Fort Saskatchewan YOUR GUIDE
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Inside–2014 Welcome: 2 – A Welcome from our Mayor 4 – Fort Saskatchewan Gotta Luv It! 6 – Ask Us Anything - Visitor Information Centre 8 – Meet Awesome Auggie!
History: 10 – Our Historic River Valley
Culture: 18 – Community Events 2014 26 – Chamber of Commerce Trade Show 28 – Peoples of the North Saskatchewan Festival 30 – Legacy Park Family Festival 32 – Sheep Grazing 34 – Canada Day 36 – Movie Under the Stars 38 – Neighbour Day 40 – Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site
42 – Shell Theatre 44 – Community Arts 46 – Downtown Public Art 48 – Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery 50 – Fort Saskatchewan Public Library
Leisure and Lifestyle: 52 – Park at a Park & Explore • 56 – Be Active! • 57 – Map of Fort Saskatchewan 60 – Community Garden 61 – River Valley Fun 62 – Camp in the River Valley 63 – Fort Saskatchewan Prairie 65 – Water Fun 67 – Harbour Pool 69 – Children’s Summer Camps 70 – Youth Action Club 71 – Minor Sports Association 73 – Winter Fun 74 – Men’s Senior AAA Hockey 75 – Urban Living 77 – Dow Centennial Centre
Produced by: City of Fort Saskatchewan, Culture and Tourism 780.992.6261 fortsask.ca Created/Published by: Darla McLean Advertising Sales by: Donna Reilly Photos by: City of Fort Saskatchewan, Corporate Photographer: Justina Gibson Real Life Photography • Brian MacKay Photography Historical Photos courtesy of the Provincial Archives
78 – Auggie’s Place Childminding Centre 79 – Special Event, Banquet and Meeting Facilities 81 – Fun For 50 + 83 – Volunteer Centre 85 – Local Fairways 87 – Elk Island National Park 89 – Go East of Edmonton
Downtown: 91 – Shop in the Heart of Fort Saskatchewan 93 – Farmers’ Market 94 – Downtown Sidewalk and Community Garage Sale 95 – Downtown Fall Festival 97 – Downtown Holiday Lights Up 99 – Santa Claus Parade 99 – Christmas Marketplace
Indexes: 100 – Dining in the Fort 109 – Churches 110 – Advertiser Index
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, however the publisher accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. If you find any shortfalls, please forward your comments to Culture and Tourism, City of Fort Saskatchewan, 780.992.6261 for future improvements. Special thanks to the advertising businesses for their support.
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Welcome to Fort Saskatchewan! Bienvenue à Fort Saskatchewan! “Welcome” to the City of Fort Saskatchewan where we welcome our visitors with open arms. We are waiting to brighten your day and bring a smile to your face. “We love our city and we can’t wait to show it to you!”
Mayor Gale Katchur
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What I can tell you about Fort Saskatchewan is we are a vibrant community; a very busy and active community and we enjoy an excellent quality of life because of our wonderful amenities and our small town values. As our visitor, I hope you have the opportunity to explore the city at a leisurely pace. WELCOME
If you enjoy arts, culture, history, recreation, shopping, dining, finding your spiritual connection, or a bit of pampering, I am sure you will find what you are looking for. Call us if you need any further information or head to the Visitor Information Centre at the Dow Centennial Centre, easily accessible from Highway 21. Whether you have travelled from near or far, I would like to personally thank you for taking the time to visit Fort Saskatchewan. I hope that you will consider coming again and again. Sincerely, Mayor Gale Katchur
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Fort Saskatchewan... You Gotta Love It! The heart of Fort Saskatchewan is the warmth and friendliness of our people who welcome visitors and newcomers with open arms. There are so many things to do whether you prefer outdoor activities, the arts, shopping or dining. There is something here that will put a smile on your face! Be sure to explore our river valley trails and parks, but don’t miss out on our culture and recreation facilities, art gallery, and performing arts theatre. Attend one of our many festivals and events and you’ll see how Fort Saskatchewan provides big city entertainment without the hassle! However, it has to be said that a trip to Fort Saskatchewan is not complete without visiting our world famous sheep!
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Community Information Population of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta: 21,795 (2013 Census) Area: 4,642 hectares Elevation: 624 metres above sea level Latitude/Longitude: 53°43’ N 113°13’ W Climate: Fort Saskatchewan has four seasons: Spring: 63 days Summer: 111 days Autumn: 70 days Winter: 121 days
Read through this Guide and if you need more information, call 780.992.6261. We’re waiting to help you with your plans but be warned, you may need to come more than once!
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Seasonal Temperature Averages: January: - 16.6° C April: - 4.2°C July: +17.1°C October: +5.1°C Annual Precipitation: Rain: 32.5 cm Snow: 99.7 cm Frost Free Days: 109 days per year Average hours of daylight per day: 12.32 hours (with up to 17 hours in the summer) 5
Visitor Information Centre
Ask Us Anything! The heart of Fort Saskatchewan is the friendliness of our people! Let us help you make the best use of your time by stopping at the Visitor Information Centre. There is so much to offer, we don’t want you to miss a thing. Our professional staff will answer your questions and suggest activities to suit your interests and schedule. There’s a bonus! Go ahead and explore our fabulous recreation and cultural centre because the Visitor Information Centre is located at the Dow Centennial Centre (8700 – 84 Street), a multi-purpose culture and recreation facility. There is easy access from Highway 21 and plenty of parking for your RV. If you head downtown, be sure to stop in at the 1937 Warden’s House (10006 – 100 Avenue) for information on our historic and shopping district and sheep grazing schedule. 6
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Dow Centennial Centre 8700 – 84 Street Tel: 780.992.6400 Hours: Weekdays - 5:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturdays - 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Sundays - 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Statutory Holidays 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Warden’s House 10006 – 100 Avenue Tel: 780.998.1783 Hours: May Long Weekend to September Long Weekend Monday to Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm September Long Weekend to May Long Weekend Closed Saturdays
Welcome to Fort Saskatchewan! This is a dynamic city with a small town feel and I hope you feel right at home! Sports, culture, global industries, exciting festivals, a picturesque trail system; you will find it all in Fort Saskatchewan. Enjoy your stay! Jacquie D. Fenske, MLA
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Meet Awesome
Auggie Our Mascot! It’s hard to resist a character as warm, wonderful, and woolly as Auggie—Fort Saskatchewan’s charming mascot. Auggie’s job is to make sure everyone who crosses his path feels that they are part of the Fort Saskatchewan flock. No matter how big or small you are, feel free to give this cuddly sheep a friendly hug or high five (or three). Auggie’s full name is Augustus, after Fort Augustus, the North West Company fur trading post built here in 1795. He’s a natural choice to link Fort Saskatchewan’s lively past with our stimulating present. Don’t ewe agree? Look for Auggie’s guest appearances at events throughout the year, including the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Trade Show & Sale, Legacy Park Family Festival, Canada Day Celebrations, Farmers’ Market Opening, Co--op’s Movie Under the Stars, Neighbour Day and the Santa Claus Parade. Follow Auggie (@AuggieFtSk) on Twitter to learn about events and happenings in Fort Saskatchewan. You can invite Auggie to your special event by calling the Sheep Hotline: 780.992.6261. 8
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Our Historic River Valley
The City of Fort Saskatchewan entered history well over 200 years ago with its original industry of canoe building. Near the mouth of the Sturgeon River was an ideal location for raw materials and the First Nations people named the area "Birch Hills." It was there that Anthony Henday camped in the spring of 1755 to prepare for his trip back to Hudson Bay.
Fort Saskatchewan Timeline 1795 – the North West Company built Fort Augustus across the river from present day Fort Saskatchewan. In the fall, the rival Hudson’s Bay Company established Edmonton House within musket-shot range of Fort Augustus 1802 – the North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company relocated to Edmonton 1821 – the two companies joined forces and established the fifth and last Edmonton House south of Edmonton’s current-day legislative buildings
In the late 1700’s, the North West Company and Hudson’s Bay Company arrived in the area that came to be Fort Saskatchewan. They established fur trading posts but by the early 1800’s, the fur trade was no longer profitable. The North West Company and Hudson’s Bay Company relocated to Edmonton, eventually merging as one company in 1821.
1874 – the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) arrived at Fort Edmonton
In 1874, the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) arrived here after a grueling march across the prairies. Led by Inspector W.D. Jarvis, 19 men of ‘A’ Division wintered at Fort Edmonton. In the spring of 1875, Jarvis looked for a strategic down-stream location to build a NWMP fort and thinking the Canadian Pacific
NWMP Fort
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1872 – Francois and Joseph Lamoureux arrived in the district and occupied land on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River
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Our Historic River Valley Railway would cross the river here, built Sturgeon Creek Post where modern-day Fort Saskatchewan is located. The name of the fort quickly changed to Fort Saskatchewan and although the railway’s plans changed, the fort positioned the community as a key northern police garrison. During the 1885 Riel Rebellion, the Seventh Company of the 65th Montreal Rifles protected the fort. The police fort was enlarged to become ‘G’ Division headquarters, but in 1913, the division was transferred to Edmonton.
Fort Saskatchewan Timeline 1875 – Fort Saskatchewan was founded when the North West Mounted Police built a fort on the current site of modern-day Fort Saskatchewan 1885 – Fort Saskatchewan became the headquarters on the 100-strong NWMP “G” Division 1889 – a house was built for the commanding officer of the North West Mounted Police in the northwest section of the old fort 1893 – the community boasted a general store, church, telegraph office, post office, hotel and bakery. 1894 to 1906 – Fort Saskatchewan’s population grew from 140 to more than 500 1899 – Fort Saskatchewan was incorporated as a village 1903 – an exceptional year for construction occurred with 53 new buildings constructed in the summer including Fort Saskatchewan’s first bank, the Union Bank, which later became the Royal Bank of Canada 1904 – Fort Saskatchewan was incorporated as a town. 1905 – residents jubilantly welcomed the arrival of the Canadian Northern Railway and the distinctive wood frame Fort Saskatchewan train station was built 1909 – the brick court house was erected
1875-1885 NWMP Fort
Today, the City of Fort Saskatchewan is committed to preserving its history and has opened the first phase of the 1875-1885 NWMP Fort. The Men's Quarters, Officers' Quarters and the Divisional Kitchen/Guardroom are open for visitors and are home to educational and interpretive programs. The next phase of the project is almost complete and will include the stable. 12
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1911 – 49 businesses and an $8,000 opera house were in operation 1913 – most of the NWMP “G” Division was transferred to Edmonton and fire swept through a large portion of Fort Saskatchewan’s business section, destroying $24,000 worth of buildings 1914 – hopes for an inter-urban street railway between Fort Saskatchewan and Edmonton were dashed when war broke out in August. Many young men from the area enlisted.
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Our Historic River Valley In 1913, the same year ‘G’ Division was transferred to Edmonton, the Alberta Government began to build a gaol (jail) in Fort Saskatchewan. It was used to hold criminals sentenced to two years less a day, as well as prisoners awaiting trial. Between 1916 and 1960, 29 prisoners were executed here. The prison operated an 800 acre farm to grow the inmates’ food, a gymnasium to maintain fitness, and carpentry, autobody and license plate shops. Old Gaol
Fort Saskatchewan Timeline 1914 – the North West Mounted Police fort was dismantled and the provincial government built the $200,000 provincial gaol on the NWMP site to replace an overcrowded NWMP guardroom. 1917 – an Alberta Provincial Police Force detachment with one member was established 1926 – The trail between Fort Saskatchewan and Edmonton was graveled. 1930 – The trail between Fort Saskatchewan and Edmonton was oiled.
One of Alberta's oldest Euro-Canadian communities, the settlement grew and became an agricultural distribution centre for the region. In 1904, Fort Saskatchewan became a town. Travelers to and from Edmonton had to make their way along a rough dirt trail that snaked around swamps and woods until the much celebrated 1905 arrival of the Canadian Northern Railway. The railway station was built near the town centre, near several grain elevators and a stockyard.
Warden’s House
1937 – The 1889 house built for the commanding officer of the NWMP was replaced by the current Warden’s house, with hardwood floors and French doors, making it one of the most luxurious homes of this period. 1950 – the trail between Fort Saskatchewan and Edmonton was paved 1955 – Sherritt Gordon transferred its Research Division to Fort Saskatchewan from Ottawa. The Fort Saskatchewan site began its cobalt refinery, which still operates. The Sherritt nickel refinery is also still running. 1958 – the Fort Saskatchewan Historical Society was established 1970 – the three-acre Fort Saskatchewan Museum and Historic Site was established
CNR Train arriving
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1985 – Fort Saskatchewan was incorporated as a city
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Our Historic River Valley In 1911, an addition was built on its west side to accommodate the community’s growing population and it became a significant stop on the transcontinental line from the east and an important transportation hub for this fertile farming district. It served Fort Saskatchewan until the late 1980s.
Fort Saskatchewan Timeline
The railway was also an important factor when Sherritt Gordon Mines was looking for a place to locate its nickel refinery in the early 1950s. Alberta’s natural gas deposits, needed for the ammonia leach process, was also a factor in attracting this company to the area. The community grew even more and welcomed additional industries after Sherritt Gordon Mines moved here in 1952.
1990 – the 1909 Courthouse was designated a Provincial Historic Resource
1985 – the site of the original 1875 North West Mounted Police fort was designated a Provincial Historic Resource 1988 – a new facility south of Hwy 15 was built to replace the old gaol
1992 – the City of Fort Saskatchewan began using sheep to maintain turf areas
Herding sheep
1994 – all gaol buildings were demolished except for the Warden’s house, gym, trades centre, workshop and management office 2007 – our city hosted 1,200 athletes and visitors at the 2007 Alberta Seniors Games 2008 – the original Canadian Northern Railway station was designated a Provincial Historic Resource
1909 Courthouse
The Courthouse at the Museum provides a structural reminder of the city's long tradition of law and order. It was constructed in 1909 as part of the government's ambitious program to develop the administrative and legal infrastructure of Alberta shortly after the province's creation. The courthouse originally heard both the criminal proceedings of prisoners from the Provincial Gaol and the disputes and issues of the local citizenry. The main floor also served as a residence for a member of the Alberta Provincial Police. 16
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2010 – The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay was welcomed into the City by 5,000 spectators. Many of the residents celebrated the Olympics with the “Spirit of the Torch” celebration at the Dow Centennial Centre. 2010 – the City of Fort Saskatchewan celebrated 25 years as a city on July 1st 2011 – Dow Canada celebrated 50 years in the Fort Saskatchewan Community 2011 – The Men’s Quarters and Officers’ Quarters of the 1875-1885 NWMP Fort opened 2013 – New City Hall opens 2014 – Shell Canada celebrate 30 years in Fort Saskatchewan and Sherritt International celebrates 60 years 2014 – the Dow Centennial Centre and Shell Theatre has been open for 10 years
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2014 April Fort Saskatchewan Art Society/Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild Location: Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and prior to shows at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400 Thursday, April 3 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898 Saturday, April 5 Boys and Girls Club 12th Fundraising Gala Location: Lion’s Mane, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street 6:00 pm Tickets: $65 per person Information: 780.992.0103 Saturday, April 12 24 Hour Spinathon for Kids with Cancer Society Location: JohnnyB FITT, 9419 – 94 Avenue Information: 780.998.7219
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Thursday, April 17 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898 Saturday, April 19 Easter Egg Hunt at Harbour Pool Sponsored by Jeff Morgan of Royal LePage Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Avenue 2:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Friday, Apr. 25 to Sunday, Apr. 27 Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Trade Show & Sale Location: Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Information: 780.998.4355
Saturday, April 26 Community Loonie Swim Sponsored by Smiles from Spenser Foundation Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Avenue 2:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 CULTURE
May Colleen Sillito Location: Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and prior to shows at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400 Thursday, May 1 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898 Friday, May 2 No One Asks For It! Wear Purple Presented by Families First Information: 780.998.5595 Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4 Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild Sale Location: Waiward Steel Pottery Studio, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Information: fspg.ca
Community Events 2014 Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 4 that ARThing Art Festival Presented by the Downtown Business Council Location: Fort Mall, 10420 – 98 Avenue and Fort Cinemas, 9922 – 100 Street 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Information: 780-589-DBC2 (3222) Thursday, May 8 Mother's Day Pot Luck Sponsored by Tim Hortons Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Avenue 12:00 – 2:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Thursday May 8 to Friday, May 9 Peoples of the North Saskatchewan Festival Presented by the Historical Society Location: Fort Saskatchewan Museum and Historic Site, 10006 – 100 Avenue 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Information: 780.998.3498 Friday, May 9 to Saturday, May 10 Sheeptown Players Annual Murder Mystery “Vanity Killed the Radio Star” Location: Lakeview Inn & Suites, 10115 - 88 Avenue Information: 780.999.6844 Saturday, May 10 Pancake Breakfast Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 8:00 – 11:00 am Information: 780.998.3898 Sunday, May 11 Mother's Day Swim Sponsored by Tim Hortons Mom Swims FREE Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Avenue 2:00 - 5:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
Thursday, May 15 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898 Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26 Country Classic Weekend Presented by the Josephburg Agricultural Society Location: Moyer Recreation Centre, Josephburg Weekend events include: • Friday, May 23 Farm Smarts Safety Camp • Saturday, May 24 Townwide Garage Sale, Agri Tradeshow, Rabbit, Horse Show, Youth Talent Show, Corn and Barley Night • Sunday, May 25 Pancake Breakfast, Townwide Garage Sale, Cattle Show, Agri Tradeshow • Monday, May 26 4-H Beef Show and Sale
June Shell – Fibre Arts Exhibit Location: Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and prior to shows at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400 Wednesday, June 4 Seniors Celebration Location: Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street 2:00 pm Information: 780.992.6623 Saturday, June 7 Legacy Park Family Festival Location: Legacy Park, 100 Avenue & 101 Street 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Admission: Free Information: 780.992.6262
Saturday, May 24 Community Loonie Swim Sponsored by Art Connor Painting Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Avenue 2:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Sunday, May 25 Stephie's Bike Tour for the Stollery Location: City Hall, 10005 – 102 Street 85 km, 45 km, 12 km, 5 km bike tours Information: stephiesbiketour.com Thursday, May 29 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898 FORTSASK.CA
Saturday, June 7 Legacy Park 5K Fun Run/Walk Location: Legacy Park, 100 Avenue & 101 Street 10:00 am Information: 780.992.6261 Saturday, June 7 BBQ Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898 19
Community Events 2014 Saturday, June 7 to Monday, Sept. 1 Visit our Sheep Locations: Beside the Fort Saskatchewan Museum and Historical Site, 10006 – 100 Avenue and the Rotary River Valley Amphitheatre 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Information: 780.992.6261
Saturday, June 14 STIHL Timbersports Western Qualifier Location: Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site, 10006 – 100 Avenue 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Information: 780.914.9609
Saturday, June 21 Community Loonie Swim Sponsored by Smiles from Spenser Foundation Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 2:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
Saturday, June 14 Mountain Equipment Coop (MEC) Race Location: West Rivers Edge Pavilion, 1875 River Valley Drive 5K, 10K, 15K race
Saturday, June 21 Downtown Sidewalk and Community Garage Sale Presented by the Downtown Business Council Location: 100 Avenue 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Information: 780-589-DBC2 (3222)
Sunday, June 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Presented by Families First Information: 780.998.5595 Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day Public Swim Sponsored by Titan Towing Dad swims FREE Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Avenue 2:00 – 5:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Sunday, June 8 Storm the Fort Obstacle Course Race Hosted by JohnnyB FITT Information: 780.998.7219 Thursday, June 12 to Thursday, Sept. 25 Farmers Market Presented by Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Location: CN Station Parking Lot, 101 Street & 99 Avenue 4:30 – 7:30 pm Information: 780.998.4355 Saturday, June 14 Kids Can Catch Location: West River's Edge Pavilion 1:00 - 4:00 pm Information: ab-conservation.com 20
Friday, June 20 to Saturday, June 21 Relay for Life Presented by the Canadian Cancer Society Location: Legacy Park (100 Avenue and 101 Street) Beginning at 7:00 pm on June 20, ending at 7:00 am on June 21 Information: 780.437.8407 or fortsaskatchewan.relayforlife @cancer.ab.ca CULTURE
Friday, June 27 Out of School Bash Sponsored by Home Team Advantage Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
July Art Gallery of Alberta – (TREX) Travelling Exhibition Program Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and prior to shows at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400 Tuesday, July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Locations: Legacy Park, 100 Avenue & 101 Street and Royal Canadian Legion Admission: Free Information: 780.992.6261
*Events are subject to change.
Community Events 2014 Friday, July 4 Hawaiian Day Sponsored by Teri Svendsen and Dyanna Retzlaff of Royal LePage Real Estate Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Friday, July 11 Water Fight Day Sponsored by Michael Wood Photography Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Friday, July 18 Pirate Day Sponsored by Robertson's Plumbing Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Saturday, July 19 Northern Alberta Femsport Hosted by JohnnyB FITT Location: 9419 – 94 Avenue Information: 780.998.7219 Friday, July 25 Carnival Day Sponsored by Heartland Ford Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
August Friday, August 1 Games Day Sponsored by Miller’s Ice Cream Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 –94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
Friday, August 8 Water Safety Day Sponsored by Custom Blinds by Design Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 3:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
Tuesday, August 12 Walk for Your Health 5 km and 10 km Presented by Volkssport Association of Alberta Location: Turner Park, north corner of River Road & 104 Street 6:30 pm Registration and 7:00 pm Start Information: 780.998.1033
Friday, August 15 Movie Under the Stars Presented by Co-op Location: Legacy Park, 100 Avenue & 101 Street Movie starts at 9:00 pm (weather permitting) Information: 780.992.6261
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Friday, August 15 Sports Day Sponsored by Denham’s Crystal Chrysler Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Saturday, August 16 Downtown Sidewalk and Community Garage Sale Presented by the Downtown Business Council Location: 100 Avenue 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Information: 780-589-DBC2 (3222) Friday, August 22 Inflatables Day Sponsored by Little Rascal's Trading Post Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Saturday, August 23 Summer Festival Sponsored by The Downtown Diner Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 7:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Friday, August 29 Back to School Bash Sponsored by Jeff Morgan of Royal LePage Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 1:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
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Community Events 2014 September Pleinly Friends Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and prior to shows at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400 Monday, Sept 1 Sheep Leaving Parade Legacy Park, 100 Avenue & 100 Street 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Information: 780.992.6261
Saturday, Sept 20 Pancake Breakfast Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 8:00 – 11:00 am Information: 780.998.3898 Saturday, Sept 20 Community Loonie Swim Sponsored by Hair Mantra Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Avenue 2:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
Thursday, Sept 11 Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898
Friday, Oct 4 Laughing for Love Location: Shell Theatre, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Information: laughingforlove.com Thursday, Oct 9 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898
Saturday, Sept 6 Neighbour Day Location: Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Information: 780.992.6262
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October Susanne Royale Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and prior to shows at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400
Saturday, Sept 20 Downtown Fall Festival Presented by the Downtown Business Council Location: 100 Avenue 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Information: 780-589-DBC2 (3222)
Sunday, Sept 14 Terry Fox Run Hosted by JohnnyB FITT Location: Legacy Park, 99 Avenue and 101 Street Information: 780.998.7219
Thursday, Sept 25 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898
Thursday, Sept 18 Take Back the Night Presented by Families First Location: City Hall, 10005 – 102 Street 6:30 pm Information: 780.998.5595
Saturday, Sept 27 Cultural Explosion Location: Legacy Park, 100 Avenue & 101 Street 12:00 - 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.5903
Saturday, Oct 18 Community Loonie Swim Sponsored by Pizza Delight Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 2:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Thursday, Oct 23 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898
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Community Events 2014 Saturday, Oct 25 100th Avenue Halloween Handout Presented by the Downtown Business Council Location: Downtown 2:00 – 5:00 pm Information: 780-589-DBC2 (3222) Sunday, Oct 26 Harbour Pool Fall Festival Sponsored by Servus Credit Union Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 2:00 – 5:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
November Susanne Royale Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and prior to shows at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400 Saturday, Nov 1 Active Living Expo Fort Senior High, 10002–97 Ave 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Information: 780.992.6623 Monday, Nov 3 & Tuesday, Nov 4 Legal & Justice Development Presented by Families First Information: 780.998.5595 Thursday, Nov 6 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898
Sunday, Nov 9 Connie Kaldor Presented by the Josephburg Agricultural Society Location: Moyer Recreation Centre, Josephburg Information: 780.998.9450 Monday, Nov 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony Parade starts at Harbour Pool, Ceremony to follow at Royal Canadian Legion No. 27, 9964 – 93 Avenue 10:15 am Information: 780.998.3466 Saturday, Nov 15 Christmas Pudding and Tea Presented by the Historical Society Location: Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site, 10006 – 100 Avenue 1:00 – 3:30 pm Information: 780.998.4904
Friday, Nov 28 Downtown Holiday Lights Up Celebration Presented by the City of Fort Saskatchewan and the Downtown Business Council Location: City Hall, 10005 – 102 Street 5:00 – 7:00 pm Information: 780.992.6278 Saturday, Nov 29 Santa Claus Parade Presented by Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Location: Downtown 11:00 am Information: 780.998.4355
Saturday, Nov 15 Annual Perogy Supper Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 5:00 – 7:00 pm Tel: 780.998.3898 Thursday, Nov 20 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898 Saturday, Nov 22 Community Loonie Swim Sponsored by Jeff Morgan of Royal LePage Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 - 94 Avenue 2:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
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Saturday, Nov 29 Christmas Marketplace Presented by Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Location: Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street 12:00 – 7:00 pm Information: 780.998.4355 Saturday, Nov 29 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides with Santa Presented by the Downtown Business Council 12:00 – 3:00 pm Information: 780-589-DBC2 (3222) 23
Community Events 2014 December Maria Derksen - For the Love of Creating Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 -84 Street Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and prior to shows at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400
December 5, 6 & 7 Milk and Cookies with Santa Presented by the Historical Society Location: Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site, 10006 – 100 Avenue Information: 780.998.1783
December Enchanted Forest Location: Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street and City Hall, 10005 – 102 Street Information: 780.992.6261
Saturday, Dec 6 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Presented by Families First Location: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, 10004 – 101 Street 7:30 pm Information: 780.998.5595
Thursday, Dec 4 Soup & Sandwich Presented by Pioneer House Club 50 Location: Pioneer House, 10102 – 100 Avenue 12:00 – 1:00 pm Information: 780.998.3898
Sunday, Dec 7 John Wort Hannam Presented by the Josephburg Agricultural Society Location: Moyer Recreation Centre, Josephburg Information: 780.998.9450
Friday, Dec 5 to Sunday, Dec 7 Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild Sale Location: Waiward Steel Pottery Studio, Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Information: fspg.ca
Monday, Dec 8 Early Bird Brunch Sponsored by Teri Svendsen and Dyanna Retlaff of Royal LePage Realty Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 6:00 – 9:00 am Information: 780.992.6162
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Wednesday, Dec 10 An Evening with Santa Location: Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street Information: 780.992.6400 Thursday, Dec 11 Christmas Pot Luck Sponsored by Teri Svendsen and Dyanna Retlaff of Royal LePage Realty Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 12:00 – 2:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162 Saturday, Dec 20 Winter Festival Sponsored by CUPE Local 30) Location: Harbour Pool, 10001 – 94 Avenue 2:00 – 4:00 pm Information: 780.992.6162
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Chamber of Commerce Trade Show and Sale Enjoy a Fun-filled Weekend! April 25 - 27, 2014 Fort Saskatchewan’s largest three-day event returns to the Dow Centennial Centre. The Fort Saskatchewan Trade Show & Sale, presented by the Chamber of Commerce, gives residents and visitors the opportunity to try new things, see new products, get new ideas and never leave Fort Saskatchewan. There are activities, giveaways and entertainment planned to suit all ages. Come and enjoy a fun-filled weekend! 2014 Schedule: Friday, April 25 • 5:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday, April 26 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, April 27 • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission: Friday: $2.00 Saturday / Sunday: $3.00 Children under 12 are FREE when accompanied by an adult Location: Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan More information: Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce 780.998.4355 or fortsaskchamber.com
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Money Machine Get ready for the Money Machine! Back by popular demand, we are determined to give away even more cash and prizes than ever! Baby Crawl Cheer your baby to the finish line at the Baby Crawl Contest! Contact the Chamber office at 780.998.4355 to register your little one. CULTURE
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Peoples of the North Saskatchewan Festival Discover Some Old-fashioned Fun! May 8 - 9, 2014 The Fort Saskatchewan Historical Society’s marquee event is a celebration of the lives of the Pioneers, Métis, and First Nations people who first inhabited Fort Saskatchewan and made it what it is today. Come and experience life in these early years. This unique two day event has a myriad of interactive cultural activities and you can watch traditional cultural dances and performances.
