Sherwood Park Explosions

• Report calls for Strathcona County to review emergency response, communication in wake of 2018 explosions

  The main recommendation put forward is that the county should review its emergency management program.

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2019
  
• Global News Investigates: Concerns over emergency preparedness, leadership after Strathcona County explosions

  A Global News investigation into how Strathcona County handled communications and public messaging around the explosions reveals some residents aren't sure the county is capable.

  Investigations

  May 9, 2019
  
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• Global News Investigates: Emails reveal attempt to control social media posts after Strathcona County explosions

  Internal emails between council, the executive team and the communication team reveal struggles over releasing information to the public and an attempt by the county to control posts on local Facebook groups.

  Investigations

  May 8, 2019
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• Sherwood Park parkade to reopen 6 months after explosions

  The Community Centre parkade will reopen on May 8.

  May 1, 2019
• Strathcona County Library to reopen 6 months after explosions

  The Strathcona County Library will reopen on Wednesday, May 8.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2019
• Some areas of Strathcona County Community Centre to re-open next week

  Strathcona County council and staff will return on Dec. 17, while the general public will be able to return to the common areas on Dec. 20.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2018
• Sherwood Park explosions caused $14M in damage

  Council approved the spending of $14 million in unbudgeted funds, as is policy for any spending over $2 million, to repair the damage caused by the explosions.

  Crime

  Nov 28, 2018
• Strathcona County staff return to work after explosions in Sherwood Park parkade

  Hundreds of workers returned to Strathcona County County Hall on Monday morning and will welcome the public back on Wednesday after two explosions earlier this month. Other parts of the complex will remain closed — possibly for months.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2018
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• Officials issue update on inspections of Sherwood Park complex rocked by explosions, no date set for when it’ll reopen to public

  One week after a Sherwood Park, Alta., complex housing Strathcona County Hall and a library and community centre was shaken by two explosions, an official told reporters Tuesday night that a plan is in place for staff re-entry but it's still not clear when the buildings will reopen to the public.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2018
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• RCMP provide update on Sherwood Park explosions, motive remains unknown

  Four days after a pair of explosions shook a community centre in the heart of Sherwood Park, Alta., RCMP said they can now confirm the initial blast was deliberately planned.

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2018