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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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How can you participate in Remembrance Day 2020?

How to participate in Remembrance Day 2020 when events are canceled 

Every year we participate in ceremonies for Remembrance Day, but this year’s events are being canceled due to COVID-19. While traditions may be thrown off this year, there are many ways to recognize the holiday while social distancing. Keep reading below to learn more about canceled local events near Edmonton and how to participate in Remembrance Day 2020 when events are canceled. 


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Halloween

What to do for Halloween instead of trick or treating

Halloween trick or treating alternatives for the Edmonton area 

What is there to do for Halloween instead of trick or treating? While trick or treating is a great tradition, there are plenty of other Halloween themed events and activities that you can do in the Edmonton area in 2020. If trick or treating isn’t for you this year, then check out our trick or treating alternatives below. 

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The annual Giant Thanksgiving Food Drive is taking place this month in Edmonton and Sherwood Park

Sherwood Ford and OilersNation are hosting a Giant Thanksgiving Food Drive to support local food banks 

The annual Giant Thanksgiving Food Drive is taking place this month in Edmonton and Sherwood Park. Sherwood Ford and OilersNation are teaming up to help provide food donations to local food banks. Below, we have more information on where you can make a donation and why you should consider joining Sherwood Ford and OilerNation for their annual Giant Thanksgiving Food Drive this month. 

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Sherwood Ford provides a Ford Transit Van to the Salvation Army in Edmonton, AB

The Salvation Army Edmonton Resource Centre delivers food to those in need  

This May, Sherwood Ford was able to provide a Ford Transit Van to the Salvation Army Edmonton Resource Centre in Edmonton, AB. The Salvation Army uses this van to deliver food to ministry outreach centres and food banks in the area, helping to feed families in need. Below, we have more information on the Ford Transit Van and the Salvation Army Edmonton Resource Centre. 

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