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Perfect Storm Athletics is expanding its inclusive cheerleading offerings by bringing its Special Abilities program to its Sherwood Park location. After offering the program for athletes with different abilities at its Edmonton location for more than 15 seasons, owner Leanne Campbell said she is looking forward to bringing the Special Abilities program to both locations. […]
I recently returned from an eight-day summer trip to Candle Lake, Saskatchewan, to spend time with extended family. We spent six full days at the lake, framed by two days of travel hauling our trailer. Managing a busy wealth management practice while coordinating the schedules of two teenagers means our calendar is relentlessly packed. Between […]
Kathryn Howden, RD Many years ago, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be a Rotary International Exchange student. Through this amazing program, I spent a year abroad in Denmark. Not only did I learn the art of ‘hygge’, but I learned to appreciate the Danish way of cooking: good ingredients, prepared simply, and […]
While it might seem early to some, Council has been engaged in budget discussions for 2027 since the beginning of the year. Unlike previous budgets, Council has taken a very hands-on approach this year and has been engaged in budget workshops since early January. These workshops help us take a closer look at the vast […]
Meaning into the infinite future, this phrase is one of the 10 fundamental principles that underpin treaties and enabled the expansion of Canada across the prairies. This, coupled with the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which recognizes First Nations title and confirmed treaty-making as a bilateral nation-to-nation process between the Imperial Crown and First Nations, established […]
Alberta now has 14,156 physicians registered to practise, the most in our history. Over the past year we added 1,226 of them, a 9.5 per cent increase, including 510 family doctors. That is the largest single-year gain in family physicians ever recorded in this province. Every health zone grew. Calgary, Edmonton, and rural and northern […]
Strange real-life news stories sparked the idea behind the latest novel by Strathcona County author Mandy Eve-Barnett, who says fiction allowed her to explore how people respond when their lives are pushed to the limit. Eve-Barnett said she discovered three unusual news stories while browsing the internet one evening and was struck by a common […]
According to a public health alert issued Wednesday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning patrons of a Sherwood Park coffee shop they may have been exposed to hepatitis A. The potential exposure occurred at Roasti Coffee Co., 52 Brentwood Blvd., during two periods: Aug. 4 and Aug. 13, both from about 8 a.m. to 4 […]
When the Park’s Shawn Marshall took over as artistic director of the Leduc Drama Society, he knew exactly what show he wanted to bring to the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. Marshall, a Fringe veteran of 10 festivals, said he had loved Kat Sandler’s comedy Punch Up since first discovering the script years ago. “When […]
United Conservative Party members in Sherwood Park will choose their candidate for the next provincial election during a nomination vote Aug. 22 at the Robin Hood Association, located at 141 Broadway Blvd. Voting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Former Sherwood Park MLA Jordan Walker and political activist Kathy Flett are seeking the […]
Political observers and voting advocates are disputing social media rumours claiming special ballots cast in Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum will not be counted. The claims have circulated online in recent weeks, but those disputing them say there is no evidence special ballots are being discarded, manipulated or treated differently from votes cast in person. University […]
Volunteer spotlight: Barry Calder “It’s everything I believe in: it’s community and having fun.” Like many people, Barry Calder started volunteering many years ago because of his kids, coaching soccer and serving as a Scouting leader. These days, you’ll see him volunteering at community events and at the races and marathons he helps run. Barry […]
By Kathryn Howden Last week, you may have heard about the carrot giveaway at SFB. We had 5,000 pounds of rescued, donated carrots that we couldn’t store properly, and they needed to be used. We decided to share them with our community and, as promised, I’m sharing ideas for putting them to good use. Food […]
Recently, a theme has been emerging in my conversations with people in Sherwood Park. Voters are telling me they’re frustrated with a provincial government that does things it never campaigned on and too often fails to listen to Albertans. Examples of the UCP government moving ahead despite significant public opposition have become difficult to ignore. […]
It’s been a big year for local soccer lovers. From the excitement of the FIFA World Cup to celebrating Phoenix FC’s 50th anniversary, there has never been a better time to be a Sherwood Park soccer fan. And while the looming winter season may mean the fields will replace scoring with snow, Phoenix FC’s upcoming […]