is ongoing in this area’s two major neighbourhoods
Cambrian is the county’s fastest growing development area with five of 10 stages in active building mode
The area will be built out with a density target of 38 dwelling units per hectare
According to the latest Municipal Census conducted in May 2024
more than 200 residents called Cambrian Crossing home
“Cambrian Crossing as a whole is definitely our fastest growing area,” Cambridge confirmed
• At a smaller scale — with an area of one quarter section versus Cambrian’s six
The density targets are also high in Hillshire with 35 dwelling units per hectare
Recent census data reported 87 residents living in 50 homes
local council approved the next phase of the growing hamlet just outside of Sherwood Park by rezoning nearly 15 hectares (almost 37 acres) south of Township Road 531 and west of Range Road 221 from agriculture future development zoning to low density residential and recreational within the Ardrossan East Area Structure Plan
Part of the approval will see the continuation of development of duplexes and various sizes of single-family homes
while the other part of the approval will launch a new product for the area: an executive lot — a 50-foot wide building pocket lot — the largest single-family lot ever built by Strata Developments
about 90 new homes will be constructed in that new eastern area
more than 1,200 people call Ardrossan home
• Centre in the Park: Sherwood Park’s downtown core continues to see redevelopment plans underway
The biggest area of construction currently is the $113 million Sherwood Care long-term care facility
which will house 210 continuing care beds and 12 hospice/palliative beds across six-storeys
Next steps for the area includes widening of Sherwood Drive and Granada Boulevard as well as a major upgrade of the wastewater systems
which will support future developments as they come
“We really strive for that best practice of a complete community
and you really see that in Centre in the Park; the amount of accessible that people have to commercial services and recreational services within walking distance
There’s something really unique about this particular area,” Cambridge said
“If there is an area where you can live without a vehicle in Sherwood Park
Strathcona County Council approved the first two nodes of development along Township Road 534
Council also approved the rezoning of another section spanning 430.6 acres of land to enable the development of a stormwater management facilities and future residential sales centres to service the first stages of subdivision at last week’s Feb
Bremner has three active subdivision approvals
but the timing will be based on developers
Mayor Rod Frank told the News shovels could be in the ground as soon as this summer
Recent changes to the county’s Land Use Bylaw (LUB) has increased affordable housing options
Those housing types can be turned into rental units
which the county is reporting a high demand for
Coming out of the recently created Affordable Housing Strategy
those LUB additions were made last fall and are already making a different in local housing and renting market
“These suites aren’t only great for the renter
but they’re also a mortgage booster for the homeowner
It’s a great way to gently integrate density in lower density areas and they provide an option for families who wish to house semi-independent children or parents
which can relief stain on other types of housing systems,” Cambridge noted
“There is lots of interest in secondary suites
especially in purpose-built rentals in the newer areas
a lot of the builders are offering it as an option
The reality is that homes are becoming more expensive and mortgage rates are expensive
so more people are looking for this alternative income source to allow them to own a home.”
Mayor Rod Frank said more people are attracted to call Strathcona County because if its unique mix of urban and rural lifestyles
there’s opportunities for businesses to develop agriculture
there’s quite often friction between urban and rural and we don’t experience that
We still have to manage those issues but it’s nothing like other communities,” Frank said
The mayor noted the municipality is going down the right path
It’s easy to get ahead of yourself with residential or to over concentrate in commercial
otherwise your community becomes unaffordable
we have to take advantage of our urban and urban setting
we have to create conditions that industry wants to invest here
so we need to support economic development in order to have jobs
and we have to encourage residential builds and the commercial will follow.”
Fire crews were on scene battling a blaze that broke out in the backyard of a five-plex unit in Village in the Park neighbourhood on Sunday
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentReceiving the call at 12:27 p.m., 23 members of Strathcona County Emergency services from Squad 1, Tower 6, Squad 5, Car 5, and Rescue 1 arrived at the fire at 12:32 p.m. to find the end unit of the housing complex ablaze.
Working to control the flames, the fire was under control an hour later, however, was not declared completely out until 4:34 p.m. All residents were accounted for and no injuries were reported.
“There was an issue with a leaking natural gas line that required the utility provider to dig up the line to isolate. This delayed the fire extinguishment declaration,” said Gordon George, Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES) deputy chief community safety and deputy director of emergency management.
Determined to be the result of a charcoal BBQ tipping over, likely a result of windy conditions, the contents of the BBQ caused nearby organic material to ignite and flames spread to the home.
Substantial damage was done to the unit where the BBQ was located, while the adjacent unit has some limited water and smoke damage.
Residents of both units have since been displaced, however, SCES said there were no requests made to emergency services for assistance with accommodations and the residents are working with their insurance companies and the building owner to secure accommodations.
