Sturgeon County

• String of industry-related earthquakes strike north of Edmonton

  The Alberta Energy Regulator's website lists more than 30 earthquake events in that area. All considered 'known induced,' that means they didn't happen naturally.

  Environment

  Apr 22
  
• Gibbons may lose town status amid $15.3M in debt

  Gibbons faces potential insolvency after previous town council pushed the community's finances into a $15.3 million hole, but the new council is predicting a balanced budget.

  Money

  Apr 15
  
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• Sturgeon County fire truck rolls off road amid freezing rain north of Edmonton

  Sturgeon County said freezing rain led to very hazardous driving conditions on roads north of Edmonton, and drivers were advised to stay vigilant and drive with extreme caution.

  Traffic

  Dec 30, 2025
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• Sturgeon County drivers want more safety measures on Highway 28

  Sturgeon County residents say collisions are becoming too common on Highway 28 at Highway 642, where a 54-year-old man was killed in crash with a semi this week.

  Traffic

  Nov 27, 2025
• Emergency crews drafting plans to welcome home residents forced out by wildfire

  Residents of Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton, who were forced from their homes because of a wildfire, may soon be allowed to return home.

  Fire

  May 12, 2025
• RCMP arrest Alberta man accused of tampering with sprinkler used for wildfire defence

  Alberta RCMP say charges are pending after they arrested a man accused of tampering with sprinklers used to protect homes near an out-of-control wildfire north of Edmonton.

  Crime

  May 9, 2025
• Redwater wildfire doubles in size even as cooler weather moves in

  While Alberta is experiencing cooler weather, officials say it's too soon to breathe a sigh of relief as the wildfire danger still remains high across much of the province.

  Fire

  May 8, 2025
• Sturgeon County wildfire wipes out family farm

  The community of Sturgeon County, Alta., has rallied behind a family whose ranch was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, helping to move livestock and setting up a GoFundMe drive.

  Fire

  May 5, 2025
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• Bail denied for 84-year-old man charged with shooting teen on rural Alberta property

  An 84-year-old man charged after a young person sustained life-threatening injuries from being shot on a rural property near St. Albert on June 29 was denied bail Thursday.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2024
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• 84-year-old man charged after youth shot on rural Alberta property

  An Alberta senior has been charged after a young person sustained life-threatening injuries from being shot on a rural property near St. Albert. 

  Crime

  Jul 2, 2024