PET OF THE WEEK “MOLLY” Molly is a beautiful 2-year-old Tuxedo Cat, born on October 16th. Molly is very special to her human family, as they adopted her from the 4 Paws Rescue. She is smart and understands the word “treat”. Molly is inquisitive, and over time has broken about a dozen glasses while...
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Shell Theatre will be hosting International Guitar Night next Tuesday, November, 16. International Guitar Night features its founder, Brian Gore along with an ensemble of other international guitar “luminaries.” Together, they bring evenings of acoustic guitar solos, duets, and quartets to audiences throughout Canada and the United States. In all, the performance promises to...
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This week, Fort Saskatchewan is again hosting Missoula Children’s Theatre, an international touring program that visits nearly 1,300 communities each year. Fort Saskatchewan has hosted this program in the past; on this visit, Missoula Children’s Theatre will be working with a cast of over forty young local actors from Kindergarten to Grade 12, to...
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This week’s Top Cop is Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Constable Amanda Hackett. She was nominated by one of our readers, who said “Amanda has devoted a lot of time to the Boys and Girls Club, club proper, and the Board. Amanda is a hard working advocate for the City of Fort Saskatchewan.” We certainly agree!...
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The old saying “a stitch in time saves nine” has not proven to be true for the Stitches clothing store here in Fort Saskatchewan. The store, located in Southfort’s Cornerstone Fort Saskatchewan Shopping Centre, is slated to close its doors by November 30th or sooner, depending on how fast its remaining stock sells. The...
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Over Easy, Please Editor Judy Sellin discusses retail stability in the Fort. Those of us who are residents and retail patrons of Fort Saskatchewan should be giving thought to Stitches clothing store, and their pending closure by the end of this month. Unlike the recent financial difficulties of Movie Gallery Canada, Inc., that resulted...
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Those who have been following national news headlines lately undoubtedly know of the federal government’s plan to make an un-tendered $16B purchase of F-35 stealth fighter jets from US aerospace firm Locheed Martin. If you are a particularly keen observer, you may have noticed the debate devolved further this past weekend, with the federal...
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As Remembrance Day approaches, I’m reminded of some very special people that have touched my life over these past years. My family always bore a strong military tradition and held it as a great honor to serve one’s country. Many of my family served dating as far back as my great great etc. grandfather,...
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Council Becomes Official This week’s Councilors’ Corner commentary is provided by Fort Saskatchewan City Councilor Stew Hennig. On Tuesday, October 26, 2010, the Council of the City of Fort Saskatchewan was sworn in by our very own Premier in his first “swearing-in ceremony” from the other side of the table. His comments to the Council...
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“Renewing Your Mind” Hello! I’m the Pastor of Life Church here in Fort Saskatchewan. This is something new for me to try, but, as much as I like doing the things I’ve always enjoyed doing, and eating the same foods. I’m always up to try something new every now and then. Over the...
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