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.
Strathcona County is well positioned to weather the economic storm. While difficult for many, Mayor Roxanne Carr is optimistic and reassures the community that leaders are reducing costs while maintaining needed programs and services and will come out stronger. Read the rest of this entry
A group of 100+ women who love Sherwood Park want to give $10,000 to a community charity!  They come together 4 times a year to contribute to the growth of the community in ways never thought possible! 1 hour = $10K = GIANT LOCAL IMPACT! Read the rest of this entry
Join with us in the fight against blood cancer. Â Take part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) of Canada’s Light The Night Walk to raise $$$$ to help find a cure for blood cancers. Â Together we can be there at Hawrelak Park for survivors and patients as a community on September 24th.
The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as individuals, families, and groups to raise money for cancer research in Terry’s name. Help Sherwood Park keep alive his dream of finding a cure for cancer. Local volunteer organizer Mark Hamley explains how people can get involved. Read the rest of this entry
Sherwood Park Crusaders are sharpening their skills in preparation for the 2016-17 Alberta Junior Hockey League season! A terrific group of new and returning players hope to lead the team to a championship! Read the rest of this entry