Bombarded with snow for most of the year, residents around Edmonton AB might be in need of a few fun late-winter activities to help pass the time before the spring season! The mountain areas in Alberta are most beautifully decorated in freshly fallen snow. As the temperatures begin to rise, the mountainous areas around Alberta are the perfect place to be on a weekend! Spring passes are available at most ski resorts in the area.
Making a GIANT difference in the lives of furry friends is the goal of Sherwood Ford’s “Drive One” and Adopt-A-Pet event throughout March 2017. The dealership in Sherwood Park, Alberta hopes to raise thousands of dollars and find new forever homes for animals waiting for adoption at the Edmonton Humane Society. Read the rest of this entry
Sometimes, life deals you a poor hand. Many children and families across Strathcona County deal with life-threatening or chronic illness and struggle to cope. If you’ve ever known a child or family or family who has had to deal with weekly doctor visits, medical quarantines, or chemotherapy, you know how difficult life can become.
Giving back to the community and making a GIANT difference is extremely important to us. We live, work, and play in the community. We’re passionate about the services we provide and thankful that the community has supported us for over 75 years.
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When you set out to spend time with your families and friends this holiday season, make sure to plan accordingly and arrange a ride home if necessary. It’s crucial to understand the immense dangers of impaired driving and adjust your attitudes and behaviours to reflect that. Members of our team at Sherwood Ford recently attended an event put on by Ford that raised awareness and provided important information regarding the risks of drug-impaired driving. Read the rest of this entry
The holiday season brings about several opportunities to give back to your local community and serve those who need assistance. Fortunately, there are few different ways you can help by volunteering and donating in the Edmonton, AB area. Read the rest of this entry
The generosity of our amazing community shines through the caring people! WE Scare Hunger campaign in October was a GIANT success thanks to everyone who came together to support the Strathcona County Food Bank with a food donation and their time! Read the rest of this entry
Recently, a new initiative for Strathcona County was introduced by Family Community Services. This initiative, Community Talk, encourages meaningful community conversation among Strathcona County residents to help unify the community and develop solutions for various issues. All individuals in the community are encouraged to participate and can get involved in a number of ways.
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Who’s ready for some Bantam Football? The Sherwood Park Rams Football club is in full swing and are having a successful season! Come and join the team Saturday October 1st and cheer on their annual fundraiser silent auction and pub night. Read the rest of this entry
Hunger is a supervillain who makes life harder for hundreds of residents throughout Strathcona County. For a child struggling with hunger, one meal could mean the difference between having the energy to succeed in school and failing a test, or between staying healthy and getting sick.