Edmonton’s homeless population has decreased, according to Susan McGee, Executive Director of Homeward Trust Edmonton, an organization that works towards ending homelessness in Edmonton. Ms. McGee, who made the announcement at her organization’s recent Road Home Conference, stated the homeless population in Edmonton has decreased to 2,421 from 3,079 since the last homelessness count...
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Editor Judy Sellin, BA discusses community spirit Of course we have more community spirit during the Christmas Season. Undoubtedly, we should be thankful for every organization, project and volunteer that work diligently putting forward a great amount of time and effort to provide a better Christmas for many. I think Fort Saskatchewan does have...
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A big Thank You to Sue and Bill Tkachuk for your random act of giving, in providing a beautiful Christmas venue, coffee, tea and yummy carrot cake muffins for the Random Acts of Giving book signing! Many books were personalized, pictures were taken with the author, the guest book was signed and door prizes...
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Feature Column of Life Church Pastor Bill Olsen We cheated winter pretty well so far, don’t you think? I don’t really like being cold much. I survive very well in the 90+ degree range, especially when there happens to be a beach near by! In spite of being cold, in my semi-demented way of...
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Every family has their stories of heroes of eras past… Like when great-great granddaddy Fred led the wagon train across the mountains in seventy below (typical Alberta summer). Yet the story I’m about to tell you is one that is a lot more recent and has held a tradition of honor and pride among...
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I know my position may not be the most popular one, but here’s the reality of the City tax increase debate, as I see it. The City is not overspending, and that’s obvious if the proposed tax increase is put in context — something in the range of $200 for the average homeowner. Other...
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This week’s Councilors’ Corner commentary is provided by Fort Saskatchewan City Councilor Stew Hennig. Vandalism By Definition: VANDALISM – Wilful or malicious destruction of public or private property. WILFUL – Said or done on purpose. MALICIOUS – Having the nature of or resulting from malice; deliberately harmful; spiteful. MALICE – The intent, without just cause...
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PET OF THE WEEK – “KELLY” Kelly is a lovely 15-year0old calico cat. Her human owner bought her at a pet store when she was just 6 weeks old. Kelly sleeps a lot now because she is older. She is leash and halter-trained and loved going for walks. A few meows at the door...
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Operation Red Nose, with its provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada, will again return to our city for its fourth Christmas Season. Brought to Fort Saskatchewan in 2007 by Rotarian Jim Benson, the service will again be offering those who spend an evening enjoying the Holiday Spirit with a safe alternative to driving themselves...
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I just want to say that myself and many others are so very impressed with the content of this paper. I find at the end of a long day and in need of a hot coffee, it is such a pleasure to be able to sit down and enjoy the reading of Over Easy....
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