I have 2 part-time evening/nightime cleaning positions available, one based in Gibbons and one based in Lamont.

If you would like more information or to apply please inquire/send your resume to skinklesjobs@gmail.com

Does anyone have any recommendation of trails around the fort that are stroller friendly? I live in Lamont County so I don’t know the Fort very well :)

I'm looking at buying a home in Fort sask. I currently live in sherwood renting but we are looking to buy our first home and love that fort sask is on the river. The trails there are beautiful.

But hows the commute to edmonton from Fort sask? Do many people do that commute?

What's Up Fort Sask! Once a week I go through most events happening in and around our beautiful city over the coming week, and then send a large list out to my friends. I thought I should share it here.

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5 cool events this week:

• Fencing Tournament (Leduc)
• Ubuntu Drums & Dance
• Zombie Choral Canon
• Fair Strikes Pinball Tournament (Sherwood Park)
• Spare Me! (Leduc)

Fencing Tournament (Leduc)

Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to... bare witness to some of the most epic sword fighting you've ever seen in a sanctioned tournament this upcoming weekend. In reality, fencing isn't "to the death", rather opponents meet on a piste wearing stab-resistant clothing and follow strict rules on when & how they can attack. For this specific event there isn't a specific viewing area, but bystanders can gather around the piste & watch the action unfold up close. The event is FREE (Inconceivable!) to watch and the tournament coordinator is very welcoming & willing to answer any questions one may have about the sport. I personally wish I could make this one but am unable. If anyone goes, let us know in the comment section how it was!

Ubuntu Drums & Dance

Also this week is lesson two of a 5 part FREE workshop that seeks to find space & healing through African drumming & dance. Ubuntu drumming is stylistically rhythmic and will often be characterized by a number of performers playing a myriad of drum sizes. It's easy to move with and (I find it to be) very soothing. This workshop invites those of all experience levels to learn traditional choreography to Ubuntu drumming. All one needs is good indoor shoes, water, an open heart & a willingness to dance. Should be a great time.

Zombie Choral Canon

This one is definitely unique and super neat. For all the gamers & formers (like myself) who at some point in their lives touched a "Call of Duty" game, I'd bet you're also well acquainted with the zombie versions of that same series. While the games themselves were good, this event focuses solely on the soundtracks of those aforementioned "zombie" editions. Which, as those of us in the know can recall, were loaded with suspenseful music and heavy metal. One night this week, Concordia Universities Concert Choir & The Resound Choir have teamed up & are putting on an a capella version of this soundtrack, which has been masterfully arranged by brilliant Edmonton producer (and friend) Trent Worthington. The concert will feature two guest singers, both are the original female leads who sang many songs in the games! Attendees are encouraged to dress like zombies, and if you choose to act like one do know that you'll be amongst friends. This is not a free show but will be very cool nonetheless.

Fair Strikes Pinball Tournament (Sherwood Park)

On Friday night, head over to Arkadium in Sherwood Park to see the Pinball Wizards in action. With cash prizes & massive bragging rights just yearning to be won, you're sure to see some heated battles on the tables. There's no entry fees for those who wish to watch (I believe) but if you think you've got what it takes, tournament entry fees are minimal & you may just become Pinmaster of the year. Regardless of your position, flippers will flap, balls will roll, lights will strobe & great times will be had by all.

ps. There is a second tournament over the weekend at the same location, though for Pingolf.

Spare Me! (Leduc)

Speaking of Pins, don your funky clothing and get down to the lanes for a FREE, family-friendly night of neon bowling. In an effort to spare you from any incessant pin-ing, ATA Local 8 has booked the joint & guess what... you're invited. RSVP is required, halloween costumes are optional, popcorn is guaranteed. Enjoy!

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What's Up Fort Sask! Once a week I go through most events happening in and around our beautiful city over the coming week, and then send a large list out to my friends. I thought I should share it here.

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5 cool events this week:

• Métis Matriarchs: Agents of Transition (St. Albert)
• Oilers Autograph Session
• FIRE - Indigenous Spotlight Series
• 12th Annual Edmonton Short Film Festival
• Robotic Workshop for Kids

Métis Matriarchs: Agents of Transition (Book Launch)

Commemorating a lengthy and enduring legacy, Métis Matriarchs: Agents of Transition celebrates the stories of many Métis women who've endured and prospered on the Canadian prairies. One such woman, Victoria Callihoo was born six years prior to Canadian Confederation in the area of Lac Ste. Anne. She would go on to bare 14 children (of which 12 survived infancy), run sawmill and hotel businesses with her spouse and in later years recount many first-person biographical accounts of Métis life on the prairies before her passing in 1966. At this event, attendees will have a chance to hear from the authors of the book as well as tour through the Musée Héritage Museum where a curation of period-correct artifacts will be on display, including personal belongings of Victoria Callihoo. Steeped in rich local history, the book will be available for purchase & signings, and refreshments will be provided.

Oilers Autograph Session

One evening this week is your opportunity to meet the Oil Boys in a face off, though notably, off ice. For a limited time, diehard fans will be able to visit special stations set up at West Ed Mall, to get one signature per person, per player. It goes without saying that this event will be exceptionally well attended and as such, it's recommended to arrive well in advance of the posted start time. Connor & Leon's tables are expected to experience disproportionate demand and so event organizers are guaranteeing access to the first 300 participants only, who're lined up for those two specific booths. In addition, Connor will only be signing photos that are provided, and posed photo ops won't be available for any of the players. But I still think y'all should try. Good luck!

FIRE - Indigenous Spotlight Series

In an effort to preserve & promote resurgence of their culture, sciences, languages, histories and stories, this six-part speaker series serves as an opportunity for indigenous and non-indigenous folks to empathize and build relationships with Indigenous thought leaders, researchers, story tellers and Knowledge Holders. This weekend, gather to hear a lecture from Gerry Lawson, a member of the Heiltsuk First Nation and manger of the Oral History & Language Lab at UBC's Museum of Anthropology. Speaking about Indigitization, attendees will have a first-hand opportunity to learn about a new system where Indigenous communities can preserve and manage their cultural heritage. As the project's tech lead, this will be a great opportunity to ask questions while learning all ins & outs of the program. Childcare & ASL interpreters will be available for interested parties.

12th Annual Edmonton Short Film Festival

Do you guys remember last week when I posted about another film festival, and that had I bet on there being another one beyond the EIFF it'd have been money sorely lost? Well jokes on me apparently, cause there's another one coming and it looks pretty good. Going on twelve years, this weekend is hosting this years iteration of the Edmonton Short Film Festival. For those inclined to walk amidst the (local) stars, gather at the Landmark downtown to catch the very best of Albertan-produced cinema. Films follow categories (such as best drama, music video, experimental, student produced, etc) while the event features a red carpet gala & a full second day of additional showings. For all the Cinephiles out there, this one will be worthy of your dimes. Enjoy.

Robotic Workshop for Kids

Has your 7-14 year old given up on eating dirt & progressed slightly to computer programming? Even if they haven't, this weekend presents a chance to (gently) shove them in that general direction. Attending children will get a soft introduction to coding & generalized robotics before being granted opportunities to place their soil encrusted fingernails on real-life robotic devices, performing hands-on exercises & trying other specific activities. While the rest of us earth eaters conjure up images akin to the 2014 blockbuster Ex Machina, your resident geniuses will be learning how these things actually work and what's required to make them work. Pretty neat stuff if you ask me.

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What's Up Fort Sask! Once a week I go through most events happening in and around our beautiful city over the coming week, and then send a large list out to my friends. I thought I should share it here.

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Note: The linked publication is ad free & non-monetized. Use it as a directory of things to do as we reconnect in our communities. I send it out every Tuesday morning.

P.S. To all of you who regularly read the publication, send me emails and read/respond to these reddit posts... you folks rock! Thanks for all the positive feedback. It means a lot = )

To my regular readers, my work schedule has officially changed. To those of you who look forward to this weekly update, they are now made on Sunday evenings.

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5 cool events this week:

• Edmonton Underground Film Festival
• LitFest
• An Evening with Andriy Lyubka
• QuiltFest (Leduc)
• Accessible Trick or Treating

Edmonton Underground Film Festival

Given that Edmonton & Banff's International Film Festivals are both in the bag & tucked away for next year, it'd have been a safe bet to assume that was it for local film festivals. I may have even made that bet, and I'd have been wrong. Dead wrong. Ladies & Gentlemen, saddle up your trusty steeds & prepare to break for The Aviary. This weekend, for one day only you'll get to see 32 curated low-budget films with a large contingency hailing from the mighty stronghold of YEG itself. EUFF, as they're also known encourages producers to stretch their creativity whilst upholding tight budgets as they produce the best underground flicks around. Edmonton's International film festival tends to present offerings that invoke a range of emotions from deep within ones self, though the films themselves are rather refined. At the Underground Film Festival, expect a likened experience though through raw, gritty film making. If you also love to explore the vastness within, then this event is 100% for (us) you. Enjoy.

LitFest

If that wasn't enough to spark your tinder, I get it. And that's ok. This next event may be just what the doctor ordered. Kicking off this week (and for one week only), Canada's original nonfiction festival is set to ignite all creativity lurking within. Attending folks have the option to sit in on many events, including a story slam (competition), book readings, a memoir hour, author Q&A's & much more. There'll be opportunities to hone one's written prowess, gather insight on a range of topics, master the art of the start & many other knick knacks. If you have a passion for penmanship and a penchant for quality wordsmithing, this'll be right up your alley.

An Evening With Andriy Lyubka

Loud & clear, folks. I hear ya... an evening with who? Allow me to (virtually) introduce Andriy Lyubka, and you can sell yourselves on why he'd be worthy of your valuable time. A Ukrainian Poet, Prose Writer & Translator, the acclaimed & well awarded Andriy has received invites to be writer-in-resident in various locales globally. Why? With degrees in Ukrainian Philology & Balkan Studies, the young European has authored ten books of poetry, plus numerous other acclaimed works including short fiction, essays, nonfiction and novels. Greater than his personal achievements though is the commitment to his culture he exemplifies through his actions. Ever since the invasion of his motherland, Andriy recognized an interesting phenomenon (and even wrote a book about it). As war rocked the nation, Ukrainians became more active in their communities, filling theatres and art exhibits & opening new businesses which have served to unite people. As a result, Ukrainians on the frontlines have a greater sense of culture which has in turn created an overly positive morale. Having received recognition medals from top-level Ukrainian politicians & being named one of Ukraines Top 100 Leaders of 2023, Andriy has taken his own active tour, travelling globally to speak about the power of culture & how shared difficult times can lead to cohesion within a significant unit when all participants work together to overcome their adversary.

While I generally try to avoid anything overly political, I feel this will be a great evening talk from an expert in his field, and it's free, so what the heck eh.

QuiltFest (Leduc)

Founded 29 years ago, the Black Gold Quilt Patch Guild is hosting one of their premier events this coming weekend and for a small fee, you're invited! To those not in the know, this two day quilt festival features a number of things to see & do. Attendees can view traditional, modern and specialty quilts plus the process that make them all come together. There's also workshops, demos, door prizes, raffle quilts & more. In addition, if you're a quilter & looking for a place to call home, the Guild does offer memberships with monthly meetups & more. Happy quilting!

Accessible Trick or Treating

If you folks know anything about me yet, you'll know that I often like to save the best. It's not always the case, but today it most certainly is.

Initiated by one Canadian family in 2017, Treat Accessibly (NPO) aimed to create a holiday tradition that served kids of all abilities. They'd recognized that while trick-or-treating is a fun and memorable time for the youngins', many kids were unable to partake given certain limiting life circumstances. And so, as I just mentioned, 2017 featured one Toronto house with a modified halloween setup that allowed all kids to come up and enjoy the experience of trick-or-treating. By 2020, 40,000 homes participated, and by 2022 that was up to 150,000. With a goal to remain a grassroots movement, Treat Accessibly continues to grow via word of mouth and gets stronger by the year thanks to thousands of Canadian families who continue to serve all the kids on the block.

Treat Accessibly has a goal to hit 400,000 participating families by 2025 & I think that's well within reason. If you know of a child who'd love to participate &/or you'd like to get involved, you'll find all pertinent information right here.

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Have a fantastic weekend, folks! And once more... Happy Thanksgiving = )

guess i'm not getting a slurpee today

What's Up Fort Sask! Once a week I go through most events happening in and around our beautiful city over the coming week, and then send a large list out to my friends. I thought I should share it here.

Get this & 40+ other events as a weekly email update:

https://whatsupedmonton.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Note: The linked publication is ad free & non-monetized. Use it as a directory of things to do as we reconnect in our communities. I send it out every Tuesday morning.

P.S. To all of you who regularly read the publication, send me emails and read/respond to these reddit posts... you folks rock! Thanks for all the positive feedback. It means a lot = )

To my regular readers, my work schedule has changed To those of you who look forward to this weekly update, they are now made on Sunday evenings.

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5 cool events this weekend:

• Autumn Night Market
• Community Gaming Night
• Edmonton Record Fair
• For Girls By Girls
• Golden Bears & Pandas

Autumn Night Market

Picture this. You're out and about on a crisp autumn night. Wrapped up warm and tight in a comfy sweater, jacket and finally, scarf. In your hand rests a steaming hot apple cider, a thank you gift imparted from your hosts. As you gaze around, colourful leaves fall from the trees to quickly be crunched beneath the feet of gleeful children who're laughing and chasing each other, their shadows frolicking amidst the painted hues of a beautiful Edmonton sunset. Live music serenades your middle ear while you wander amidst forty plus vendors, selling their greatest, latest wares...

And if that's not enough to entice you, there'll be fires under the stars, a photo booth, door prizes AND your furry four legged friends are welcome. See you guys there!

Community Gaming Night

Now, if you'd rather remain indoors, we don't judge. This Friday night, head out to Sherwood Park for a community games night of both video & board varieties. From Mario Kart & Smash Bros to Catan and Cartographers, you're sure to find something to play. Bring a friend of fly solo and don't forget to have a great time.

Edmonton Record Fair

For the vinyl enthusiasts amongst us (myself included), there's an epic record fair happening this weekend only. You'll find everything from mainstream to obscure, classical to prog rock & pretty much anything else you can think of. For collectors, the hosts have allocated a couple "closed-door" hours allowing you to get first dibs on the best stuff. For the hobbyists, the doors will be open fully following this time. Door fees are $10 & $5, respective to each allotment of hours. In addition to vinyl, attendees will also find records, tapes, CD's and memorabilia.

For Girls By Girls

I remember reading about the foundations behind this event... maybe last year. But I can't find that article right now, so I'll go off of what I can remember. For girls by girls is a FREE program for girls aged 8-17, that serves to inspire confidence and help them make lasting friendships while building towards a future of sports and athleticism. Participating girls will have the opportunity to try a variety of team sports, all under the watchful eye & direction from U of A Pandas and Concordia Thunder athletes. City of Edmonton has been providing their Rec Centers for this ongoing program, and though I personally haven't had involvement with it, I've heard nothing but glowing reviews regarding it.

Golden Bears & Pandas

Speaking of those Panda's athletes, this coming weekend there are a bunch of Pandas and Golden Bears Basketball and Hockey games (vs several other schools). These games are awesome thanks to their high caliber of play, yet still being affordable with reasonably priced concessions and tickets ranging from $15-25/person. Plus, Made By Marcus is just down the street and who doesn't like to wrap up a fun evening out with a big ol' scoop of Lemon Curd Blueberry ice cream?

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Have a fantastic weekend folks and Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey all! Wondering if anyone works for Oerlikon! Got some questions on the plant, work environment, pay etc

I found the CBA online but didn’t answer everything!

Thanks!

Hey, are the mountain bike trails by the river shared use like the paved walkways are? The paved trails are clearly marked as shared use but the ones that have the bike ramps and stuff aren’t and I’d love to walk through those areas sometimes

What's Up Fort Sask! Once a week I go through most events happening in and around our beautiful city over the coming week, and then send a large list out to my friends. I thought I should share it here.

Get this & 40+ other events as a weekly email update:

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Note: The linked publication is ad free & non-monetized. Use it as a directory of things to do as we reconnect in our communities. I send it out every Tuesday morning.

P.S. To all of you who regularly read the publication, send me emails and read/respond to these reddit posts... you folks rock! Thanks for all the positive feedback. It means a lot = )

To my regular readers, my work schedule has changed To those of you who look forward to this weekly update, the posts will be made on Sunday evenings, beginning this week. Thanks!

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5 cool events this weekend:

• Active Aging Week
• Noche De Bailar: Orquesta Son Romero
• APEGA Rock and Fossil Clinic
• Edmonton Reptile Expo
• Gamealot Board Game Bash & Charity Fundraiser

Active Aging Week

To all of you who are living and breathing, this ones for you. This week only, Strathcona County is throwing a fitness party and you're all invited. RSVP or drop by (as available) various recreation centers and take in one or several FREE fitness classes. From pickle ball to cycling, aqua fitness to yoga, bootcamps, line dancing, scheduled walks, strength classes and much more, you're sure to make new friends and find something new to take up.

Noche De Bailar: Orquesta Son Romero

Speaking of fitness, this upcoming week you can try out Latin dancing for FREE, with no prior experience necessary (though all are welcome). This 4.5 hour event features live music from La Orquesta Son Romero, and attendees are treated to a dance lesson in bachata, salsa, cumbia & merengue before being turned loose on the dance floor. The folks behind this are very laid back and beginner friendly. If you're interested but nervous, bring a friend & take it at your own pace. If you enjoy dancing in general & very upbeat music then you'll love this. It's a great time.

APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic

Have you got a little one that's always bringing home pebbles and stones? Or maybe you're the one with the rock addition (and if so... join the club!). Well whoever it may be, this weekend is a fantastic learning opportunity for those young & old with an interest in geoscience. APEGA, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta is hosting a number of FREE clinics including Fossil Identification, Demos of Geophysics techniques & instruments, tours of a palaeontology museum & a Geoscience (rock?) garden, opportunities to meet/Q&A with Geoscientists & more. Be sure to RSVP in advance, because space is limited. And for those of you who attend... you rock!

Edmonton Reptile Expo

Ever wanted to touch the shell of a tortoise, hold a lizard or be inches from a python? If nodding your head with a resounding Yes, then this event will be right up your alley. This weekend, get yourself down to the expo center and let loose your inner herptile. You can hold a variety of creatures, talk with breeders, shop, visit the rescue booth and much more. Tickets a reasonably priced and there is a family pass, plus there will be food trucks on site.

Gamealot Board Game Bash & Charity Fundraiser

Saving the best for last! A friend reached out to inform me of this epic event and it's too good not to share. A full weekend convention, Gamealot serves as a place to gather over games of board & card while the Non Profit behind it raises funds for the Veterans Association Food Bank. Attendees can host games or join in on hosted games, that will range from quick & easy (think: Catan, Ticket to Ride, etc) to challenging and long. But all skill levels are welcome. There are door prizes to be won and a silent auction will be on display. Past iterations of this same event drew out large crowds so expect plenty of good-natured & friendly but fierce competition. Check out the event here, and may the best (analog) gamer win.

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Have a fantastic weekend, folks.

I have a GE gas oven that has developed a CO leak. I need to find someone trustworthy who will stand behind their work. Does anyone have any recommendations for people who have been tremendous or people to avoid? Given the nature of the repair, I'm apprehensive.

Hey, just wondering if anyone knows what the deal is with the house on 96th street with all the bikes for sale? Where do they get them from?