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Discover some old-fashioned skills at the Peoples of the North Saskatchewan Festival. • Discover tipi building • Enter old fashioned games and races • Experience early clothes washing • Find out how to spin, weave and quilt • Learn the skill of sawing wood • Make ice cream, bannock and butter • Try your hand at milking a cow or goat • Ride a Red River cart • Take part in old fashioned school activities • Visit a North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Fort
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Legacy Park Family Festival It’s All About Family and Community at the Legacy Park Family Festival! The 19th Annual Legacy Park Family Festival offers participants an exciting, hands-on opportunity to celebrate Family and Community, to participate in fun family activities and enjoy fabulous local entertainment. The festival is brought to you by the City of Fort Saskatchewan and the Legacy Park Family Festival Committee. The 5 km Fun Run/Walk is open to all ages and features great draw prizes.
Saturday, June 7, 2014 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Major Industry Sponsor Keyera Energy Ltd. is joined by local merchants, community groups and regional businesses in supporting this event. Local community bands, vocalists and dancers will entertain you at the Legacy Park Band Shell. Throughout the day, you can restore your energy at food and treat booths run by local youth organizations. The Legacy Park Family Festival is also the time when we officially welcome back our SHEEP! Come say hello to our sheep as they parade up from the river valley to their summer home in the Peter T. Ream Historic Park. Come out for the first time, or come back to Fort Saskatchewan’s Legacy Park Family Festival and experience our hospitality! See you there! Legacy Park (100 Avenue and 101 Street) Major Sponsor: Admission is FREE! Information: 780.992.6261 30
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ACTIVITIES
• 5 km Fun Run/Walk • Local Entertainment • Community Displays • Children’s Inflatables • Children’s Petting Zoo • Face Painting • Auggie, our Fort Saskatchewan Mascot • Hands-On Activities for Children of all Ages
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Sheep Grazing
Our Best-Loved City Sheep It started out as turf control but ended up as a major tourist attraction. If ewe haven’t already heard, the City of Fort Saskatchewan uses a flock of sheep (Finnsheep to be exact) to keep the grass trim in city parks. This eco-friendly way of looking after lawns has garnered regional, national and international acclaim since its beginning in 1992. The sheep are an irresistible delight to Fort Saskatchewan residents and visitors alike. It’s quite the sight to see a shepherd in the city, herding the flock of about 50 warm, friendly, and fuzzy sheep between Fort Saskatchewan’s parks. Border collies work to help keep the flock together.
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Join the Finnsheep Flock! Hours: Although subject to change without notice, the grazing schedule is 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday to Sunday, and statutory holidays, from June 7 to September 1, 2014. Locations: The area next to Legacy Park (100 Avenue and 101 Street),
You’re welcome to come up close and meet the living lawnmowers. The quiet sheep love attention and you can expect the whole flock to surround you! The sheep keep park grass trim and neat, their manure improves soil quality and the grazing sheep can reduce the use of pesticides and fossil fuels. The friendly sheep symbolize the perfect mascot for Fort Saskatchewan—a community known for friendliness, warmth and hospitality. The animals always return to the farm healthy and well fed. In fact, the sheep thrive so well on park grass, they have to be loaded into two trailers to go home, though they fit in just one upon arrival!
Beside the Fort Saskatchewan Museum and Historic Site in Peter T. Ream Historic Park (100 Avenue and 101 Street), Around the Rotary Amphitheatre in the river valley.
Join Us: Welcome Back Celebration - June 7, 2014 Goodbye to the Sheep Parade and Picnic in the Park - September 1, 2014 Sheep Grazing Program Supported by: Information: Call the Sheep Hotline 780.992.6261
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Plan Your Day! 2014 SCHEDULE: Tuesday, July 1 Pancake Breakfast 8:00 – 10:00 am Royal Canadian Legion parking lot 9964 – 93 Avenue
Parade - 11:00 am Begins at Jubilee Recreation Centre (101 Street and 96 Avenue) and winds through downtown
Canada Day
Opening Ceremonies
Show Your Canadian Pride! Join the Celebration! Gather your family and friends! Dress in your snazziest red and white clothes! Get set to celebrate the city’s main summer event, Canada Day - Fort Saskatchewan style!
1:00 - 1:30 pm Legacy Park 100 Avenue and 101 Street behind the CN Station
Afternoon Entertainment at the Legacy Park Band Shell 1:30 - 5:00 pm
Every July 1st, residents and visitors honour Canada’s birthday in an all-encompassing, old fashioned community celebration.
Evening Entertainment
Plan to start your Canada Day at the annual pancake breakfast, sponsored by Dow Chemical Canada Inc., and served by the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department. Enjoy the always-fun Canada Day parade marching through our downtown sponsored by Shell, then follow the crowd to Legacy Park (free entry) for the opening ceremonies. Make sure you get a complimentary Canada Day cupcake and ice cream courtesy of Agrium. The July 1st extravaganza includes a petting zoo sponsored by Sherritt International, inflatables sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fort Saskatchewan, band shell entertainment sponsored by Shell, and plenty of unbridled community and patriotic spirit!
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7:00 - 10:00 pm
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fireworks (weather permitting) 10:45 pm Rotary Amphitheatre, behind Legacy Park 100 Street and 100 Avenue *All times are subject to change.
For more entertainment, seek out a game of horseshoes or some refreshments at the Fort Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Legion (9964 – 93 Avenue). You’ll also find pie and coffee in the hall at St. George’s Anglican Church (corner of 99 Avenue and 101 Street). Be sure to stroll alongside the polished cars at the ever-growing Annual Show & Shine organized by Heartland Ford. This fantastic car event will be even bigger this year, with more classic nostalgia, more muscle, and more wheels. You can also check out the Museum or visit Pioneer House across the street for a bite to eat. Just outside of town, visitors can check out the RC Flying Club and watch the amazing aerial acrobatics. Canada Day continues into the night with the happy sound of fireworks as they light up the evening with a rainbow of colours fluttering against the sky. Fort Saskatchewan residents and visitors of all ages look forward to the annual fireworks tradition with great anticipation. The display is generously sponsored by the City of Fort Saskatchewan. Local small businesses also pitch in to support this great fireworks display. Watch for this professional pyrotechnic display overtop the Rotary Amphitheatre in the North Saskatchewan River valley near Legacy Park. Information: 780.992.6261
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Friday, August 15, 2014 9:00 pm
Co-op’s Movie Under the Stars Watch the Stars Under the Stars! It’s like going to a drive-in movie, but you need a lawn chair or blanket instead of a car! The annual Co-op’s Movie Under the Stars event is a fun family night you’ll want to repeat every year. There is no charge for this popular evening, so gather up your family and friends and make your way to Legacy Park. In the past, more than 1,000 people have attended the outdoor movie night, so arrive early to choose a good spot. Weather permitting, the show starts at 9:00 pm, though if the night is exceptionally bright, it may start a little later. Beginning July 1, you can vote for what movie you would like to see. Visit fortsask.ca to select one of these movie choices: The Sandlot (1993 • PG) Little Giants (1994 • PG) Little Big League (1994 • PG)
Kung Fu Panda (2008 • PG) Rudy (1993 • PG)
Location: Legacy Park Information: visit fortsask.ca or call 780.992.6261
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Neighbour Day 2014
Community and Volunteer Showcase
Saturday, September 6, 2014 10:00 am to 2:00 pm The City of Fort Saskatchewan is proud to celebrate the 16th Annual Neighbour Day showcase! This wonderful family fun event introduces visitors and residents to a multitude of opportunities in the fields of recreation, culture and social services. You will find informative displays by local community groups, service organizations and sports clubs, with representatives eager to answer your questions. It is an opportunity for you and your family to see what is offered through the City of Fort Saskatchewan and our many community organizations. Sign up for a program as a participant or a much valued volunteer. Neighbour Day always includes recreation and culture demonstrations. You can take advantage of free public skating at the Sherritt-CEP Arena, watch the kids enjoy balloon animals, burn energy in a jumpy inflatable and much more. Come to Neighbour Day to discover just how much fun Fort Saskatchewan is!
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We pride ourselves on getting you in our shop and back on the road quickly and repaired right the first time. Call Us to Book Your Repairs Now! See us for all your accessories for your pick up truck Parts & Service for both Heavy & Light Duty Trucks and Trailers Driveline • Electrical Repair • Oil Change • Brakes • Suspension Air Conditioning • Preventative Maintenance • Exhaust System Commericial Vehicle Inspections • Construction Equipment Google “Truckpro Fort Saskatchewan” FORTSASK.CA
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Fort Saskatchewan Museum and Historic Site Experience History Up Close! You can experience history up close at the Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site. Enjoy the view as you walk through this picturesque historic village and NWMP Fort located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Our museum keeps expanding with eight heritage buildings and the 1875-1885 NWMP Fort that are filled with period pieces to delight and intrigue you.
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Prepare to realize the impact the North West Mounted Police had on Canadian identity and western development. Discover how the Homestead Act changed people’s lives and how European immigrants and other early settlers shaped a new society. At the Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site, you can imagine yourself as a Constable climbing the bastion in the 1875-1885 NWMP Fort or as a student in the 1902 Castle School. Live life as a settler in 1905, see how the town doctor lived in 1930 and explore the sanctum of law and order at the 1909 Courthouse. Plan to spend the entire day. Bring an old-fashioned picnic lunch to enjoy at one of the museum’s picnic tables, explore downtown Fort Saskatchewan, Peter T. Ream Historic Park, the historic CN Station and who knows, you may even encounter our famous sheep on the river valley trails. Address: 10006 – 100 Avenue Tel: 780.998.1783 Email: museum@fortsask.ca Website: fortsask.ca CULTURE
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The annual mileage of a NWMP officer was close to 3,000 miles. In winter, they traveled by dog sled.
