A quaint little shop opened on May 10 at 9930-103 Street, just a few doors down from Dovgan’s Ukrainian Bakery. Bev, the owner of Hair Flair & Unique Treasures, has a few things going on that will be of interest to shoppers. Bev has a one- chair salon conveniently located in her shop. Bev...
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“LAUGH and the world laughs with you, CRY and you get wet.” (Barbara Johnson, “Flashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life.”) The book looks at how we can use humour even in the midst of the devastating pain and struggles of our lives. I have been told I have a good sense of...
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The Redwater pool opens again for scheduled activities on May 28th, with Red Cross Swim Kids Lessons running in two sessions (June 6 to 17th and June 20th to 30th). Registration for lessons will occur on May 25th and 26th from 3:30-6:30 pm. Costs are $43.00 for 30 minute Level 1-3 and $50.00 for...
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Calgary-headquartered fertilizer producer, Agrium Inc., reported strong financial results earlier this month. “Record high crop prices and overall strong fundamentals for agriculture and the crop input market provided the basis for Agrium’s outstanding quarter, particularly in light of a slow start to the spring season,” said Agrium President & CEO Mike Wilson. This, combined...
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Town officials imposed a Redwater-wide fire ban last Tuesday, prohibiting the issuance of fire permits, canceling existing permits, disallowing campfires, and ordering any existing fires to be extinguished. Similar fire bans are currently in effect in surrounding communities, including Fort Saskatchewan, Gibbons and Bon Accord. Sturgeon County, Strathcona County, and the County of Thorhild...
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Now everyone has either had or can think of a friend or family member who has had one heck of an odd ball pet in their day. Southerners are far from any exception to that rule, and as such, my family has proven itself to stand out from the crowd as usual. Now, my...
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Another positive in our business community: a new hotel is being constructed behind the Park Avenue Inn by that business’ owners. Stars Inns and Suites is slated to open next March. Once completed, it will be a four-storey building with 92 rooms.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Fort Saskatchewan raised over $40,000 at their annual fundraising Gala last month to help support the society’s programs and services, with an additional $42,000 being donated to help fund a new bus.
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A partial fire ban remains in effect, due to the extreme windy and dry conditions in the region. Fires in all non-residential areas (City Parks) and portable briquette barbecues are banned, however the ban does not impact propane and natural gas barbecues and residential wood burning fire pits. Complete guidelines are at www.fortsask.ca.
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Fort Saskatchewan’s famous sheep will make their return on June 4 at 1:00pm at Legacy Park.
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