In a twist as disturbing as it was surprising, the man accused of murdering 29-year-old Fort Saskatchewan resident Dana Turner has admitted in Court to killing her, OEP has learned. As of press time, Mark Lindsay, 25, is on trial in BC Supreme Court in Kamloops on several charges stemming from a failed RCMP...
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This seems to be the time of year that hornets and wasps are very grouchy, which has kept me from keeping my front yard as groomed as I would like it to be. I think a well kept yard, both front and back, brings contentment for both the homeowner and neighbors, and therefore it...
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Just a few days ago, Helen Bourget opened her Blondes, Brunettes and Redheads Salon on 100 Ave. (across from Farnese Insurance), and right on the date she and her team had given themselves. The renovations started on August 3rd, and they were open for business on August 14th with the salon’s design renovations accomplished...
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For Darla, a single parent mother, 2010 was not a good year. “Everything fell apart, I lost everything two years ago… I was broke,” explained Darla. It is rarely easy to be a single parent mom but when everything bad seemingly happens at once, it makes parenting and life that much more difficult. “I...
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The labour dispute between members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and Revera Inc., which operates the Revera Retirement Living-Riverbend in Edmonton, has been referred to binding arbitration with the establishment of a Public Emergency Tribunal (PET). The declaration of a public emergency on Tuesday brings an end to the strike and lockout...
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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in a hit and run investigation. According to a media release issued by the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at approximately 10:00pm, Tuesday evening. The victim, who received minor injuries, was attempting to cross 84th Street and 92nd Avenue at the time....
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Fort Saskatchewean is now home to a new and used video game store, Top Notch Games, operated by Oliver (depicted) and his wife, Victoria. The store, which will set more permanent hours soon, offers a fabulous opportunity for local gamers to buy or trade-in both the very latest releases, as well as classics. Top...
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Alannah Pasychny (L) of Virgin 104.9 Radio and Southpointe Opa! Owner Tyson Friedley (R) on Tuesday. The duo were promoting the station’s “Cars with Stars” contest, which will see three Fiat 500 Pops given away to a lucky winner, their friend, and a complete stranger. More details on the contest are available at edmonton.virginradio.ca.
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Few people have ever seen a lynx. It’s because they don’t exist. They’re just an urban myth. The tracks that people see are from overfed monstrous tabby cats. In dire times, people let them wander in ravines and forests. It’s the punishment called the forced fast for fatness. Our tabby with the M (for...
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This past Saturday night, I was privileged to crank out a few tunes on the stage of the Shell Theatre in the Dow centre for the Life-changer concert. It was great to be able to “artistically vent”. I don’t get to do that as often as I used to! I would like to thank...
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