Connecting with loved ones living with dementia can be challenging, but innovative approaches are emerging to bridge this gap. In Sherwood Park, community initiatives are fostering meaningful interactions and support for seniors facing cognitive decline.

One such initiative is the Sherwood Park Peer Group, a welcoming space for individuals who are blind or partially sighted to connect and share experiences. Meetings are held monthly at the Strathcona County Community Centre, providing opportunities for social engagement and mutual support.

In addition to peer support groups, Sherwood Park hosts events that promote community engagement among seniors. The annual Sherwood Park Highland Gathering, scheduled for July 25-26, 2026, at Broadmoor Lake Park, features activities such as piping and drumming competitions, Highland dance, and Scottish heavy games.

Furthermore, the community celebrates Seniors' Week from June 1-7, 2026, recognizing the contributions of older adults. The week includes various activities, such as guest speakers, live music, outdoor games, and information booths.

The new art exhibit at Sherwood Park’s Gallery@501 boldly reimagines local creativity, captivating visitors with daring colors and inventive textures.

Artists delve into themes of memory and transformation, using mixed media to blend painting, printmaking, textiles, and even retail stickers in unexpected ways.

Striking quilted works stir sensations of prairie winters and childhood, while hybrid sculptures fuse mythology and modern pop culture, encouraging visitors to discover personal stories within each piece.

This balance of the recognizable and the unfamiliar sparks fresh inspiration, making the exhibit a standout moment for the local arts scene.

Residents are embracing the opportunity to reflect and reconnect, and enthusiastic community response is drawing first-time visitors to events and free summer receptions.

Upcoming artist-led workshops and studio tours promise to affirm the gallery as a vital hub for Sherwood Park’s grassroots cultural life.

The stapler is one of the most common office tools in the world, but its origins are far more luxurious than you might expect.

The first known staplers appeared in the 1700s, and they weren't found in offices—they were made exclusively for royalty. One of the earliest examples was created for Louis XV, who commissioned a custom-made stapling device. Each handmade staple even carried the royal insignia, making every document fit for a king.

Abby Guezen of Sherwood Park has been named U SPORTS Female Athlete of the Year after a landmark season with the University of Alberta Pandas volleyball team.

The Alberta government has introduced redesigned driver's licences and ID cards featuring Canadian citizenship markers and personal health numbers (PHNs). The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has published three guidance documents to help residents and organizations protect this additional personal information.

Edmonton businesses are facing a surge of sophisticated fraud schemes, prompting urgent warnings from local authorities.

Offenders pose as reputable companies using fake email addresses, cloned websites, and real employee names, tricking suppliers into shipping large orders.

Invoices for these shipments go unpaid, leaving companies with heavy losses.

Many products vanish overseas, often bound for ports in Africa, making recovery nearly impossible.

Other scams involve purchases with stolen credit cards, resulting in chargebacks and further business losses.

Police urge owners to rigorously verify identities, watch for mismatched billing details, and train staff to spot warning signs.

Sherwood Park is seeing a vibrant surge in women-owned businesses, with local entrepreneurs transforming the community’s economy and spirit.

The anticipated Queen of Hearts Women’s Show returns on Saturday, March 14, from 12–5 p.m. at The Agora, spotlighting talented women-led ventures from across the region.

Attendees can browse unique handmade goods, specialty clothing, and wellness products, while also meeting the passionate founders behind these brands.

The event aims to foster community and collaboration, giving business owners a valuable stage for networking and support.

Organizers hope to inspire residents to shop local and celebrate the growing influence of women entrepreneurs in Sherwood Park.

Admission is free, inviting everyone to connect, discover, and uplift local women in business.