Knead Bakehouse has grown from a farmers' market vendor into a Sherwood Park storefront. The bakery opened in July 2026 at 560–3850 Sherwood Drive, serving sourdough, cinnamon buns, coffee and pastries.

Strathcona County has received IAP2 Canada’s 2026 Core Values Award for Organization of the Year.

The national honour recognizes its efforts to moderniz public engagement standards and include residents’ perspectives in community decisions.

Chief Administrative Officer Stacy Fedechko credited residents and staff for the recognition.

Alberta is investing more than $6 million in courthouse safety and security improvements, with Sherwood Park among the locations included.

The work covers access, emergency systems, security technology and custody-movement areas.

Completion is anticipated in 2027; individual courthouse funding and project details were not provided.

Strathcona County is considering replacement options for 84 bronze plaques stolen from 24 brick street markers in Woodbridge Farms.

Engraved concrete replacements and pillar repairs could cost $110,000 to $160,000.

The proposal was referred to budget deliberations on October 20; funding was not approved at that meeting.

An RCMP officer has been charged with assault causing bodily harm following an ASIRT investigation into an allegation of excessive force at the Gleichen detachment in October 2025.

Constable Marie-Helene Dupere was arrested October 22, 2026, released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court at Siksika Nation on November 26.

The allegation has not been proven in court.

Alberta RCMP withdrew an incorrect statement that an individual was in custody during a Strathmore armed robbery investigation.

An October 25 report said police apologized but had not provided further details about any suspect’s status.

This is a dated account, not a current alert or custody update.

A father’s observation helped turn an ordinary paper straw into a familiar everyday invention.

According to Smithsonian archives, Joseph Friedman watched his daughter Judith struggle to reach a straight straw at a San Francisco soda fountain.

He inserted a screw into a paper straw and wound dental floss around it, pressing ridges into the paper.

The resulting flexible section allowed the straw to bend toward the drinker without closing off the passage.

Friedman’s Drinking Tube patent was granted September 28, 1937; his contribution improved an existing object rather than inventing drinking straws themselves.

Make hydration part of your day with simple reminders: keep water within reach, have a drink with meals and take a bottle when heading out.

Fluid needs vary, and anyone with a prescribed fluid limit should follow their healthcare team’s advice.

Women entrepreneurs in Sherwood Park can look forward to dynamic networking events designed to help local businesses thrive.

On November 20, 2026, the Womanition Connect Group welcomes area professionals to its monthly luncheon at Headquarters Restaurant and Bar on 101 Granada Boulevard.

This popular event encourages attendees to share experiences, exchange ideas, and forge valuable business connections.

Participants are invited to bring a door prize, offering a unique way to introduce their companies to the group.

With no membership fee and a welcoming, pay-as-you-attend model, the atmosphere remains inclusive and focused on genuine growth.

Professional attire is suggested to enhance the business-forward environment.

Local women in business—from first-time entrepreneurs to seasoned leaders—can build powerful networks and advance their professional journeys at these gatherings.

The SPCC Local Artisan's Mini Market takes place Sunday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glen Allan Recreation Complex. Admission is free.

Artist Francis Marte leads a two-day winter landscape watercolour workshop November 7–8 at the A.J. Ottewell Community Centre in Sherwood Park. Registration is required.