Discussion of Mayor Gale Katchur’s acceptance of per diems from the Capital Region Board has recently spread in many circles throughout the city, ranging from Council chambers to Facebook. But, receiving such funds from external boards in addition to municipal council salaries may not only be consistent with municipal policy, it may also be...
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What constitutes being a father? The answers to that question are probably as varied as there are fathers. Most of us probably know or knew our fathers, but for those who don’t have their father in their lives, often they have father figures, be it a step-father, a grandfather or someone special who is...
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The Farmers’ Market is gearing up for another successful opening next week with a free hot dog giveaway. The market will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, in the CN Station Parking lot with a free hot dog barbecue, sponsored by Agrium. Auggie, the city’s sheep mascot, will be making a special...
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Government of Alberta experts continue to work with representatives of the Energy Resources Conservation Board and Plains Midstream Canada to ensure cleanup of stretches of the Red Deer River and Gleniffer Lake following a pipeline release near Sundre on June 7. Significant work is occurring with more than 180 workers onsite both overseeing and...
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With about one week left to the deadline to enter, the Canada Day Parade needs more entries. As of Tuesday morning, the parade had 35 entries. The deadline to enter the parade is Friday, June 22. Parade applications can be submitted online at www.FortSaskCanadaDay.ca by clicking on the “Enter The Parade” button. Paper applications...
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Shell Theatre unveiled its 2012-2013 Performance Series this week, with an impressive lineup that opens on September 28th with alternative rock band, 54-40. Clasical music fans will be enthralled by The Winners Tour, featuring pianist Georgy Tchaidze and the Ceclia String Quartet, who will be visiting in October.Later that month, the Shell Theatre will...
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A draft report on Fort Saskatchewan’s transit service was presented to City Council at Tuesday night’s regular Council meeting. The Transit Study, started in October 2011, examined existing transit services and explored the feasibility of new routing options, new fare structures, possible enhanced local or commuter service as well as revenue and expenditure implications...
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In 2014, Alberta’s best young athletes will gather in Airdrie for the 2014 Alberta Summer Games. “Over the last four decades, the Alberta Games have served as a springboard for athletes’ future success in sport and in life,” said Christine Cusanelli, Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation. “Not only do we get to cheer...
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Sometimes it’s good to encounter things that shake you to your core, or take part in an event or go somewhere that takes you right out of your comfort zone. Our personal space gets kind of old and damp, maybe musty-smelling when all we ever encounter is what we always live with. The other...
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There is just something mesmerising about cement pouring out of the chute of a truck and watching it being spread, levelled and finished. On Tuesday, seniors sitting on a couple of city benches on 100 Ave., enjoyed the beautiful weather while also intently watching a Burnco cement truck pouring cement for J C Concrete...
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