Leaner Cabinet Brings Changes in Several Portfolios. Premier Alison Redford will be implementing her mandate with a slightly leaner Executive Council after yesterday’s unveiling of her Cabinet. Although several changes were expected given the electoral defeat of a handful of PC MLAs in last month’s election, there were nonetheless several surprises. Rookie MLA Ken...
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For certain we all have or had a mother. Whether she is with us now or not, she is the one that gave us life… or least that is where it began. But then there are some, for various reasons, who have never met their moms. But, I believe Mother’s Day is the perfect...
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Aunty Sue’s Restaurant will be conducting a very special grand re-opening this Saturday, and all are invited! Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur will be on hand at noon, for the official ribbon cutting at Aunty Sue’s new location (10001 103 St.) in the restaurant portion of the Brant Hotel, Downtown. The restaurant relocated to...
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Science fiction writers and theoretical physicists explore anti-gravity and anti-matter whilst I just explore anti-humor – poor exploring at that. I would like to formulate another theory: that of anti-sore. It would be a discovery that would benefit mankind to a greater degree than either of the two or three previously mentioned hypotheses. Akin...
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The first week of the first ever online census has officially wrapped up. Residents received a PIN number on bright green paper and were encouraged to enter their census information starting April 30. “The City of Fort Saskatchewan’s response rate to the online census is already over 22 percent”, said Corey Halford of Online Census. Online...
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Life is far more interesting when there’s purpose to it. I’m always amazed and saddened when I see those stumbling through their 70 or 80 years with no place to go, and no particular thing to do. I think that people who have a sense of purpose tend to live longer and healthier. They...
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In their ongoing efforts to promote safe driving on Highway 63, extra traffic sheriffs, RCMP, and three commercial vehicle enforcement officers were deployed on Highway 63 this past weekend to help increase road safety for Alberta’s families. “This weekend’s blitz highlights the role enforcement plays in helping Albertans to travel safely,” said James Stiles,...
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Tim Hortons last week called upon the pork industry and their suppliers to eliminate gestation stalls for sows and to develop clear plans and timelines by the end of the year to phase out such housing systems. The company also set a goal of purchasing at least 10 per cent of our eggs from...
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The City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Shop Fort First Committee launched a new Loyalty Card program and website, www.shopfortfirst.ca, with the aim of rewarding Fort Saskatchewan residents who currently buy local and to encourage others to change their buying habits, committee Chair Tom Pearson announced Monday. The Shop Fort First Loyalty Card program means Fort Saskatchewan...
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The Honourable J.C. Major, CC, QC spoke to the recommendations in his report on compensation, benefits and allowances to be paid to Members of the Legislative Assembly, last week. The extensive report outlines recommendations that if implemented in full, would result in a reduced total compensation for Alberta MLAs. Proposals include a salary of...
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