An investigation of the fire has concluded the blaze was accidental. Initial assessments estimate the damages at $350,000.
Indeed, in the Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan riding, the leading candidate belongs to a political party far more interested in supporting fossil fuels than fostering renewable energy solutions. Voters have a real choice on April 28, and I hope they select candidates committed to climate action to protect the places we all hold so dear.
Have you noticed? Poilievre makes a policy announcement on his campaign, and soon after, Carney announces the same policy idea. Also, when Trudeau left office and the polls were in the tank, an impending increase in the gas tax in April was suddenly chucked. That increase had been endorsed by Carney. It appears that the Liberal Party didn’t do their policy homework with their new unelected leader.
The Liberals ran on Trudeau’s famous last name on his first election. It appears they’re using Carney’s name only and embarrassingly, copying Conservative policies after Poilievre announces them. I know Poilievre was told not to use cutesy names against Carney, but I can’t help myself. It’s no longer Carbon Tax Carney; we have Copy Cat Carney. And that is a fact.
Does anyone else see the irony in this current support-Canadian business movement while our oldest and most iconic company is going out of business?
The UCP and Danielle Smith are at it again. They totally pulled a fast one on Albertans. Remember the provincial police agency they said they wouldn’t form without a referendum? Well, it’s now formed; it’s a done deal.
It’s more broken promises by this government, time and again. Remember the pension plan referendum? I sure don’t. If Albertans believe this new agency will cost less than the RCMP, a rude awakening awaits us.
When a new police agency is formed, they always seek a higher salary than the last newly formed agency. This is done to attract veteran officers from other agencies to fill positions, which is certainly the UCP’s plan. Take for example, Surrey Police, which formed three years ago and is already one the highest paid in Canada. The UCP will never be able to fill positions without taking from other agencies, mainly the RCMP. And look at the mess that’s caused in B.C., robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Get the chequebooks balanced, Albertans. It’s gonna be a costly 2025 and beyond. Thank you, UCP.
Local Conservative MLA Nate Glubish wasn’t afraid to address the two elephants in the room during his Budget 2025 update to the local business community
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAt the most recent Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Strathcona-Sherwood Park MLA and Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish confirmed that he’s continuing to work hard on getting a new courthouse for Sherwood Park and to get the Strathcona Community Hospital expanded to serve a growing community
“As you know from previous budgets we were able to get some funding dollars for planning and to do some due diligence on what would an updated
upgraded and expanded hospital look like and that work continues
I had a meeting with Minister LaGrange yesterday morning to talk about exactly that,” Glubish said on March 19
With the province announcing patient expansion at the Misericordia and the Grey Nuns Hospitals in Edmonton
as well as committing to a standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital
Glubish said a case can now be made for investment in the Edmonton zone’s northeast portion
which puts Strathcona County’s hospital expansion on the radar
Expanding the local hospital — which lacks overnight care
and other services — has been a longtime plea of the community
the province announced $1 million each year over three years in planning funding for a possible hospital expansion; $1M from Budget 2024 was not spent on hospital planning and the province carried it forward in Budget 2025
“We have the perfect location right along Highway 16 and Clover Bar Road
so just know this is something that I’m pushing for very hard
I think the minister sees a lot of the opportunities that we share with that
and my hope is in the coming months and during this term I will be able to bring some better news to you,” Glubish added
The Sherwood Park Provincial Courthouse was built in the 1980s, and its lease at the strip mall located at 190 Chippewa Road was viewed as a temporary solution at the time, one that was meant to exceed 10 years.
As previously reported, flooding, heating, no soundproofed meeting space for lawyers and clients, an improper waiting area, no wheelchair accessible washrooms, no automatic doors, and a lack of spaces for adult probation, civil mediation, Legal Aid, native counselling, a resource library, the crown prosecutor, and the RCMP liaison all add up to the mounting problems for the well out-of-date and insufficient strip mall courthouse.
“When I read through the information on Budget 2025 from the province, first of all, I didn’t see any mention regarding where we’re at with our courthouse,” Harvey said during the March 11 council meeting, adding the promised $1M in planning in Budget 2024 was bumped forward to this year’s budget and nothing has been done. “I know Red Deer got a new courthouse, it’s all up-to-date and modernized, it’s quite nice, and our building is so outdated. Something needs to be done sooner than later.”
Glubish said a modernized courthouse continues to be one of his two top priorities for the community.
“Anyone who has driven by that knows that it could need some work. That is something that we continue to work on with the Justice Minister. We have some ideals but it’s not a done deal yet, but stay tuned on that. It’s a priority that I continue working towards,” the MLA said. “It’s important for Strathcona County to have its own courthouse and for our residents to not have to go into Edmonton.”