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Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) held a grand opening last week for a new land-based learning centre in Sherwood Park. 

According to EIPS, their purpose is two-fold. First, to offer a public space for students, staff and community members to come, connect and learn from the land. Second, to function as an ethical space to bring to life EIPS’ land acknowledgment and reaffirm treaty obligations.

Another Canada Day parade is in the books!

Around 100 floats and displays took part this year, with thousands of spectators lining the downtown streets.

Did we take your picture? If so, you'll find it below. 

It's no doubt that Canada Day is a highlight every year in Fort Saskatchewan.

People from all over gather for a day of good food, great entertainment, and spectacular festivities.

So, for the return of Canada Day, we're listing the top five things you need to know to get the most out of your day.

The following statement was issued Thursday by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Pork Council, and National Cattle Feeders' Association:

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health announced the finalized Front-of-Package labelling regulations, part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. In the finalized regulations, ground beef and pork are exempt from the requirement of having a front-of-package warning label.

Canada Day is fast approaching.

For the first time since 2019, Canada Day is back as a fully in-person event in nearly every corner of the province. No matter where you go, there's sure to be plenty of pancakes, parades, and all the patriotic sights, sounds, and activities for you and your family to enjoy.

Canada Day festivities are officially back in Fort Saskatchewan.

One of the city’s biggest parties is returning as a live and in-person event in 2022. The last two years have seen virtual and modified Canada Day celebrations; however, this year promises all of the usual favourites.  

Here’s what you can expect to see: 

Canada Day Pancake Breakfast 

Sponsored by Dow 

Rain and lightning may cast a shadow over your Canada Day plans.

Environment Canada calls for a 60 per cent chance of showers in the region for Friday (Jul. 1), with the risk of a thunderstorm throughout the day.

Cereals Canada has released its 2021 annual report, providing an overview of how the organization worked to support the Canadian cereals value chain, and made progress on its key objectives, despite industry-wide challenges.

“In the last year, the entire industry came together to support each other,” said Board Chair Todd Hames. “We experienced drought, excess moisture, floods, geopolitical crisis, evolving marketplace concerns, and government regulation, yet we continued to maneuver through these events to help Canadian farmers and the cereals value chain.”

The Canada Day parade in Fort Saskatchewan is right around the corner.

Beginning at 11 a.m., the parade is estimated to last an hour and feature close to 100 groups or organizations.

What to bring:

• Lawn chairs and blankets to sit along the route
• Weather-appropriate clothing (also your best red and white attire)
• Bags to catch candy as the parade rolls by

Here is the official parade route: