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James Coates will remain at the Remand Centre after failing to comply with COVID-19 public health regulations.

An update is expected to be released later today.

His next court appearance is scheduled for February 24th. 

Additionally, a GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the massive expense of treatments.

More information from Parkland RCMP is expected later this week.

No new deaths were reported and over 2000 residents have recovered.

The charge follows the church holding multiple sessions with hundreds of its members in attendance.

The church has continued to hold Sunday service despite visits from both Parkland RCMP and AHS.

Any organization affected since the beginning of the pandemic will be eligible.

Plowing between Calahoo Road and King Street, and between Highway 16A and Mohr Avenue begins this morning.

No injuries were reported. However, crews are reminding drivers that they are responsible for all costs associated with recovering the vehicle as well as any environmental remediation costs.

Nearly 2000 residents have recovered.

The ground-breaking announcement was made earlier this morning.

Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Parkland County residents will have lots to choose from this October.

Staff at vet clinics struggle to keep up with the sudden demand as a result of stay-at-home measures.

No new deaths were announced and over 1900 residents have recovered.

Most small business owners are contemplating permanently closing due to back-and-forth shutdowns.

Newly elected U.S. President Joe Biden carried out his campaign promise to tear up the presidential permit keeping the Keystone XL expansion alive.

No new deaths were announced as part of yesterday's update.

Outdoor gatherings can also have up to ten people.

Sadly, one new death was recorded in Parkland County.

It was reported stolen last Saturday morning.

Many students in the Tri-Region will be heading back after learning online since the holidays.

The highway was closed for several hours. No charges will be laid.

Two people are facing charges and will appear in court this month.

Anyone with surveillance in the area is asked to call Parkland RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

The move comes after news broke that politicians and government staffers had traveled abroad over the holidays.

Despite the good news, the province fell significantly short of its promise of offering to vaccinate 29,000 Albertans by the end of this month.

More than $30,000 and an estimated 15,000 pounds of food have been collected for the Parkland Food Bank so far.

Residents have until January 17th to drop off their Christmas tree.

Over a thousand residents have also recovered from the virus.

Two of the incidents took place in Stony Plain with the other occurring in Spruce Grove.

Cash and food donations will be accepted until Christmas Eve.

Dean Screpnek will start on January 18th.

Frontline healthcare workers will be the first to receive the shot on Wednesday.

Despite new measures introduced, new cases continue to rock the county.

Two major incidents led to two separate arrests.

It's also recommended that residents install door cameras for the times you aren't at home and post signs noting that they are on your property.

Some measures are in effect this morning, while other restrictions will kick in this Sunday.

No new deaths were reported yesterday and 604 residents have recovered.

Two separate drug busts took place in mid-November and earlier this month.

All three will appear in Stony Plain Provincial Court later this month.

The exchange zone is located in the front parking lot at the Parkland RCMP detachment.

The incident dates back to December 2017.

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The Mayor was involved in an agriculture accident back on September 11th.

They are also asking residents to follow temporary speed limits and slowdown in construction zones.

The initials have been left on green transformer boxes throughout Spruce Grove. Anyone with information can contact Parkland RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

The restrictions will remain in effect for the next three weeks.

A total of 318 residents have recovered so far.

The testing site opens today

While restrictions may be lifted next week, minor hockey player Jalena Slootweg believes it could be extended causing more harm than good.

Fortunately, no new deaths were reported for our area and a total of 259 residents have recovered.

Since the snow started falling in our area, six vehicles that were left running have been stolen.

While the pause may be lifted next week, many residents wonder why certain group activities that have followed all proper protocols were postponed in the first place.

The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

As of this morning, all residents and visitors to the area must wear a mask.

Locals can tune in online or on TV.

New numbers were released yesterday after online difficulties prevented any new updates for the Tri-Region.

As temperatures drop and families prepare to ice fish or skate, many groups are reminding Parkland County residents to make sure they know when it is safe to be on the ice.

The investigation is ongoing.

The changes are only for those in Alberta including Parkland County that are under the age of 18 and experienced those symptoms without a known exposure.

The incident took place on Oct. 22nd at 2:50 pm. Anyone with information is asked to call Parkland RCMP or their local police.

While the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health says Halloween is still a go, most residents have had to find unique ways to take part in this year's festivities.

Sadly, one new death has been reported in the Parkland County area.

The incident took place early this morning at 1:14 am.

The bylaw kicked in yesterday afternoon after the Town recorded eight new cases of COVID-19 for a total of eleven active cases.

The letter informing parents of the positive case was posted on Sunday.

The head of Spruce Grove's EMA made the announcement earlier this morning.

The bylaw may be implemented if the City is placed under a watch by the province.

The move comes as the province shifts to providing faster results for Albertans with symptoms.

A letter was published on Graminia School's website this morning along with emails sent out to those that might have come in contact with the individual.

The province has ordered 1.96 million doses of the vaccine this fall.

Fenn will appear in St. Albert Provincial Court next Monday.

The industry saw an unexpected spike in rounds played this season.

A letter was published on the school's website over the long weekend that confirmed the positive case.

The project is part of a partnership with Parkland School Division and Coventry Homes.

***UPDATE: 14-year-old Shakira Desjarlais has been located and is safe.***

Eastbound traffic from Stony Plain was directed to Highway 628 for most of the morning.

The Town anticipates it will serve residents by the New Year.

One hour sessions will take place from Monday to Friday at noon.

Lane rehabilitation, sign installation, and road widening and paving won’t be worked on until 2021.

The current amount of people allowed on the ice is set at 15.

While some people are in favor of another shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19, small business owners here in Parkland County believe they won't be able to survive, despite all the new health measures taking place.

The online tool that was launched during the summer can help residents report property crime, missing items, and vandalism.

A letter was published on the school's website over the weekend that confirmed the positive case.

Last year, Alberta had the second-highest number of railway crossing incidents.

The fire was contained without damage to the surrounding properties.

The ongoing pandemic, as well as the cap on cohorts, have forced athletic departments to cancel events and change how gym classes run.

The City currently sits at eight active cases.

The male suspect has been sexually harassing female employees in Spruce Grove.

Nine events will take place this Friday at the Multicultural Heritage Centre and Public Library.

For the first time ever, the Tri-Region Terry Fox run will be held virtually.

Parents in Parkland County will soon be able to view their child's COVID-19 test results online.

The letter informing parents of the positive case was sent out yesterday afternoon.

The bench was contributed by members of the fire hall and the new fire truck will serve both Stony Plain and Parkland County.

Simon Farbrother joined the City last summer and will take off for Saudi Arabia later this month.

The interactive map was released this week. No schools in Parkland County have declared outbreaks so far.

Charles and Brianne Roberge spent two months in the NHL's playoff "bubble" in Edmonton.

The event begins tomorrow and will run until the 30th.

The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

The new bylaw will only come into effect if the Town is under a watch.

School zones are now in effect and drivers need to remember school procedures on drop-offs and pick-ups.

Students will return for staggered openings on Monday and Tuesday.

Stony Plain Town Office and Spruce Grove's City hall will reopen to the public next week.

Council will move forward with its temporary face coverings bylaw at another meeting this coming Monday.

Those who enter Grant Fuhr Arena today must wear a mask.

The meeting will take place at 9 am.

Stony Plain Mayor William Choy believes the tunnel was dug with the purpose of a bank robbery nearly a century ago.

The free event takes place on Zoom at 7 o clock.

The bylaw may be implemented if the city reaches the active number of COVID-19 cases that would place it under a “watch” status as determined by the province.

The emergency department will open at 10 am.

The meeting will take place next Monday.

Anyone in the community is welcome to join and supplies will be provided.

Some locals are growing impatient about having to drive outside of the county and waiting in line for hours to get a test.

Due to new guidelines, families are encouraged to register for a spot on a farm's profile to guarantee a spot in this year's festivities.

Both awards will be presented at the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet in the fall.

The survey runs until 11:55 pm tonight.

The camp is running programs next Thursday and Friday.

Algae was discovered in the water before last weekend.

Some of the farms will hold virtual tours due to the ongoing pandemic.

Some of the biggest names in hockey have ordered from Charles & Brianne's food truck.

The draft bylaw will be reviewed on August 17th.

The 250km ride is in support of the You Can Ride 2 program.

40% strongly support mandatory face coverings while over 39% oppose the idea.

Public Health officers will continue to monitor the water and signage will be posted.

The virtual meeting will take place this afternoon at 5 pm.

After a successful pilot program last month, COVID-19 testing in pharmacies will be expanded across Alberta.

Anyone who boards a bus will have to wear a mask.

Today is the final demonstration before a workshop later on in August.

The food bank has been hard at work preparing for the fall in the chance that COVID-19 benefit programs stop.

This option is an alternative to the traditional voicemail method.

The only people exempt from this are children under the age of two and those with underlying health conditions.

Underground construction on 51 Avenue is nearly finished.

They are currently exploring the idea of VLTs and need your input.

Demonstrations will take place today and next week.

The large, dark grey Lincoln welder was discovered mid-July.

A number of precautions will take place at the beginning of September.

Police are looking for a suspect wanted for breaking into Riel Industrial Park and stealing a pick-up truck on July 16.

Reports from residents in the area suggest lightning strikes in the area may have triggered the fire.

BreakOut West ceremonies will go virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police have received multiple reports from residents that cyclists on the city's trail system have neglected to use their bike bell to alert pedestrians.

The lower section of the Legs of Fire Stairs has re-opened after a mudslide last week.

14-year-old Anna Stephen was last seen in St. Albert on July 15, and has now been located.

Multiple suspects broke into a home and aimed a firearm at the homeowner before fleeing and stealing her truck.

The doors will open to the public at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 20 with a phased in opening of the various amenities.

The project would create alternative entries and exits for nearby residential areas and potentially allow for future expansion of the hospital.

The extension will bring the time window up to September 30th.

A number of trails in Devon have been closed due to large amounts of rain recently.

The park will run daily from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m., and there a number of safety guidelines in play.

The Landrex Water Play Centre, community gymnasiums, community rooms, rec and fitness programs & the remaining indoor artificial turf will reopen as early as August 29.

The section will remain closed until it has been determined that the trails are safe to open again.

The report informs residents of major milestones, initiatives, and projects within Stony Plain, while providing clear and accurate financial reporting to the public.

Police and emergency crews were on scene in Spruce Grove's Broxton Park subdivision at 8:22 last night for an unfolding situation

Police are searching for a suspect after he inappropriately grabbed a woman at the Spruce Grove Walmart on June 26.

A maximum of 100 people will be allowed at the fitness centre at a time, and hours will be modified.

The service will allow riders to book in advance as well as book multiple riders at one time.

Boat launch users are reminded that even though the water levels are lower, the river is still moving fast, and is still a risk.

Water levels in both the North Saskatchewan and Pembina River are high and moving fast, presenting a risk to travelers and users.

Parkland RCMP are looking for anyone with information on an incident on July 3rd, where shots were fired.

Opening hours will be from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

The person posing as a bank employee convinces their target to send Bitcoin to clear up suspicious activity, before taking the dollar value of the Bitcoin sent.

The two men were arrested soon after the vehicle became disabled.

The City's seasonal Compost Depot will be open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m

Feedback collected from the Interactive Map will be used to guide the creation of the Transportation Master Plan.

Rick Paulson was found in a remote area, and there is no indication of a suspicious death.

The spray park will operate daily from noon to 7 p.m. and access will be available in two-hour time slots,

The event will run today from 1 p.m until 3 p.m. at Jubilee Park.

This will be the third year of operations for Pride in the Park, though due to COVID-19, it will be run online this year.

23-year-old Dannick Couture was last seen on June 20 in Edmonton, and it is believed he may be hitchhiking to Quebec to see family.

Sports fields, boat docks, dog parks and other off-leash areas are among the places now open with restrictions in place. 

The initiative aims to encourage cycling as a tool to promote mental health while increasing community awareness and safety.

Students can drive through the school parking lot to pick up their cap and gown at noon.

The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Town's Office and will roll down the majority of Devon’s major streets.

Council approved their nomination at Monday's meeting.

The new clinic will open in the place of the previous one, before moving to the West Central Fire Hall later in 2021.

Taste of Edmonton has postponed its festival to July 22nd –August 1st, 2021 due to COVID-19.

Two morning trips on commuter Route 560 will be temporarily cancelled as of Monday, June 29.

All items must be less than six feet by three feet and weigh under 200 pounds.

The library will be open from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and from 1:30 until 5:30 every Tuesday to Saturday.

Residents are asked to watch for crews and avoid entering the skate park while crews are at work.

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182, which killed 268 Canadians.

Activities such as a drum circle and a virtual movie night have been scheduled to celebrate and recognize the heritage.

Cadet Analise Hoberg has been chosen as the Top Sea Cadet of Alberta by the Navy League of Canada Alberta Division.

The review comes ahead of budget discussions in the fall.

Shoppers must maintain social distancing guidelines and sanitize before entering.

The southbound lanes of 48 Street between 55 Avenue and 57 Avenue will be closed today.

The centre will begin their re-opening on July 6.

The town has now placed the prime land at the corner of HWY 19 and 60 for sale with hopes to attract business growth.

A collaboration Parkland RCMP and the Edmonton Police Service led to the arrest of 32-year-old James William Kosik.

Devon Property Tax Forms will be mailed out by June 30.

Among the festivities is an online concert series from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring George Canyon, Dan Davidson, Nuela Charles, River Poets and Kym Simon.

The Stony Plain Public Library will re-open on June 22 with restrictions in place, while other services like community halls, sports fields and the Stony Plain Rotary Spray Park are set for a July 2nd opening.

A collaboration between Parkland, St. Albert, Westlock, Barrhead and Morinville's RCMP departments led to the arrest of three suspects.

Parkland RCMP were dispatched to Alberta Beach Monday afternoon, and the incident was resolved.

23-year old Hunter Alexander Duncan has been charged in relation to the death of Breianna Schamber.

The town will run an Indigenous Peoples Week Celebration from June 22-26 with virtual events scheduled throughout the week.

Curbside Large Item Pick-Up will occur from June 15-19 in Zone A, while Zone B will run from June 22-26.

The municipalities include the Town of Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Edmonton and Leduc, among others.

Paving of the intersection is scheduled for today with a plan to reopen the intersection to traffic by the end of the day.

The project, which was designated as a priority within five years, will run in three phases, with Phase one expected to be complete by September 15, 2021.

The Town of Stony Plain is reviewing the use of VLT's at local businesses after the Growth & Commerce Committee raised concerns of revenue loss.

The Devon Splash park will open on Friday with Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch, while the community pool will remain closed for the summer.

The update included an overview of work being done in three areas including the Summerville residential development, the Sommerville Springs demolition, and the Sommerville Gate project.

Services such as gyms, movie theatres and community halls will open up with public health guidelines still in effect.

Starting today, residents can once again hold Garage and Yard sales in Devon.

The 2020 EMRB Golf Tournament has been cancelled.

The water main on 51 Avenue East and West has been completed.

The Stony Plain BMX track has re-opened to the public with social distancing rules in place.

Surveillance caught footage of the suspect after breaking into a business on South Park Drive.

The parade will leave Spruce Grove Composite High School at 1 p.m. on June 13, and will make its way around the city.

Residents are asked be cautious when near the roadside mowers and stay at least 30 meters back when driving

Street sweeping will begin on Monday, June 8 in Meridian Heights.

Pride Week will take place from June 8-12, and will feature new online activities and learning opportunities each day.

A woman from Lloydminster has been charged with one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

Construction spending is expected to be over $450 million over the next two years.

Construction will begin at 12 P.M. and is expected to continue until early July.

The building will be demolished in order to be rebuilt at a larger scale.

At 11:50 on Wednesday morning, police responded to the report on Grandora Crescent, where a six year old girl who was riding a scooter was non-fatally hit by a car backing out of the driveway.

The water level at Alberta Beach has risen to the point of flooding, causing the AEMA to call of a state of emergency.

On May 26, a woman walking was walking near Servus Place when a man in a hoodie and possibly a mask reportedly attempted to choke her.

Back lanes on 48 Street between 53 Avenue and 55 Avenue West and those between 52 Avenue and 56 Avenue East will be closed starting Monday, June 1.

The Town's Municipal Office is also now open to the public

Four people are reportedly in the hospital after a fire broke out at the Gateway Square apartments on Grandin Drive at 1:30 this morning.

Stony Plain’s Flood mitigation report was finalized and presented to Council this week.

The three day-event, which was originally cancelled due to COVID-19, will be held digitally with social media contests.

Nearly $5 million has been cut from the Early Education Program in the Parkland School Division for the 2020-2021 school year.

17-year-old Kristen Rose Yellowknee was last seen in St. Albert on May 21.

The openings include all Green spaces and Fields, the Trails system, the Golf Course, and the Racket and Basketball courts.

James Elias Flynn was found with Methamphetamenes, Cocaine, multiple weapons and ID Cards.

Alberta Minister of Transportation Ric McIver and Mayor Cathy Heron held the ceremony to kick off the Ray Gibbon Drive Twinning Project on Wednesday

The Devon Public Library is now open to curbside pickup.

Starting at 10:00 this morning, the city will begin its process of re-opening play areas, beginning with Lions Park and Rotary Park.

The United States and Canada have decided to extend the border closure for non-essential travel.

Work will include widening the road on the west side, resurfacing the entire road from Willow Park Road North to 49th Ave, and construction of raised concrete medians.

MADD and local enforcement have placed a crashed car at the intersection of Highway 16A and Jennifer Heil Way as a reminder that impaired driving kills people and not to operate a vehicle if impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Those attending are asked to remain mindful of social distancing rules.

Parkland RCMP were dispatched to Stony Plain at 8:26 p.m. Wednesday after a pedestrian was struck by a train and killed.

59-year-old Francis Emanuel Mella is facing multiple charges related to the theft of $2.6 million from a business in Acheson from 2003-2014.

37-year old Sean Kirkland was last seen on April 27th in Spruce Grove.

The shows will start on June 17 and run on Wednesdays until August 5.

Police are looking to identify a suspicious man seen at a house near Stony Plain soon before it was damaged in a structural fire on April 27.

One man was apprehended after breaking into a vehicle on May 6, while another is still at large.

The detours come due to road closures associated with a water main replacement project in Grove Meadows.

Two St. Albert residents are facing multiple charges after an incident outside the Sturgeon Point Villas on May 6.

Open burning fires and major burn operations are prohibited at this time.

Parkland RCMP are reminding residents to always lock and remove valuables from their vehicles in response to recent reports of vehicle theft.

The money will be sent to the provinces and territories, who will choose which workers qualify.

Those who do not follow the regulations outlined may face fines up to $100.

Council approved a document outlining best practices for the Town of Devon to engage with Indigenous Peoples

RCMP are inviting all social media followers to send a direct message with questions or photos of their properties, where they will get a personalized response.

Crews will be in the Deer Park, Woodhaven and Woodside neighborhoods today.

The opening of the course comes with extra rules and regulations due to COVID-19.

A temporary turnaround has been established south of 51st Avenue, and construction will continue for the near future.

Virtual recreation programs are being considered by the town as restrictions surrounding COVID-19 continue to limit regular activities

1,500 weapons will now be banned in Canada under a new federal cabinet order.

The next step of loosening COVID-19 regulations in Alberta is reportedly coming this month.

The Town of Stony Plain has cancelled multiple summer events.

Two people have been arrested following a proactive patrol in St. Albert, where RCMP officers found a firearm, other weapons and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

The approval comes after a presentation by the Economic Stream of the new Mayor's Task Force.

St. Albert RCMP are reminding residents to remove valuables and lock up their vehicles after nine thefts from motor vehicles in a 24 hour period.

The Stony Plain Fire Department is reminding residents to follow the Fire Department safety guidelines for fire pits in town.

Hosting a block party will now be prohibited in Spruce Grove in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Former NDP MLA for Stony Plain Erin Babcock passed away Saturday following a battle with cancer. Flags at Stony Plain town facilities will be flown at half mast this week in her honour.

The 2020 Canada Day celebration has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Parkland County has closed three roads today due to drainage related issues.

The government of Alberta is close to releasing a new app that will help track Covid-19 transmission.

The town is shutting down the sales due to safety concerns regarding physical distancing and transmission through contact

St. Albert RCMP are asking the public's help to find 67-year-old Frances Elenor Delores Daniels

The 2020 K-Days and Taste of Edmonton Festivals have both been postponed due to COVID-19.

St. Albert RCMP are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect after they broke an egg on a jogger.

Residential street cleaning continues today in Devon, and will go until April 29.

College and university students currently in school, planning to start in September, or who graduated in December 2019 are eligible to apply for the fund.

The campaign, called #StonyPlainTogether, takes artwork and projects created by residents and shares them.

The City of Spruce Grove has temporarily closed outdoor sports facilities to the public.

Alberta Health Services says the move is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the 14 long term care patients at the facility.

Trudeau announced the new funding, which will retain 5200 jobs in Alberta alone, this morning at his press conference.

Stony Plain Downtown Redevelopment is scheduled to begin at the end of April, and run until the end of construction season.

Emily Jenks founded Project Joy to connect seniors in care facilities with their families and friends while visitors are not allowed during COVID-19.

Council was given an update on Transit in Stony Plain Tuesday night and was introduced to a new route option.

Mayor Houston put a call out to youth in the community nearly three weeks ago, asking them to write letters to him regarding how they are handling the COVID-19 quarantine situation

Parkland County has announced the Entwistle Outdoor Pool will not open for the 2020 season.

Anyone who has shown any COVID-19 symptoms is eligible to be tested, and can visit the COVID-19 testing website.

Charlotte Pardely's social distancing Easter Egg hunt quickly took off on Facebook, and has reached people across the world.

St. Albert RCMP are warning the public about the release of 39-year-old Donald Dupuis, who just completed a 12-month sentence.

According to Statistics Canada, the economy shed more than one million jobs in March due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Spruce Grove's Horizon Stage has extended its closure until September 1st.

Premier Jason Kenney says as many as 6,600 people could die as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the province if people don’t follow the government’s isolation protocols.

The Canadian Football league has become the latest sports league to suspend their season due to COVID-19.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday that the government is working with a number of Canadian companies to manufacture ventilators amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

After ironing out a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada will continue to receive respirators for health care workers.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the federal government will allocate $100 million to help food banks operate during the pandemic.

Effective today, the provincial government is directing Alberta Health Services to temporarily suspend parking fees for health-care workers and the general public.

Five fire crews responded to a structure fire in Onoway last night, and managed to put out the blaze.

Canada’s COVID-19 count has now surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases across the country.

The City of Spruce Grove has made a rule amendment for RVs, letting them park on streets during periods of self-isolation.

The Parkland County Transfer Station is expanding, and will do so in two phases.

Calgary-based T-C Energy says it plans to start construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline this month.

The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to shop locally by running a contest until April 30.