Ali Mahdi, Owner of Mr. Laziz Subs (which opened earlier this year), on 100 Ave. in Downtown Fort Saskatchewan, recently told OEP that he sincerely wants to be a part of the community. “I don’t want to be just a business owner — I want to be a friend — I want my customers...
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James Seetoo and Harrison Mortara, owners of Fort Saskatchewan’s Mucho Burrito, are set up for their customers to bring in a can of beans for a charitable organization and enter to win a slow cooker packed with tea towels, a Mucho Burrito gift card, and a bottle of Mucho Burrito’s most popular sauce. Children...
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The City of Fort Saskatchewan yesterday announced that it was successful in its bid for $750,000 worth of funding from the River Valley Alliance to cover a portion of the cost of the 2.3 million dollar multi-use river valley recreation building at West River’s Edge. This multi-use building will host various functions and recreation...
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The Edmonton Eskimos yesterday announced that they have acquired import quarterback Steven Jyles, non-import kicker Grant Shaw and Toronto’s first selection (2nd overall) in the 2012 CFL Canadian Draft in exchange for quarterback Ricky Ray. After nine seasons with the Eskimos, Ricky Ray leaves behind an impressive body of work. Two time Grey Cup...
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The Government of Alberta last week announced that Bill 26, the Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2011, was passed. The act aims to reduce collisions and needless deaths and injuries on Alberta’s roads. “Impaired driving is preventable and Alberta will pursue coordinated actions that are proven to change behaviours when taken together,” said Minister of...
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The Alberta government yesterday announced that it is investigating the case of an individual receiving supports from a contracted agency funded by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program in the Calgary region who died in hospital after sustaining scalding injuries from bath water. “This is a tragic incident and my heartfelt sympathy goes...
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Hi, I hope you’re enjoying your Christmas season! I enjoy it every year, I love the food, the gatherings, laughing, and finally taking time to visit with old friends as well as new. At this time of year, I try to take a few moments every now and then to ponder the passing year...
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Keyera Corp. announced last week that it had entered into an agreement to purchase Alberta EnviroFuels (AEF), an iso-octane manufacturing business currently owned by Chevron Standard Ltd. and Neste Canada Inc. Iso-octane is a low emission, high octane gasoline blending component derived from butane, a key component of Keyera’s natural gas liquids business. The...
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Names can be detrimental to living life in joyous ways. One September a new gal named Goode arrived at high school. Poor thing. Not just her, but others, tagged with names that can be punned around with, by would-be comics, but really just wannabe witless wits. We nicknamed her Bad (of course). Strangers in...
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As we enter the Christmas season it is a time to gather together with friends and family, and to be thankful for the many blessings that God has graced our lives with. During this season we celebrate his gift of love and teachings of peace on earth. It is also a time to reflect...
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