Food on a donation box

Growing need to support Strathcona Food Bank

People experiencing tough times during COVID

A Food Drive for the Strathcona Food Bank was coordinated by the team at the Sherwood Ford Service Center with customers in February to lend a hand to the charity. As a long-term ongoing supporter of the Food Bank, the dealership in Sherwood Park, Alberta collected donations from its Service customers in exchange for a special discount. Keep reading to learn how the Food Bank has tackled feeding the hungry in the community.

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What are the best hiking trails in Strathcona County?

Hiking trails and dog off-leash areas in Strathcona County 

What are the best hiking trails in Strathcona County? Strathcona County, where our dealership is located near Edmonton, AB, is full of great hiking trails. Below, we’ve highlighted three of our favorite hiking trails along with some dog off-leash areas and commonly asked questions. Keep reading to learn more about outdoor recreation in Strathcona County. 

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How to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 in the Edmonton area

International Women’s Day 2021 events and activities around Edmonton, AB 

How can you celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 in the Edmonton area? Below, we have a few ideas for how you can celebrate this international holiday, which takes place on Monday, March 8th, 2021. Keep reading to view our ideas for how to celebrate this year! 

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2021 DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award goes to Sherwood Ford dealership

2021 DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award information 

We’re happy to announce that the 2021 DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award has been given to Sherwood Ford. This is our fifth consecutive year of winning this award, and we’re proud to have received it after a challenging and unique year for us all. We can’t thank our customers enough for making this possible. Below, we have more information on the 2021 DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award and Sherwood Ford.  

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Best things to do on Valentine’s Day during lockdown

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home in 2021 

What are some of the best things to do on Valentine’s Day during lockdown? Below, we have a few ideas for how to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home in 2021. It might not be what you expected, but with a bit of creativity, Valentine’s Day 2021 can be a holiday to remember. 

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How can you help small businesses in Edmonton and Sherwood Park, AB?

Six ways that you can support small local businesses in the Edmonton area in 2021 

Small businesses struggling due to coronavirus need our support right now. While times have been tough for all of us lately, small businesses are especially hard hit by local shutdowns and safety protocols that limit their in-person customers. With the holiday season just behind us, small businesses were able to see a bump in business, but January and the months that follow tend to be slow times for all, as many people spend less after the holiday season. Even though many doors are not open, there are several ways you can help keep small businesses going. Below, you can see how our Sherwood Ford team does six things that you can also do to make a giant difference in our communities. 

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Places to donate to for the holidays near Edmonton, AB

Where can I donate to help my community around Edmonton, AB? 

The holidays can be a particularly hard time for charities. They often find themselves with a greater demand during the holiday season, which means that they need to ask the community for more resources. If you are looking for places to donate to for the holidays near Edmonton, AB, there are many options. Keep reading below to find out where you can donate to help the community around Edmonton. 

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How to celebrate the holidays in 2020 near Edmonton, AB

December 2020 events and activities in the Edmonton area 

How can you celebrate the holidays in 2020 near Edmonton, AB? We know that times have changed, but there are still December 2020 events and activities in the area that can help you get in the holiday spirit. Below, we have four great holiday events that can be done while social distancing.  

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Sherwood Ford and Oilersnation donate Food Drive collections to the Edmonton Foodbank

The 2020 Giant Thanksgiving Food Drive ends with 963 pounds of food donations 

We’ve wrapped up our 2020 Giant Thanksgiving Food Drive, and we want to share the results with you. First of all, we want to thank everyone who participated this year in collecting or donating food donations. Fantastic work, team! Your efforts are greatly appreciated. We want to thank you for making a giant difference in our community by helping put food on someone’s table! 

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