Sherwood Park News

07/31/2023

This year's Sherwood Park Highland Gathering nearly doubled in attendance over the previous year.
The July 22/23 weekend saw more than 13,000 attendees, exhibitors, volunteers and participants at Broadmoor Lake Park. It also collected almost $1,000 in cash donations and almost 2,000 pounds of non-perishables for the local food bank.
Bravo to all involved! Here's some of our favourite photos from the event.

07/31/2023

"The pinball community is so welcoming because they want everyone to love their hobby. They just don’t want you to get in the way of their game."

This year's YEGPIN Pinball and Arcade Expo hosted at Millennium Place from Thursday, July 20 to Sunday, July 23 offered more than 250 pinball and arcade machines to the public and professional players.

07/31/2023

"I jumped at the opportunity to go help… Just like everyone else, I find the news is devastating, so it’s nice to be able to go and help and to try to make a difference."

Firefighters from across Alberta are suiting up once again to send boots and equipment on the ground in Ukraine.

07/27/2023

"Volunteers are the backbone of any event, and we know Sherwood Park has a long history of volunteerism."

As the clock counts down to the next major sports event to be hosted in Sherwood Park, the call for more volunteers is being made.

07/27/2023

Strathcona County RCMP have arrested a 45-year-old male in relation to an arson investigation in June.

07/27/2023

One man suffered serious injuries after a road rage incident in Sherwood Park last Thursday, said police.

07/27/2023

"We’ve grown so much, and we’ve done a really good job at retaining players and developing players and most importantly, making it fun for everybody, but this opens up opportunities for everybody." — Josh Bishop, Sherwood Park Minor Baseball Association’s general manager

Operating by the Sherwood Park Minor Baseball Association, the first-of-its-kind facility dubbed "The Shop" is set to open on Oct. 1.

07/27/2023

"What I’m looking for here is a more detailed look at how do we provide better coordination for the arts and culture, and to make that a bigger focus within Strathcona County." — Ward 4 Coun. Bill Tonita

Today's story:

The local arts community might soon get a big boost.

07/25/2023

herwood Park's soccer prowess was put to the test during the Tier 4 Provincials.

07/25/2023

"If it’s not on their radar to improve service here, it needs to be on their radar."

Spotty cell service, poor wifi or no internet access at all? Help might soon be on the way.

07/23/2023

Just a reminder to keep an eye out for cyclists on rural roads today.

A new event in Strathcona County has hit its registrant goal and is expecting a busy inaugural event.

07/21/2023

"The homeowner heard a loud crack at approximately at 1:15 a.m. and the power went off to his house immediately. He looked out the kitchen window and noticed he had some fire on the roof of the structure east of his house, with smoke billowing along the roof line and that’s when he called 911."

The roof of a cabin in rural Strathcona County went up in flames after a lightning strike during the early morning hours on Sunday.

07/21/2023

Grab your plaid lads and lasses! The Sherwood Park Highland Gathering is taking place this weekend at Broadmoor Lake Park.

A growing festival is ready to kick off its third year of the event and organizers are expecting it to be bigger than ever.

07/20/2023

"The Games not only provide an opportunity for athletes aged 11 to 17 reach their athletic potential, but also creates an opportunity to showcase the hospitality that Strathcona County is known for.”

Strathcona County is officially interested in hosting the 2026 Alberta Summer Games.

07/20/2023

"We don’t have a demand issue, we have a supply issue... If we don’t plan for the future, we’re going to hurt ourselves.”

Today's top story:

BremnerAfter decades of studies, planning and debates, Bremner is finally a go.

07/13/2023

"Certainly, Shelter Paws has responded to a need in our community and has provided a safe and caring environment for stray cats and has facilitated re-housing and permanent adoption arrangements for over half of cats found in distress."

A cat shelter might become a permanent fixture in Strathcona County if a $160,000 ongoing annual grant is approved in Budget 2024.

07/13/2023

"Two dollars per person for Strathcona County, even if that saves one person a year, that’s well worth it." — Ward 3 Coun. Lorne Harvey

Today's top story:

STARS Ambulance is once again urging Strathcona County to up its annual contribution.

07/10/2023

Strathcona County RCMP officers responded around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 9 to the call of a vehicle fire at the property near Range Road 233 and Township Road 514. A body was found after extinguishing the blaze.

Police are investigating after a body was found inside a burning vehicle on an abandoned Strathcona County property on Sunday.

07/10/2023

Fatal collision took place just west of Elk Island National Park over the weekend.

A motorcycle rider has died after police believe he crashed into a moose east of Edmonton.

07/07/2023

Mark your calendars for July 22 and 23!

Highland Gathering

07/07/2023

The Alberta RCMP major crimes unit is asking for the public’s help to track down Bith Gattang Chuol.

A man allegedly involved in a kidnapping and murder in Strathcona County two years ago might be in Surrey, police warn.

07/07/2023

Sherwood Park's Expedia Cruises will be hosting an open house on Saturday, July 8 to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

A local business that has been helping residents plan their vacations for a quarter-century is celebrating a big milestone.

07/06/2023

Cheers to that!
Sherwood Park's 70 Acre Brewing Co. has earned its first Canadian Brewing Award.

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07/06/2023

Happening this weekend!

The temperature is about to get ranked up ahead of this weekend's Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo.

07/06/2023

"This is almost 20 years in the making." — Ward 5 Coun. Aaron Nelson

Construction on the Pointe-Aux-Pins Acres will begin August 1. Opening date set for summer 2025.

Today's top story:

The Pointe

07/04/2023

Bremner is back. Another public hearing is scheduled for July 18.

Bremner is once again a major topic of discussion in Strathcona County as it was the main focus of the June luncheon for the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce.