From May 1st to 7th, it is National Emergency Preparedness Week, a national awareness initiative which began in 1996. Emergency Preparedness Week is intended to build more awareness of how important emergency planning is for all Canadians. There are three simple steps to become better prepared before we encounter what could be range of...
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The City of Fort Saskatchewan finalized their municipal property tax increase last week. Council approved a 5.1 percent increase, which was lower than the 5.8 percent increase approved in the City’s interim budget in December of last year. The primary factor in the lower increase is higher than projected growth in property assessments resulting...
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I have always tried to be prepared for emergencies in an event of a disaster, however during my interview with Dave McRae, at Provident Place in Redwater, I learned I could be better prepared. I am the person that carries in her vehicle, a suitcase supply of everything from clothing needs to snacks. I...
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The tradition of dedicating a specific day to honour our mothers and grandmothers started quite a long time ago — 103 years ago this Mother’s Day, to be precise. As time has gone by, the tradition has spread across the world, with Mother’s Day being celebrated in various forms in literally hundreds of countries...
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From humble beginnings, the Sheeptown Players have grown in the past few years. They are always looking for new members; from actors to even volunteers, there is something for everyone who wants to be involved. Started over a decade ago, they are a community theatre group that has been actively involved in many facets...
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Local theatre group Sheeptown Players Drama Society will certainly try to “pull the wool over your eyes” throughout at least part of what will undoubtedly be a pair of outstanding performances this week. The group is hosting their annual murder mystery dinner theatre event, entitled “Murder Me Always.” The play, written by Lee Mueller,...
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Over Easy, Please had the opportunity to interview Sheeptown Players President, Stuart McGowan, last week. Following is an excerpt from our interview: OEP: There’s sometimes a sense that despite many groups and organizations putting together some amazing events in Fort Saskatchewan, there’s sometimes a certain level of “cultural apathy.” Would you agree with that?...
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PET OF THE WEEK “Tonka” is a soon to be five-year-old cat. He is very talkative, and always waits by the door for his owner to come home. He also has an imaginary friend that he chases. To nominate a pet of the week, or to run a pet memorial, e-mail a pet photo...
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Spring in the Fort Saskatchewan area is quite the event isn’t it? The image of individuals removing snow from their lawns with snow-blowers is one that is forever etched in my mind. These poor people, so desperate for a break from winter, will work tirelessly with shovel and power equipment to remove six-foot snow...
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