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The government of the North West Territories paid the NWMP 75 cents per day for prisoner maintenance. Recreational activities included tennis, cricket and baseball. The first hanging in the North-West Territories occurred on December 20, 1879 in Fort Saskatchewan. Between 1916 and 1960, there were 29 hangings at the Provincial Gaol in Fort Saskatchewan The first doctor in Fort Saskatchewan was assigned to the Fort in 1886. The Canadian Northern Railway arrived in Fort Saskatchewan in 1905.
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Shell Theatre
A Fort Saskatchewan Gem!
How to Stay in Touch with Shell Theatre From following our tweets and joining our ever-changing Facebook page to subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter, we've got some great ways to help you stay connected with what's happening at Shell Theatre. –follow us on Twitter @shelltheatre –Like us on Facebook by visiting facebook.com/shelltheatre –Subscribe to our monthly newsletter by sending an e-mail request to culture@fortsask.ca 42
The City of Fort Saskatchewan’s extraordinary Shell Theatre, located in the Sherritt Cultural Pavilion, has it all! A fully equipped professional venue featuring 538 seats to host theatrical shows, graduations, drama productions, music concerts, dance festivals and recitals. Every seat is a great one in this intimate venue; come discover why Shell Theatre is one of Fort Saskatchewan's hidden gems.
Performance Series The Shell Theatre has featured celebrated musicians like Trooper, April Wine, Matthew Good, Randy Bachman, Rita MacNeil, and George Canyon as part of their past Professional Series performances. The Shell Theatre Performance Series season includes the Professional Series bringing you the popular stars of yesterday, today and tomorrow; the Fort Series allowing us to showcase the best of Fort Saskatchewan; and our Family Series which provide events geared towards entertaining your entire household! Stay in touch with Shell Theatre every spring when our new season is announced for special season ticket offers that will fit your theatrical tastes and budget! CULTURE
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Community Arts We Celebrate the Value of the Arts in Creating a Complete Community culture@fortsask.ca There are numerous performing and visual arts organizations that create, foster and showcase the work of local performers and artists in Fort Saskatchewan. Residents and visitors to the Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery are invited to experience our vibrant community arts scene and here are some suggestions on how. Take in an art exhibit or show by the Art Club or Pleinly Friends. View beautiful creations by the Pottery Guild, Quilting Guild, Spinners, Weavers, and Hand Dyers, or the Wood Carvers. If a little live theatre is in order, take in a performance by Rare Form Theatre or the Sheeptown Players. For the music lover, there are numerous concerts presented by Bach to Pop, the Community Band, Josephburg Choral Society or Josephburg Presents. Interested in taking in a show or exhibit or becoming a member of any of the groups? Contact them for more information: Art Club .................................................................................................................. 780.998.3574 Bach to Pop Choral ................................................................................................780.998.1243 Community Band ....................................................................................................780.998.3365 Josephburg Choral Society ..................................................................................780.992.1572 Josephburg Presents ..............................................................................................780.998.2740 Pleinly Friends..........................................................................................................780.992.0282 Pottery Guild ............................................................................................................780.992.1886 Quilting Guild ..........................................................................................................780.998.7197 Rare Form Theatre ................................................................................................780.686.4403 Sheeptown Players ................................................................................................780.999.6844 Spinners, Weavers & Hand Dyers ........................................................................780.998.2456 Wood Carvers ..........................................................................................................780.998.4979
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City of Fort Saskatchewan Culture Information e-mail: culture@fortsask.ca CULTURE
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Downtown Public Art The City of Fort Saskatchewan's Downtown Public Art program cultivates, connects and encourages a community rich in artistic and cultural opportunities and to breathe creativity and life into the heart of our downtown.
Mural The mural depicts the story of Fort Saskatchewan. A story of a fort on the North Saskatchewan River beginning with Aboriginal peoples, explorers, and fur traders. By 1874, the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) built Sturgeon Creek Post, which came to be called Fort Saskatchewan. Settlers followed and stayed to establish commerce, trade, and Inspector Jarvis industry. Still on the site of the original fort, The life-sized bronze statue of Inspector Fort Saskatchewan has become a thriving Jarvis is located in the Historic Precinct city, proud to honour its original settlers with overlooking the 1875-1885 North West this mural. Mounted Police Fort. Inspector Jarvis was to find the perfect spot for a new NWMP Fort. And he chose the new site about 30 kilometres downstream from Fort Edmonton near the junction of the Sturgeon and North Saskatchewan rivers.
Art Benches Olive Over twenty years of the wildly popular sheep grazing program in Fort Saskatchewan is now enshrined in a new bronze sheep statue fondly named “Olive” after the longest serving member of the grazing crew who retired to farm life after the 2012 season.
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The art benches are a very unique Youth Art project completed by art students from the JP II and Fort High Schools. The students designed and painted fun benches that are located throughout downtown to be enjoyed by all. There are five colourful benches with themes ranging from superheroes to candy!
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Doggy Daycare and Training Centre
Doggy daycare with lots of Love, Hugs & Rubs Crisp country air with 5000 sq.ft. of outdoor space Daily runs in our 1½ acre securely fenced grass pen Grooming/bathing services - All breeds welcome All levels of obedience
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FORT SASKATCHEWAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND SHERRITT HEALTH SERVICES CENTRE Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital is a 32-bed acute care facility that provides a broad range of health services to the community. Offering: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
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For health advice or information, contact Health Link Alberta to speak to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 780-408-LINK (5465) or, outside the local calling area, call toll-free 1-866-408-LINK.
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Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery
Something New Every Month!
2014 Exhibits April Fort Saskatchewan Art Society (Painting) Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild (Pottery)
May Colleen Sillito (Photography)
June
One of the reasons Fort Saskatchewan boasts an impressive cultural climate is the bold line-up of vibrant exhibits at the Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery. Each new exhibit reveals a myriad of mediums and explores a variety of ideas, timelines, and talents. You will find this wealth of creativity and dynamic energy at the Sherritt Cultural Pavilion at the Dow Centennial Centre. Be sure to attend opening receptions, where you can meet the artists, browse exhibits, and indulge in refreshments. This popular gallery is booked well in advance, so mark your calendar to remember these upcoming events.
Shell (Fibre Arts)
July Art Gallery of Alberta (First Nations)
September Pleinly Friends (Mixed Media Painting)
October Susanne Royale (Fibre Arts)
November Susanne Royale (Fibre Arts)
December Maria Derksen (Painting)
Hours: Thursday - Friday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, and during evening performances at Shell Theatre Information: 780.992.6400
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Fort Saskatchewan Public Library We’ll help you find the perfect book!
HOURS: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Closed Sundays in July and August)
Closed: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, August Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday, Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Located downtown across the atrium from City Hall, the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library is a modern and expanded facility offering a bright, fresh, and welcoming environment. Escape in a great novel or movie, learn a new skill, enjoy a chat and coffee by the fireplace, or help your children learn through play. Our friendly staff will help you find that perfect book along with information you can trust. PLUS there are tons of great programs for all ages, free and available to everyone. The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library provides free access to wireless internet and 23 public access computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office software. Printing and photocopying are available for a small charge. A scanner is available free of charge. Preschool and school-aged children are welcome to enjoy the Interactive Learning Stations. The Library provides cardholders with access to a wide selection of downloadable e-books and audiobooks, online access to international newspapers, digital magazines, genealogical research, language learning, consumer information, and other electronic resources. Cardholders also have convenient access to the collections at the Strathcona County Library in Sherwood Park. For even more choices, cardholders can register at melibraries.ca to access Edmonton and St. Albert public libraries along with other libraries across Alberta. Cards cost just $12 a year for residents, with additional cards in the same household costing $3 per year. Address: 10011 – 102 Street Tel: 780.998.4275 Website: fspl.ca
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Park at a Park and Explore! The City of Fort Saskatchewan has green spaces galore! With more than 400 hectares of parks, natural areas, and green spaces you’re sure to find more than one favourite place to spend time. Greater than 50 kilometres of paved trails connect all major parks. The many historic points of interest enhance exploration, while special events add extraordinary variety. Visit Fort Saskatchewan parks to enjoy bird and wildlife watching, wildflower identification, play, exercise and sports or the simple pleasure of being outdoors.
Centennial RCMP Park Location: 97 Avenue and 90 Street
Visit Fort Saskatchewan’s Pineview neighbourhood to stroll grassy green areas and entertain children at the fun playground structures set in sand. If you’re a winter visitor, strap on your ice skates inside the warm-up shelter, then glide across the ice at the outdoor skating rink. Dedicated in 1974, Centennial RCMP Park was built to recognize a century of peace and progress in Alberta.
Eldon Brown Park Location: 93 Avenue, just east of Sherridon Drive
Visit this park to toss a ball or watch a game in action. Eldon Brown Park has a baseball diamond, as well as a soccer/football/rugby field. The park is named to honour Eldon Brown, the man who chose Fort Saskatchewan for the Sherritt Gordon Mines nickel refinery.
Henderson Park Location: Corner of Greenfield Way and Southfort Drive
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Explore Our Parks! Jubilee Park
Mowat Park
Location: 101 Street, between 93 Avenue and 96 Avenue
Location: between 96 Avenue and 82 Street or 95 Avenue and 89 Street
Jubilee Park is the place to go when you have lots of people with diverse interests to please. Visit this park to access the Jubilee Recreation Centre, Harbour Pool, Skateboard Park, Golf & Curling Club, Boys & Girls Club and Royal Canadian Legion. You will also find three baseball diamonds, a soccer field and the Kinsmen Playground.
Ready, set, play! Mowat Park welcomes you with three playgrounds, three soccer fields, two baseball diamonds, basketball nets and an outdoor rink. You will find fun and relaxation activities for all ages! Look for this park between Pope John XXIII Elementary School and James Mowat Elementary School.
Off Leash Park Location: just off 83 Avenue in the Eastgate Industrial Park, not far from the recycle station
Langworthy Park Location: the end of 98 Avenue, next to Lowe Avenue
Head to Fort Saskatchewan’s downtown’s east end along the natural parkland following Ross Creek. You’ll find Langworthy Park, a popular place for summertime picnickers to throw a blanket across the grass and enjoy an outdoor meal. Wintertime users are often seen with sleds, toboggans and inner tubes, sliding down the hill for exhilarating snow-day fun. The park is named after our first mayor, William Langworthy.
Take your dog to a park especially meant for four legged visitors. The Off Leash Dog Park has an enclosed and secure play area, so your dog can run safe and free under complete supervision. With about 2.5 hectares, this park also has plenty of room to explore with your favourite pooch. You will find park benches, garbage containers, bags for picking up doggie deposits and plenty of dog-friendly folk.
Legacy Park Location: 100 Avenue and 101 Street
Peter T. Ream Historic Park
The heart of downtown Fort Saskatchewan is home to the 7.5 acre Legacy Park. This popular picnic site has plenty of room for the variety of summer festivals hosted here. The band shell serves as an ideal venue for outdoor entertainment and the perfect gathering place for large groups. You can walk from Legacy Park to the Fort Saskatchewan Museum and Historic Site at the 1937 Warden’s House.
Location: Along 100 Avenue from 101 Street to 100 Street
In 2004, this 3.4 hectare park was named after Peter T. Ream to honour the man who was an essential part of preserving the rich history of Fort Saskatchewan. The Peter T. Ream Historic Park includes the area that houses the Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site and the original Fort Site.
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Explore Our Parks! Pryce Alderson Park
Turner Park
Location: Westpark Drive
Location: from downtown, follow 101 Street to River Road
Named to honour a former mayor, Pryce Alderson Park is where you will find picnic tables and benches throughout the park in addition to baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, playgrounds and a basketball surface. Located in the Westpark neighbourhood, this inviting 20 acre park is a superb open green space, perfect for flying a kite. It is also the home of the Kin Family Spray Spark.
Rotary Amphitheatre and Arboretum
Nothing beats a day along the river! Turner Park is a 28 acre park with unbeatable scenery. Whether you want to stay for an afternoon or camp overnight, Turner Park has special appeal. You’ll find sport fields and playgrounds and many picnic tables and fire pits throughout the park. You can reserve the picnic shelter for special events. There is also a beautiful campground run by the Fort Saskatchewan Lion's Club. (See details on page 62)
Location: behind the Museum (10006 - 100 Avenue)
The North Saskatchewan River valley is home to a beautiful natural grass hillside amphitheatre called Rotary Amphitheatre which was developed by the Fort Saskatchewan Rotary Club. The club continues to enhance the park with its ongoing project to establish an arboretum here. The Amphitheatre is where you can enjoy the fireworks on Canada Day and tobogganing all winter long. Skateboard Park Location: in Jubilee Park at 101 Street, between 93 Avenue and 96 Avenue
Grab your skateboard and safety gear and get ready to experience this remarkable in-ground, concrete facility. The skateboard park provides a wonderful opportunity for youth to be active, develop skills and have a good time. This popular teen hangout is a safe place for experienced skateboarders to practice, and a great place for new and aspiring boarders to watch. Bicycles are not permitted on the skate surface.
West River’s Edge Location: 1875 River Valley Drive
This natural river valley setting has attracted people to the Fort Saskatchewan area since the community was first established and it’s just as popular today. Be sure to admire the stunning scenery and discover the wonders of the wetland areas. You will also find the Dow Centennial Slow Pitch diamonds and Red Coat Landing boat launch. Visitors and residents can fish the Fort Lion's Community Fish Pond that is stocked with rainbow trout. West River’s Edge is where you can find the start of many of the City’s walking trails. There is also a multi-purpose building with two rooms available for the community to rent, public restrooms and two picnic shelters with wood burning fire places.
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Be Active! The City of Fort Saskatchewan Recreation Department’s goal is to enhance the quality of life of every citizen in our community. Our health and wellness programs provide the tools to enable healthy lifestyles. We plan services within our facilities in consultation with our user groups and community stakeholders and we strive to ensure that all of our programs and facilities are safe and accessible. Visit our website at fortsask.ca to review our current Leisure Guide to see the many exciting, affordable and user friendly programs available for all ages year round to keep you active and healthy. Be sure to check out our Children’s Summer Camps as space is limited. Registration starts March 10st! 56
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Local Sports Clubs Announcements There is so much to do in Fort Saskatchewan! With over 100 community groups, hobby clubs, culture and sports associations, you are sure to find something that interests you. Visit fortsask.ca and click on Residents/Community Groups for a listing of all the local clubs and their websites. Here are a few announcements to mark your calendar for: Fort Saskatchewan Ringette will host Come Try Ringette event this March and September! Visit cometryringette.ca for details! Fort Saskatchewan Outdoor and Indoor Soccer have amalgamated and are now Fort Saskatchewan Soccer. Visit their website at fortsasksoccer.ca.
We welcome your feedback and encourage residents and visitors alike to let us know if there are areas in which you believe we can better serve you. Send us an email at recinfo@fortsask.ca, follow us on twitter @FortSaskRec or call us at 780.992.6280. Enjoy our City and its many wonderful programs, parks and recreation facilities!
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Visit the Fort Saskatchewan Minor Hockey website at fortsaskminorhockey.com for the following:. Fort Sask Minor Hockey Mass On-line Registration June 1 - 30, 2014. Fort Sask Minor Hockey Schools, Conditioning Camps and Fury Female Hockey Camps begin August 25, registration starts June 1, 2014. Fort Sask Minor Hockey Rangers AAA Team tryouts begin Friday, August 29, 2014, registration starts June 1, 2014. Visit our Events Calendar starting on page 18 to view more local events, races and festivals taking place this year! So much to see and do in our great city. Gotta Luv it! 58
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Community Garden “As a community we are stewards of the environment and we are committed to using our resources wisely.”
The Fort Saskatchewan Community Garden was initiated in June 2011. The Youth Action Club’s Environmental Awareness Committee was instrumental in spearheading this initiative. The Community Garden benefits both the environment and the community by helping to improve air quality, beautify the environment and promote sustainability. More importantly, the Community Garden creates a more inclusive and complete community and encourages a healthy lifestyle. It speaks to the City of Fort Saskatchewan's vision of Community Sustainability. The Community Garden has 130 plots that are 10 x 10 in size that are available to residents of Fort Saskatchewan. The Community Garden is inspired by the success of the first three years and look forward to an even more successful fourth year. Location: 86 Avenue and 109 Street Information: 780.992.6265
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River Valley Fun
Launch and Viewpoints Listen! The North Saskatchewan River is calling with an invitation to explore! You can hear it in the sounds of splashing waterfowl, beavers slapping their tails, and water gurgling on its course through beautiful aspen parkland. The river beckons under a sunny blue Alberta sky!
Turner Park is a tempting picnic spot! Whether you want to plan a romantic picnic, family gathering, birthday party or big group function, you will find this park appeals to everyone in your party. Choose your favourite spot or book the much in-demand picnic shelter for larger groups.
Whether you want to discover the river by boat or from shore, an ideal place to begin is Red Coat Landing and Strachan’s Landing Boat Docks. You can launch a boat or explore the river’s edge on foot. Look for Red Coat Landing next to the West River’s Edge Wetlands area, just below the Valley Point residential subdivision bordering West Park Drive. Photo enthusiasts, birders and anyone who enjoys the outdoors will appreciate the view from the look-out deck at Strachan’s Landing, at the end of 103 Street, across the road from the Turner Park soccer field. If you would like to enjoy a closer look at the river, leave your vehicle at Turner Park and walk down the paved path from the floating dock below Strachan’s Landing. 61
2014 Dates and Rates • May 1 to October 31 (dates subject to change depending on weather)
Hours: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm Picnic shelter: $9.52/hour (plus GST) Overflow camping sites: $9.52 per day (plus GST) Booking: 780.992.6266
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Camp in the River Valley Imagine yourself sprawled comfortably in a lawn chair beneath the shade of the mature trembling aspen and balsam poplar trees, watching the water ripple by, as you sip on something cool. It’s easy to be a happy camper here. When you feel like getting active, stroll over to one of the trailheads to explore some of the 50 kilometres of paved walking and biking trails. Turner Campground by the Fort Lions is only a short drive to area golf courses, an indoor swimming pool and the historic downtown business core with its variety of restaurants, products, and services. It’s easy to distract yourself if it rains - just visit the Cornerstone Shopping Centre down the road and across the highway. This popular family campground features: • 24-hour resident supervision • Sites with and without power • Showers • Flush toilets • Picnic tables • Large covered picnic shelter • Playground and sport fields • River valley location, adjacent to 50 km of walking/biking trails • Proximity to downtown, museum, and historic precinct • Short drive to golf courses, indoor pool and other amenities 2014 Dates and Rates (Subject to change) Open: May 1 to October 31 (dates subject to change depending on weather)
Camping sites: Full Service (15 or 30 Amp Power): $34.00 per day (incl. GST) Power (15 or 30 Amp): $28.00 per day (incl. GST) Unserviced (tent only): $22.00 per day (incl. GST) Bookings: 780.998.4074 or fortlionscampground@telus.net
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Fort Saskatchewan Prairie, located in West River's Edge Park on the western edge of our city and bordering the south side of the North Saskatchewan River, is one of three remaining native prairie remnants in the Capital Region. The City of Fort Saskatchewan acquired this 13 hectare parcel of land to protect its natural heritage for the community and visitors to enjoy. The Prairie’s main entrance gate is located southwest of the Red Coat Landing boat launch, next to the West River’s Edge Wetlands Conservation Area. Thanks to a grant from BP Canada Energy, interpretive signs were added throughout this natural landscape to guide and educate visitors about the native plants and animals that still live here. One sign honours Dr. G. H. Turner who was one of the first doctors here in early 1900. He was an avid botanist, finding and naming 10,000 different plants in the area. He dedicated his collection to the University of Alberta Herbarium for 63
conservation. Botanists from the Edmonton Naturalization Group, have collected seeds from rare plants in Fort Saskatchewan Prairie to grow in their nursery and to help preserve the species. While walking in the Fort Saskatchewan Prairie, you might come across deer, porcupine, skunks or a moose. Several kinds of birds come through on migration and nest here either in the trees or on the ground. To protect this natural preserve, only foot traffic is permitted. Also there are no campfires allowed and dogs must be kept on a leash.
For information about helping with restoration activities or to book a guided tour or school field trip, contact S. Benoit at 780.998.1657. For more information about the Fort Saskatchewan Naturalist Society contact Art Hughes at 780.920.0090.
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Water Fun!
Kin Family Spray Park
Lion’s Park Bring your young children and their rubber ducks to the Lion’s Park wading pool in downtown Fort Saskatchewan. Toddlers and other young folk will be sure to enjoy the water’s refreshing coolness on a hot summer day. When it’s time to dry off, steer them to the playground at this free, family friendly park.
Kids see water and immediately expect to have a good time. That’s exactly what happens when they visit the animal-themed Kin Family Spray Park. Since its 2007 opening in Pryce Alderson Park, children and their families have been splashing around and cooling off at this modern facility. Admission is free and the sheer joy of water fountain fun is unbeatable, so keep those swimsuits and towels in your car throughout the summer. You never know when you might want a refreshing break. The Boys and Girls Club run a concession evenings and weekends during the summer (weather permitting). Pryce Alderson Park is easily accessible in the Westpark Neighbourhood. You’ll find ample parking nearby and washrooms next to the splash zone. The park’s 20 acres of green space include a playground, sand play area, baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, basketball surface and gorgeous trails.
Address: 104 Street, between 99 Avenue and 100 Avenue Hours: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday (throughout the summer, weather permitting)
Fort Lion’s Community Fish Pond Fort Lion's Community Fish Pond is located at West River’s Edge and is stocked with rainbow trout. All provincial fishing regulations apply.
Hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, after May long weekend to mid-September, weather permitting
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Harbour Pool
Harbour Pool is an indoor 6 lane leisure pool that offers lessons, games, competitive swimming, fitness opportunities and recreational fun. This completely accessible facility features a dry sauna, a whirlpool, warm pool, two spray toys and a zero depth bay area, all of which are irresistible to tiny tots, beginners and families. There is a Tarzan rope, a one metre diving board, a deep end slide and a climbing apparatus over the deep end of the pool. Harbour Pool is located at 10001 – 94 Avenue, near the Fort Saskatchewan Golf and Curling Club, the Boys and Girls Club and the Legion.
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Children’s Summer Camps Check Out Our Camps and Join the Fun This Summer!
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is committed to providing a fun, safe and caring environment at our Children’s Summer Camps to foster selfesteem, relationship building and respect for others. We are pleased to continue our weekly day camps this July and August for ages 4 – 13. From June 30 – August 22, we offer 8 weeks of: • Half day Kinder Camps for ages 4 – 5 from either 9:00 – 11:30 am or 1:00 – 3:30 pm • Full day Discovery Camps for ages 6 - 9 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm • Full day Explorer Camps for ages 10 – 13 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Both the Discovery and Explorer Camps will go on exciting field trips each week and visit the Harbour Pool or Kin Family Spray Park! Before and After Care is also available. To learn more about the camps and how to register, visit the City’s website at fortsask.ca or call 780.992.6280. 69
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What we do? We plan youth events, address youth issues and concerns, attend conferences and events, volunteer in the community, have fun and meet new people! How do youth join? All youth can join by simply attending a meeting. What's in it for youth? Aside from getting the opportunity to directly bring about change for all youth in the community, your experience with Y.A.C. looks amazing on scholarship applications, post-secondary applications and résumés! Youth Action Club Meetings: Mondays, September to June, 4 - 5 pm at the CN Station (10030 - 99 Ave) in the Kinsmen room. Cost is FREE! Have questions? Call Kristi at 780.992.6265 or email Kristi at kwahl@fortsask.ca.
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Minor Sports Association Young people interested in participating in Fort Saskatchewan Sports Programs benefit from the enthusiastic and dedicated efforts of the Fort Saskatchewan Minor Sports Association (MSA). This non-profit group works to promote rules of fair play, ensure athletes’ safety, and encourages coach/leadership training, in order to develop young members to be community ambassadors, while providing efficient, cost-effective services. The MSA promotes healthy and active lifestyle choices for children and youth through seven member groups. These represent amateur baseball, gymnastics, hockey, judo, lacrosse, ringette, and soccer. The association assists these program administrators and promotes KIDSPORT Fort Saskatchewan to ensure all children can take part in recreational activities. Fort Saskatchewan Minor Sports Association Office: 10030–99 Avenue, East Side Entrance, JRC Arena, Fort Saskatchewan Tel: 780.998.1835 fsmsa.net 71
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Tobogganing One of the best ways to spend a winter day is tobogganing at one of the many hills in Fort Saskatchewan. Some of the best tobogganing can be found at the following locations: Rotary Amphitheatre - access is just off 100 Avenue and 100 Street Langworthy Park - located at the end of 98 Avenue and adjacent to Lowe Avenue Turner Park Campground – follow 101 Street to River Road West River’s Edge – end of River Valley Drive Westpark Drive – near Westpark Boulevard on Westpark Drive
Cross Country Skiing The Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club operates out of the West River’s Edge Building in the North Saskatchewan River valley of Fort Saskatchewan. In cooperation with the City, approximately 18 km of community trails including classic tracks and skating lanes are groomed and track-set by club volunteers. The Club also runs lessons for kids and adults from beginners to a competitive ski team. Information: fortsasknordic.ca 73
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Winter Fun! Men’s Senior AAA Hockey In the summer of 2003, the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs were born, marking the return of Senior Men’s Hockey in Fort Saskatchewan for the first time in 25 years.
Skating There are many places to enjoy skating in the City of Fort Saskatchewan with two outdoor boarded rinks and four public skating snowbank rinks during the winter season. Snowbank rinks are a perfect place for fun family skating. There are snowbank rinks at RCMP Park (97 Avenue and 90 Street), Legacy Park (101 Street and 100 Avenue), Henderson Park (Greenfield Way) and Pryce Alderson Park (Westpark Drive). No sticks or pucks are allowed on the snowbank rinks.
Over the last 10 years the Chiefs have been playing fantastic hockey to appreciative crowds. All home games are played in Fort Saskatchewan at the Jubilee Recreation Centre. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Information: 780.998.1184 Email: info@chiefshockey.ca chiefshockey.ca
Boarded Rinks are located at Mowat Park (North of 96 Avenue and 84 Street) and RCMP Park (97 Avenue and 90 Street). They are open for skating Monday to Friday: 3:30 - 9:00 pm and Saturday, Sunday: 1:00 - 8:00 pm.
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Urban Living!
The Best of Both Worlds From shopping and dining to recreation and entertainment, you’ll find all of the big-city comforts in Fort Saskatchewan. From major retail outlets to unique boutiques, there is a place to shop for every taste and style. Sample a variety of cuisines at one of our many restaurants or enjoy a latte while you send a tweet or update your status on Facebook at a cozy cafe. For all your recreation and cultural needs, the Dow Centennial Centre is the place to be. The Dow Centennial Centre is one of the most unique facilities of its kind in North America as it houses a combination of recreation and cultural experiences. Take in a live concert at the theatre, check out an exhibit at the art gallery, play a game of soccer or hockey, or workout in the fitness centre then unwind in the sauna or steam room. 75
The Fort offers beautiful, family-friendly neighbourhoods complete with parks, playgrounds and a trail system; take advantage of over 75 hectares of parks, open spaces and recreational areas. With more than 50 km of trails linking to paved pathways and sidewalks around the city, you can explore our city on foot, by bike or cross-country skis.
In Fort Saskatchewan, you truly get the best of both worlds. You’ll never have to compromise your urban way of life while enjoying a more comfortable pace. It's the convenience of urban living in a safe and welcoming community.
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Dow Centennial Centre Culture and Recreation Under One Roof Where can you go when everyone in your group has different interests? Try the Dow Centennial Centre! With its unique culture and recreation focus, the Dow Centennial Centre promotes a healthy body and a healthy spirit. You will find fitness activities of all kinds and opportunities for people at every level, including seniors and the physically challenged. Whether you want to walk, run, skate, or play a sport, there’s room for you in this 170,000 square foot (1,467 square metre) amazing space. You can work out in the fitness centre, enjoy a walk/run around our large indoor track, unwind in the steam or sauna rooms, take advantage of open gym time or enjoy drop-in programs that include soccer, dodgeball, badminton, skating, shinny hockey, and other sports. Young children will appreciate the Precision Hearing Peek-Caboose Play Station indoor playground. Older kids can check out the life size chess board. Just ask for a copy of the rules and start playing! There is a new Youth Zone located in the ATB Financial Family Leisure Zone. It is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 – 10:00 pm for ages 12 – 17 and Saturday from 1:00 – 8:00 pm for ages 9 – 11. It is well equipped with a pool table, shuffleboard table, ping pong table, a vintage arcade game, Xbox Kinect & PS3 video consoles and games, a leather sofa, loveseat and chair, a bistro set, bean bag chairs and a juke box. If you enjoy the arts, come here for live theatre, concerts, and recitals. You will find a painting studio, pottery guild, art gallery, and facilities for a variety of organized events. The Dow Centennial Centre is easy to get to from several directions. Watch for it along Highway 21 at 84 Street. Come and see us! Address: 8700 – 84 Street Tel: 780.992.6400 Website: fortsask.ca 77
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday to Friday 5:30 am – 10:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm PLEASE NOTE: Hours are subject to change due to statutory holidays, special events, private bookings and maintenance shutdowns.
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Welcome Wee Ones! Auggie’s Place Childminding Centre You love your kids and so do we! HOURS OF OPERATION:
Your children’s safety, happiness and comfort are our number one concern at Auggie’s Place Childminding Centre. Let our caring and professional staff keep your children happily occupied while you take care of your needs, worry free, while you are at the Dow Centennial Centre. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All children under 9 years of age are welcome.
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Saturday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Sundays and Statutory Holidays Closed
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Special Event, Banquet and Meeting Facilities To Fit Your Every Need fortsask.ca Just minutes away from the City of Edmonton and the community of Sherwood Park, the City of Fort Saskatchewan has the facilities to meet all your business and social needs. From small group meetings and intimate birthday parties, to large wedding banquets, trade shows and conferences – we are the perfect host. Dow Centennial Centre
Harbour Pool
8700 – 84 Street Banquet facilities to seat 300 Smaller meeting rooms that accommodate 10 to 100 Large spaces for trade shows On-site catering and bar service Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, Ice Arena, Multi Use Field, Art Gallery 538 Seat Performance Theatre
10001 – 94 Avenue Available for private use Capacity of 34 in the activity room Bookings – 780.992.6161
Jubilee Recreation Centre 10013 – 96 Avenue Fixed seating capacity of 930 Arena pad, lobby, concessions and dressing rooms
Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site 10006 – 100 Avenue Museum Ground Rental - Capacity of 200 Museum Building Rental - Capacity of 45 Great location for photographs
1875-1885 North West Mounted Police Fort
9964 – 93 Avenue Ortona Room, capacity of 50 Normandy Room, capacity of 250 On-site catering
10006 - 100 Avenue NWMP Fort Ground Rental - Capacity of 200 NWMP Fort Program Space Rental - Capacity 45 to 70 Great location for photographs
CN Station
West River's Edge Multi-Purpose Building
Royal Canadian Legion
10030 – 99 Avenue Three rooms available in the restored historic railway station One room with small kitchen Capacity 15 to 30 people
Sportsplex 9513 – 89 Street Fixed seating capacity of 250 Arena pad, lobby, concessions and dressing rooms
1875 River Valley Drive Two Multi-purpose rooms for meetings, small special events Capacity of 50, in the North Saskatchewan River Valley
To discuss your needs or to book space at any of the facilities except Harbour Pool, call 780.992.6266 or visit our website at fortsask.ca.
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Pioneer House ............................................................780.998.3898 Fort Saskatchewan Golf and Curling Club............780.998.3372 Union Hall ..................................................................780.998.7528 St. George’s Anglican Church Hall ........................780.998.3620 LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE
Pilot Cars Truckload Carrier 55003, Range Rd. 230 Sturgeon Count y AB T8L 5E5
Hot Shot Service 24 Hour Dispatch
780−998−7511 · 1−8 00−661−5420 www.ashtontransport.com FORTSASK.CA
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Fun for the 50 and Better Crowd
Residents 50 and better form an active, vibrant and appreciated segment of community life in Fort Saskatchewan. Many enjoy meeting one another at Pioneer House, a comfortable facility where friends can visit or just relax and read a book. Drop-ins of all ages are always welcome and visitors will find a hot cup of coffee waiting. Pioneer House hosts two pancake breakfasts, a BBQ, Canada Day Beef on a Bun and a perogy dinner. They also host soup and sandwich luncheons bi-weekly from September to May. A host or hostess greets every new arrival and is happy to answer questions and provide information. Pioneer House offers a number of services including income tax assistance and health services, such as foot and blood pressure clinics, as well as meeting and banquet facilities to rent. Address: 10102 – 100 Avenue Information: 780.998.3898 81
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Activities include: • Bocce • Floor curling • Carpet bowling • Shuffleboard • Card games such as Schmear, Bridge, Canasta, Cribbage, and Military Whist • Dominos • Scrabble • Snooker • Group trips • Exercise classes • Bowling Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday to Friday
24 Hour Service taxifort@telus.net
780-998-9446
• Repair & Servicing • Wheel Alignments • Automotive • Buses, Heavy Duty & Light Trucks • Licensed Inspection Facility (CVIP) • Out of Province Inspections
11228–87 Ave., Box 3062 Fort Saskatchewan T8L 2T1
Products Offered: • Passenger & Light Truck • Medium Truck • Farm tires • OTR • Fork Lift • Skid Steer • Backhoe • Grader • Loader • ATV & Hi Speed 11402 – 89 Avenue, Box 3067 Fort Saskatchewan AB T8L 2T1
Fully Licensed
fortbus@telus.net
Mechanic Shop
780-998-0730
Services Offered: • Tire Installation & Balancing • Repairs • Foam Filling • Calcium Chloride • Mobile Service Truck • Wheel Alignments • Suspension & Brakes • Shocks & Struts • Custom Wheels
780-992-1826
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Volunteer Centre
Be a Volunteer! Make a Difference! Learn Something New! What can a volunteer do? Almost anything! Every volunteer contribution is appreciated and every gift of time makes a difference to someone. The Volunteer Centre of Fort Saskatchewan has been enhancing life in Fort Saskatchewan for more than 30 years, matching volunteers to organizations, projects and people. Get involved! Contact the Volunteer Centre to find out about available volunteer opportunities. Tel: 780.992.6281 Email: vcfortsask@telus.net 83
The Volunteer Centre: • helps link volunteers and community organizations, to assist groups with their programs, while ensuring people find interesting and rewarding positions • organizes National Volunteer Week activities and other community events • co-sponsors Networking & Leadership opportunities • provides volunteer program management information and consultation
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www.shoppersdrugmart.ca Tel: 780-998-2236 Post Office: 780-998-2239 South Pointe Shopping Centre 9360 Southfort Drive, Fort Saskatchewan FORTSASK.CA
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Local Fairways Got a yen for some fresh air and exercise? You can book a tee time at one the excellent courses within a 10 minute drive of Fort Saskatchewan. The season at most courses runs from mid-April to the end of October, weather permitting. Along with an exceptional game of golf in a pleasant country setting, the public, 27-hole par 72, FORT-IN-VIEW GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE offers a driving range and practice green, a pro-shop, lessons with a CPGA instructor and power cart and equipment rentals. The course is located just minutes north of Fort Saskatchewan off Hwy 37 and Range Road 230. Information/Booking: 780.998.1234 or fortinview.com
Located only 3 km south of Fort Saskatchewan on Hwy 21 CROSSWINDS DRIVING RANGE will accommodate all skill levels as well as great family fun. Golf pro is available for lessons. Information/Booking: 780.554.2571 or crosswindsdriving-range.com
Only 5 Minutes from Downtown Fort Saskatchewan Fort Saskatchewan
780-998-1234 fortinview.com
27 Hole Golf Facility - par 71 and 72 combinations available Driving Range & Practice Green • Affordable Green Fees • Beginners & Families Welcome Lessons Available, CPGA Professional • Fully Stocked ProShop Licensed Club House & Banquet Facility • League Play and Season Passes available
Tournament Specialists - Call for details
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Right in town is the semi-private nine-hole, par 36 golf course. FORT SASKATCHEWAN GOLF AND CURLING CLUB located at 9312 – 102 Street offers golfers a challenging round, practice green, pro-shop, cart and equipment rentals. To conclude your activities, there are dining facilities for refreshments and food. Information/Booking: 780.998.3372, Office: 780.998.3372
fortsaskgolf.com
The LEGENDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB is a public, 27-hole course south of Fort Saskatchewan on Hwy 21 at 53541 Range Rd. 232. In addition to a pro-shop, cart and equipment rentals, driving range, practice green, and a rental tournament room for private events, Legends has a licensed lounge, an outdoor patio and barbecue facilities. Information/Booking: 780.449.4911 thelegends.ca
The FOX RUN GOLF COURSE is located at Range Road 223 and Township Rd. 540 (six miles south of Fort Saskatchewan on Hwy 21, 2 ½ miles east on Twp. Rd. 540). This public, 18-hole, par 72 golf course boasts a bluegrass fairway, a pro-shop, rental facilities, cart rental, driving range, practice green, lounge and dining room. Information/Booking: 780.998.4653
Crosswinds Driving Range Youth/Adult Lessons 3 kms South of Fort Saskatchewan Hwy 21
FREE 15 Minute Mini-Lesson Once a Month - Call for Dates
780-554-2571
crosswindsdrivingrange.com
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Elk Island National Park Visit Us All Year Long!
