Sturgeon River

• Fecal bacteria water quality advisory issued for Sturgeon River in St. Albert

  The Sturgeon River between Big Lake and downtown St. Albert is a popular spot for kayakers and paddleboarders, but they are being advised to avoid the waterway due to bacteria.

  Environment

  Apr 18
  
• Edmonton man arrested for robbery, staff threatened with knife

  An Edmonton man is facing robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and theft charges after police say he pulled a knife on staff that confronted him for shoplifting.

  Crime

  Jul 14, 2023
  
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• Canada election results: Sturgeon River—Parkland

  Global News projects Conservative candidate Dane Lloyd will win the seat in Sturgeon River—Parkland.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
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• Alberta Beach residents get some needed support following area flooding

  There is some relief for residents and volunteers who have been busy trying to get Alberta Beach back on track following Wednesday's high water levels.

  Canada

  May 28, 2020
• St. Albert issues warning to residents as Sturgeon River floods

  The city said low-lying trail sections at bridge underpasses on the south side of the river and west of Trestle Bridge were flooded.

  Weather

  Aug 18, 2019
• First Nation receives federal funding to help bison from Prince Albert National Park

  Research published in May shows that the Sturgeon River herd's population has decreased to about 120 animals from 500 in 2005.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2019
• Bison in Prince Albert National Park declining from overhunting: study

  Officials with Parks Canada said they have worked with the university for decades, including on the latest study, to find the best ways to manage the herd.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2019
• Man, 2 teens rescue 2 girls from the Sturgeon River

  Two girls are safe after being spotted struggling on the Sturgeon River after losing their flotation device.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2017
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• ‘I could feel the heat impinging on my shoulders’: St. Albert firefighter jumps into river to escape flames of grass fire

  A firefighter in St. Albert was forced to jump into the Sturgeon River Thursday afternoon to escape the flames of a massive grass fire.

  Fire

  Apr 15, 2016
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• North Saskatchewan River at lowest flow rate since 2001

  The North Saskatchewan river usually sees flow rates of 355 to 500 cubic metres per second. Right now the rate is 152.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2015