Located just 20 minutes east of Fort Saskatchewan, Elk Island National Park protects the wilderness of the aspen parkland, one of the most endangered habitats in Canada. This beautiful oasis is home to herds of free roaming plains bison, wood bison, moose, deer and elk. Also boasting over 250 species of birds, the park is a bird watcher's paradise. Visit Elk Island all year long! Hike or cross country ski the trails, take in a round of golf (780.998.3161), have a picnic, view the starry night sky, participate in one of many special events, camp in the Sandy Beach Campground (reservations call 1.877.737.3783 or reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca), canoe around Astotin Lake or sit back, relax and enjoy an evening interpretive program. For more information go to parkscanada.gc.ca/elkisland or call the Park at 780.922.5790
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Fort Saskatchewan
• 9 Hole Golf Course • Tournament Bookings Available • 6 Sheets Curling Ice • Bonspiel Bookings Available • Banquet & Meeting Room Facilities • Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Supper (during Golf Season Only)
Golf & Curling Club Public is Always Welcome
Pro Shop & Club House: 780-998-2255 Office: 780-998-3372 9420-101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
FoxRun GOLF COURSE
• Clubhouse & Dining Lounge • Driving Range • Public Welcome • Banquet Facilities Only 15 minutes East of Edmonton TWP 540 Range Road 224
MEADOWVIEW SOD FARM
780-998-4653
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HOLES
Sherwood Park
Highway 21
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Go East of Edmonton!
Fort Saskatchewan is a gateway community to the Go East of Edmonton Tourism Region. It is a multi-cultural, agtourism and eco-tourism region that includes the Beaver Hills, Kalyna Country and the North Saskatchewan River Valley between Edmonton and the Saskatchewan border. Major attractions include Elk Island National Park, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, The Iron Horse Trail and much more. Experience an endless variety of daytrips and driving tours around Fort Saskatchewan. Participate in cultural and historical sites, wildlife viewing, outstanding camping and recreational activities, exciting events, abundant ag and culinary tourism activities and unique roadside attractions. Plan your trip today by picking up a copy of the Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide available at all area visitor centres or go online to goeastofedmonton.com. 89
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Shop in the Heart of Fort Saskatchewan We Welcome You to Explore Our Downtown!
Downtown Fort Saskatchewan offers great hometown hospitality, charming shops and restaurants and a long list of family fun events just waiting to be explored! You can enjoy an afternoon stroll peering into shop windows that specialize in unique items not found anywhere else in the city and meet our many welcoming shop owners. Visitors will find an array of independently owned restaurants, coffee shops and bistros each offering its own set of specialities. There is plenty of FREE parking and pedestrian friendly walkways that are surrounded by an abundance of trails and parks perfect for picnicking, jogging and bicycling. Whatever treasure or service you are shopping for you deal with friendly, informed merchants willing to spend time with you. Our goal is to send every visitor home with a great story to tell and the desire to visit again... and again...and again!
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Daisy A Day Florist “Your Local Florist”
780.998.2020 9915A–103 Street
www.daisyaday.ca
780.998.1040 10204–100 Avenue
Gift Boutique
780.992.0058 10206–100 Avenue
Support our Local Downtown Businesses! The Denture Care Centres Allan M. Wandyka, D.D.C.D. DENTURIST
780.992.3137 10204A–100 AVENUE
780.998.1635
10103–100 Ave • kksc@telus.net
780.589.3839
bbrsalon@shaw.ca 10202A–100 Avenue
bbrsalon.ca
780.819.8572 10309A–100 Ave cweed024@gmail.com vaporizors • bongs • hookahs pipes • papers • grinders • shirts • hats skateboards • snow skates
587.285.4399 9930–103 Street
New, Used and Trades
780.589.1155 9934–103 Street
Fort Gasland General Auto Repairs
10402-100 Avenue 780.998.2039 FORTSASK.CA
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Harvest the Farmers’ Market
A visit to the Fort Saskatchewan Farmers’ Market is the next best thing to harvesting your own fresh produce. From arts and crafts, to wool and woollens, you will find an excellent array of appealing homemade and homegrown goodness at this weekly summer event. Follow the Thursday afternoon throng heading for the CN Station parking lot by Legacy Park. You’re sure to enjoy browsing the tables of more than 65 vendors. They offer a vast variety of goods including local garden greens, BC fruit, smoked meats, dairy products, unique spice blends and preserves, handmade jewelry, and a wide assortment of ever-changing items. Be sure to come back frequently to see what’s in season and what new products these entrepreneurs have created. With a NEW extended season, the Farmers’ Market season begins with a free hot dog barbecue and ends with a corn roast. You never know when Auggie, the City mascot, might make an appearance or when special samples will be available for tasting. Buskers, mimes, balloon artists and magicians are always welcome. For more information or to reserve a stall, contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 780.998.4355 or chamber@fortsaskchamber.com. Location: Historic CN Station parking lot, next to Legacy Park, 101 Street and 100 Avenue Schedule: Thursdays, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, June 12 – September 25, 2014 93
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PAWN SHOP 10309 - 99 Avenue 780-992-9816 BUY SELL PAWN Jewelry • Electronics Tools • Gaming • Musical
Downtown Sidewalk and Community Garage Sales
• We Buy Gift Cards • We Unlock Phones • and more!
Saturday, June 21 & Saturday, August 16 Looking for a great summer sale? Then come and explore the heart of Downtown on Saturday, June 21 and Saturday, August 16 to take in all of the exciting community garage sale deals and sidewalk sales from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Shop local and support your downtown business community. We hope to see you there! Brought to you by the Downtown Business Council Information:
780-589-DBC2 (3222) FORTSASK.CA
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Saturday, September 20 11:00 am
5th Annual Downtown Fall Festival The Downtown Fall Festival is a wonderful way to kick off the season of giving by visiting a homey harvest street celebration with kid-happy fun, music and more! Take in the delights of the fall season and enjoy the celebration on Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the heart of downtown Fort Saskatchewan. Special market vendors will be on hand to sell their wares and live music will keep your toes tapping. Browse through the sidewalk sales and help support downtown businesses. Information: 780.589.DBC2 (3222)
M. Friel Agencies Inc. Merlin Friel Agent/Owner
780-998-9888
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10214 - 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan AB T8L 1Y8
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Authorized Sales of Most Major Appliances
Repairs & Service New & Used
Repairs to All Makes and Models • Licensed Technicians
Servicing Fort Saskatchewan, Bruderheim, Lamont and Surrounding Areas
The Little Store with More!
780-992-3131
cnhappl@telus.net 9919 – 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
Proudly supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live, work and play in their community 9924–99 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan AB 780-992-0035 www.robinhoodassoc.com
Roland’s Jewelry TROPHY DEN
“A Family Tradition Since 1948” Canadian Diamonds Jewelry and Rings Watches, Clocks and Gifts Unique Sterling Silver Jewelry Repairs and Engraving Done on Premises www.rolandsjewelry.ca • Phone 780-998-3463
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Friday, November 28 5:00 pm
Downtown Holiday Lights Up & Midnight Madness Celebration Bring family and friends downtown for the official lights up ceremony downtown to help kick-start the holiday season! Hot chocolate and treats will be offered by the City of Fort Saskatchewan at the City Centre Square on 102 Street and 100 Avenue. Carollers and Jolly ‘ol St. Nick will be in attendance to help get you in the spirit and downtown shops will be open until late to accommodate Christmas shoppers. Enjoy moonlight madness and drop by all the unique downtown merchants! Proudly presented by the City of Fort Saskatchewan and the Downtown Business Council. Information: 780.998.3777 97
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10005 – 103 Street, Fort Sask • 780-589-1991 www.fortsaskholistic.com • dmreilly@shaw.ca FORTSASK.CA
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Santa Claus is Coming to Fort Saskatchewan! Don’t miss this wonderful start to a season of delight! Saturday, November 29 11:00 am There’s nothing like a wintertime parade to kick off the festive holiday season! Santa loves to visit the friendly folk of Fort Saskatchewan. Every November, they join the array of colourful floats making their way through the downtown core, happy to greet the many excited children and photo-snapping adults. Previous years have seen more than 1,000 spectators and nearly 40 parade entries. Watch out for the Mayor, dressed in costume and of course, Auggie—Fort Saskatchewan’s beloved City mascot. Remember to bring your letter for Santa! Volunteers of the Chamber of Commerce walk the parade route to collect the letters, which they deliver to Santa so he can personally answer each one. Be sure to return Santa’s cheerful wave and catch some candy, then follow the sound of sleigh bells through downtown starting at 99th Avenue at 108th Street and winds through the city centre. Join jolly Santa Claus and his hard-working elves at this celebration of the most magical season. It’s a charming start to this season of delight!
Christmas Marketplace Saturday, November 29, 12:00 pm Visit and shop from 100 unique vendors at the Dow Centennial Centre. This is a must attend shopping event with local artisans, photographers, sculptors, jewellery, chocolate and unique Christmas decorations. Bring the kids for free photos with Santa.
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Dining in the Fort
No matter what you are in the mood for, you can find it here. From fast food to fine dining, Fort Saskatchewan has it all!
112 Towncrest Road Fort Saskatchewan AB (On Highway 21, south of the Dow Centennial Centre)
780-998-2902 secondcup.com
Always a Treat!
Aunty Sue’s R E S TAU R A N T
Home Cooked Meals Daily Specials Fort Saskatchewan’s Best-Kept Secret
Ph. 780-997-0084 10001 – 103 Street Fort Saskatchewan
Pizza • Pasta • Salads Ribs • Sandwiches and more!
Licensed Dining Room • Sports Bar • Patio
OPEN 11:00 am - LateNite
780-998-9999
TAKE-OUT • DELIVERY ORDER ONLINE AT
bostonpizza.com DINING IN FORT SASKATCHEWAN
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The Atlantic Kitchen Fine Fish Dishes
Phone: 780-992-1501 9904A - 102 Street Fort Saskatchewan
Good Food • Good Friends
Gloria's Soup Spot Serving Fresh Home Made Soups & Sandwiches
Oven Roasted Turkey, Beef, Ham, Pastrami, Egg, Tuna, or Chicken Salad, on Fresh Baked Bread and Bagels made with no preservatives. Monday - Friday • 9 am - 4 pm (Summer Hours Subject to Change)
780-998-SOUP (7687) • 9713 – 90 Street, Fort Saskatchewan www.gloriassoupspot.com
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House of Hong Chinese Restaurant
See Menu Online
Lunch & Dinner Buffet • Dine-in, Delivery & Take-out • 100% MSG FREE
780-998-7878 • 10207–100 Avenue, Fort Sask • www.house-of-hong.com
9805 108 ST., FORT SASKATCHEWAN
780-998-9988
10080 - 88 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan 780-992-TIMS (8467)
Open 24 Hours 7 Days a Week OTHER LOCATIONS:
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Two Fort Saskatchewan Locations: 8817-101 A St. 780-992-1370 In Walmart, 9551-87 Ave. 780-992-6760
MODO MIO
ITALIAN RESTAURANT Fully Licensed – Family Dining – Fresh to Order Every Dine-in Meal includes Fresh Bread and Olive Oil Garlic Dip
780-998-1189 Unit 172, 8818–111 St. Fort Saskatchewan Open Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 8 pm Closed Monday
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Fort Saskatchewan’s Finest Dining Experience! Serving the Community for 20 Years
Great Steaks • Hamburgers • Stir-frys • Pasta Pizza • Seafood • Mediterranean Cuisine
Fully Licensed • Open 7 Days a Week • Outdoor Summer Patio Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials • Monthly Evening Specials
Market Square • 10404 - 99 Avenue • Fort Saskatchewan • 780-998-5335 FORTSASK.CA
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VLTs • Pool Tables • Sports Bar Full Food & Beverage Menu Special Events • 28 HD TVs
Now Catering & Delivering to Plants and Refineries Contact us at: bearsdensportsbar@gmail.com
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10101–88th A ve., Hwy 15 Fort Saskatchew an
780-998-9944
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780-992-9565•106–41 West Park Blvd., Fort Saskatchewan
780-998-1435
'Comfort Food Classics'
10209–100 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan
Pizza, Pasta, Salads and more! Licensed Dining & Take-Out 37 Westpark Boulevard, Fort Saskatchewan
780-998-1173 ® A registered trademark of PDM Royalties Limited Partnership used under license.
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Delicious Donairs Great Burgers Hot Subs Mon - Thurs 11 am - 8:30 pm Fri 11 am - 3 am • Sat 2 pm – 10 pm
10203 – 100 Avenue
Fort Saskatchewan AB
Dare Page
789-589-3273
Fort Saskatchewan’s COMFIEST & COZIEST Place
The Destination Location For ALL-DAY BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Wed 9 am – 4 pm Thurs 9 am - 7:30 pm Fri 8 am - 7:30 pm Sat & Sun 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN FORT SASKATCHEWAN
9908–103 Street 780-589-2898
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Churches in Fort Saskatchewan
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCC) 9909–90 Street • 780-998-2539 Rev. Vince Moore We Welcome You to Join Us for our Service:
Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10 am
Worship with Us BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pineview Nursery School • 780-998-9059 REGISTER FOR FALL NOW!
clcfortsask@telus.net (LCC)
(7 km east of Josephburg near Elk Island Park)
20577 Township Rd 550 • 780-998-1874 Rev. Richard Williams We Welcome You to Join Us for our Service:
Sunday Worship 11:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am
ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. GEORGE 10029–99 Avenue • 780-998-3620 SUNDAY SERVICES: 8:30 am & 10:30 am Summer 9:30 am
Call Anita Hanneman • 780-485-4907
stgeorgefortsask.ca parish@stgeorgefortsask.ca
FORT SASKATCHEWAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
9802–104 Street • 780-998-2451 Family Focused / Biblical Values Ministering in: Ladies Bible Study Men’s Bible Study Youth Group Call for further details or visit our website Email: fortnaz@shaw.ca • fortnaz.ca
FORT SASKATCHEWAN ALLIANCE CHURCH 9935–93 Avenue • 780-998-2485 We Welcome You to Join Us for our Services:
Sunday 9:15 am & 11:00 am Saturday 6:30 pm Including Children’s Programs
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10004–101 Street 780-998-3288
Rev. Francis Mariappa, SAC
We Welcome You to Join Us for our Services:
Saturday 5:15 pm Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am July & August 10:00 am
olafortsask.com FIRST UNITED CHURCH 10409–100 Avenue • 780-998-4060 Rev. Dr. Danielle A. James We Welcome You to Join Us for our Services:
Sunday 10 am Including Children Programs
Come Experience God’s Light With Us! fsunited.org • fspc@shaw.ca
WORSHIP IN FORT SASKATCHEWAN
Index of Advertisers
APPLIANCES C-n-H Appliances............................................................96 Sears ................................................................................51 AUTOBODY REPAIR Fort Saskatchewan Autobody Ltd. ..............................17 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR/SERVICE/TIRES Fort Bus Centre ..............................................................82 Fountain Tire ..................................................................45 Heartland Ford ..............................................................59 Integra Tire Auto Centre ..............................................82 Lube City Express Oil Change ....................................68 TruckPro Truck Service Centre ....................................39 AUTOMOTIVE SALES Heartland Ford ..............................................................59 BANK CIBC..................................................................................31 BOWLING Fort Lanes........................................................................25 BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Alberta’s Industrial Heartland....................................60 CATERING Apulia Catering..............................................................80 CHILDREN’S INDOOR PLAYSPACE KidsFort Indoor Playspace & Coffeeshop....................9 CHIROPRACTIC CARE Pinder Chiropractic........................................................13 COMPUTER SALES/SERVICE Fort Technology ..............................................................70 DANCE STUDIOS Dance at Brijet’s ............................................................51 DAYCARE Wee Care Family Dayhomes Ltd. ..............................25 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE The Robin Hood Association........................................96
ESTHETICS/NAILS Soulitude Salon & Spa ..................................................27 EYE CARE Vivid Vision ....................................................................72 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Steve Switzer, Edward Jones ........................................66 FLOORING Fort Floors & Decors......................................................64 FUNERAL SERVICE Serenity Funeral Service................................................66 GAS Co-op ................................................................................37 GIFTSHOP Treasures Past ‘n Present ............................................17 GOLF Crosswinds Driving Range ..........................................86 Fort-in-View Golf Course ..............................................85 Fort Saskatchewan Golf & Curling Club ..................88 Fox Run Golf Course......................................................88 GOVERNMENT Jacquie Fenske, MLA ......................................................7 GROCERIES Co-op ................................................................................37 HAIR SALONS La Perla Hair Studio ......................................................51 Soulitude Salon & Spa ..................................................27 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Body TX Massage and Health ......................................9 Fort Sask Holistic Healthcare Centre ........................98 Medical Imaging Consultants ....................................45 HEARING TESTING/HEARING AIDS First Choice Hearing Centre Ltd. ................................7 Precision Hearing ..........................................................70
DOG TRAINING/DAYCARE Dogtrix Doggy Daycare & Training............................47
HEATING/COOLING Robertson Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd. ......................41 Thompson Mechanical Plumbing & Heating..............31
DRY CLEANING Fort Cleaners & Coin Laundry ....................................76
HOSPITAL/HEALTH UNIT Fort Saskatchewan Health Centre..............................47
ELECTRIC Drew’s Electric ................................................................13
HOTELS Comfort Inn & Suites ....................................................11 Hampton Inn by Hilton ................................................78 Holiday Inn Express ........................................................7 Kanata (The)..................................................................113 Lakeview Inns & Suites ................................................43 Super 8 Hotel..................................................................29
EMBROIDERY Home Team Advantage ................................................72 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Careers Under Construction........................................27
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Index of Advertisers by Category INDUSTRY SERVICES Gemini Corp....................................................................88 Remote Access Technology ..........................................49 INDUSTRIES Agrium ............................................................................35 Dow Chemical Canada ................................................55 Shell Scotford ..................................Back Outside Cover Sherritt International ....................................................84 INSURANCE The Co-operators (M. Friel Agencies) ........................95 INTERIOR DESIGN Karen Granger & Associates........................................80 JEWELRY Roland & Son Jewelry ..................................................96 LAND CONSULTING Landrex Developments ....................Front Inside Cover LAUNDROMAT Fort Cleaners & Coin Laundry ....................................76 Washland Coin Laundry ..............................................17 LAWYERS City Law Offices ............................................................39 Fotty Stevenson Wilson ................................................29 MASSAGE Body TX Massage and Health ......................................9 MEDIA Mix 107.9 FM..................................................................90 MEDIATION SERVICES Fort Saskatchewan & Area Restorative Justice ..............29 MOVIE THEATRE Fort Cinema ....................................................................25 MOVING COMPANIES Fort Moving ....................................................................66 OILFIELD SERVICES Calibre Production Operators Ltd. ............................47 PAWN SHOP Pawn Shop ......................................................................94 PHARMACY Shopper’s Drug Mart....................................................84 PHYSIOTHERAPY Fort Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic ..............72 PHOTOGRAPHERS Michael Wood Photography ........................................31 PLUMBING Robertson’s Plumbing & Gasfitting ............................41 Thompson Mechanical Plumbing & Heating..............31 111
POSTAL SERVICE Canada Post Corp. ........................................................43 PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Home Team Advantage................................................72 RADIO Mix 107.9 FM..................................................................90 REAL ESTATE Christina Reid, Century 21 ..........................................13 DMG Asset Management & Realty Ltd.....................15 Donna Kliachik, Royal LePage ....................................62 Shayne Sharpe, Royal LePage ....................................43 RENTALS Driving Force ..................................................................76 RESTAURANTS A & W Restaurant ......................................................106 Atlantic Kitchen............................................................101 Aunty Sue’s Restaurant ..............................................100 Bear’s Den Bar & Grill................................................105 Boston Pizza..................................................................100 Christi’s Restaurant ....................................................104 Dare 2 Donair ..............................................................108 Downtown Diner (The) ................................................107 Gloria’s Soup Spot ......................................................101 House of Hong ............................................................102 McDonalds....................................................................103 Modo Mio Italian Restaurant....................................103 Our Kitchen Table........................................................108 Perry’s 2 for 1 ..............................................................102 Pizza 73 ........................................................................104 Pizza Delight ................................................................107 Ricky’s All Day Grill ....................................................101 Roustabouts Restaurant & Bar ................................108 Sawmill Prime Rib & Steakhouse ............Ins. Back Cvr Second Cup ..................................................................100 Tim Hortons..................................................................102 Wok Box ........................................................................106 Wok n’ Go ....................................................................107 SCHOOLS Elk Island Public Schools ..............................................49 TANNING STUDIOS Fake and Bake Suntan Studio......................................94 Tantalize Tanning Studio & Fashion Boutique ..............39 TAXI SERVICE Driving Miss Daisy (Seniors Only) ..............................41 Fort Taxi & Bus ..............................................................82 TRUCKING SERVICES Ashton Transport Ltd.....................................................80
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Alphabetical List of Advertisers A & W Restaurant ..........................................................106 Agrium ................................................................................35 Alberta’s Industrial Heartland........................................60 Apulia Catering ..................................................................80 Ashton Transport Ltd ........................................................80 Atlantic Kitchen ................................................................101 Aunty Sue’s Restaurant ..................................................100 Bear’s Den Bar & Grill....................................................105 Body TX Massage and Health ..........................................9 Boston Pizza......................................................................100 C-n-H Appliances................................................................96 Calibre Production Operators Ltd ................................47 Canada Post Corp ............................................................43 Careers Under Construction............................................27 Christina Reid, Century 21 ..............................................13 Christi’s Restaurant ........................................................104 CIBC......................................................................................31 City Law Offices ................................................................39 Co-op ....................................................................................37 Comfort Inn & Suites ........................................................11 Crosswinds Driving Range ..............................................86 Dance at Brijet’s ................................................................51 Dare 2 Donair ..................................................................108 DMG Asset Management & Realty Ltd ........................15 Dogtrix Doggy Daycare & Training ................................47 Donna Kliachik, Royal LePage ........................................62 Dow Chemical Canada ....................................................55 Downtown Diner (The) ....................................................107 Drew’s Electric ....................................................................13 Driving Force ......................................................................76 Driving Miss Daisy ............................................................41 Elk Island Public Schools ..................................................49 Fake and Bake Suntan Studio ..........................................94 First Choice Hearing Centre Ltd ......................................7 Fort Bus Centre ..................................................................82 Fort Cinema ........................................................................25 Fort Cleaners & Coin Laundry ........................................76 Fort Floors & Decors ........................................................64 Fort Lanes............................................................................25 Fort Moving ........................................................................66 Fort Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic ................72 Fort Sask Holistic Healthcare Centre ............................98 Fort Saskatchewan & Area Restorative Justice ..............29 Fort Saskatchewan Autobody Ltd ..................................17 Fort Saskatchewan Golf & Curling Club ......................88 Fort Saskatchewan Health Centre ..................................47 Fort Taxi & Bus ..................................................................82 Fort Technology ..................................................................70 Fort-in-View Golf Course ..................................................85 Fotty Stevenson Wilson ....................................................29 Fountain Tire ......................................................................45 Fox Run Golf Course..........................................................88 Gemini Corp........................................................................88 Gloria’s Soup Spot ..........................................................101 Hampton Inn by Hilton ....................................................78
Heartland Ford ..................................................................59 Holiday Inn Express ............................................................7 Home Team Advantage ....................................................72 Home Team Advantage ....................................................72 House of Hong ................................................................102 Integra Tire Auto Centre ..................................................82 Jacquie Fenske, MLA ..........................................................7 Kanata Hotel (The) ..........................................................113 Karen Granger & Associates ..........................................80 KidsFort Indoor Playspace & Coffeeshop ........................9 La Perla Hair Studio ..........................................................51 Lakeview Inns & Suites......................................................43 Landrex Developments ........................Front Inside Cover Lube City Express Oil Change ........................................68 McDonalds........................................................................103 Medical Imaging Consultants ........................................45 Michael Wood Photography ............................................31 Mix 107 9 FM ....................................................................90 Modo Mio Italian Restaurant........................................103 Our Kitchen Table............................................................108 Pawn Shop ..........................................................................94 Perry’s 2 for 1 ..................................................................102 Pinder Chiropractic............................................................13 Pizza 73 ............................................................................104 Pizza Delight ....................................................................107 Precision Hearing ..............................................................70 Remote Access Technology ..............................................49 Ricky’s All Day Grill ........................................................101 Robertson Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd ..........................41 Robertson’s Plumbing & Gasfitting ................................41 Roland & Son Jewelry ......................................................96 Roustabouts Restaurant & Bar ....................................108 Sawmill Prime Rib & Steakhouse ........Back Inside Cover Sears ....................................................................................51 Second Cup ......................................................................100 Serenity Funeral Service....................................................66 Shayne Sharpe, Royal LePage..........................................43 Shell Scotford ......................................Back Outside Cover Sherritt International ........................................................84 Shopper’s Drug Mart ........................................................84 Soulitude Salon & Spa ......................................................27 Steve Switzer, Edward Jones ............................................66 Super 8 Hotel......................................................................29 Tantalize Tanning Studio & Fashion Boutique..............39 The Co-operators (M Friel Agencies) ............................ 95 The Robin Hood Association............................................96 Thompson Mechanical Plumbing & Heating ................31 Tim Hortons ......................................................................102 Treasures Past ‘n Present..................................................17 TruckPro Truck Service Centre ........................................39 Vivid Vision..........................................................................72 Washland Coin Laundry ..................................................17 Wee Care Family Dayhomes Ltd ..................................25 Wok Box ............................................................................106 Wok n’ Go..........................................................................107
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