New martial arts studio opening soon
A new martial arts studio is coming to town.
Arashi-Do Martial Arts plans to open a martial arts studio in Riel Park in September once renovations to the building interior are complete.
The studio will be located at 135 44 Riel Drive in St. Albert.
An exact opening date has not been set yet, but the dojo is currently building interest lists for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing and fitness classes for all ages.
Fitness classes will consist of what professor Tyson LaRone called "fast fitness" – 30-minute strength training circuits based on kettlebell, body-weight and suspension exercises that are good for all fitness levels.
Those interested can contact LaRone at [email protected] or call at 780-217-0059. A schedule is being finalized and will be posted on the Arashi-Do website within the next week.
Arashi-Do Martial Arts has been providing martial arts instruction in Alberta for nearly thirty years. It has dojos all over the province, including three in Edmonton.
LaRone, who currently teaches at the Edmonton north location on St. Albert Trail, said there is a huge appetite for martial arts in St. Albert and that with more and more young families moving into the area it was only natural to expand north.
Nominate an outstanding business
The St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2016 Business Awards of Distinction.
Businesses can win awards in the categories of small business, business to business, marketing, outstanding customer service, young entrepreneur (for business owners 35 years and under and in business for a minimum of two years), Ignite (for businesses between one to three years in operation), youth work experience/apprenticeship and community leadership.
To qualify businesses must have been in business for a minimum of three years, unless otherwise stated.
Nomination criteria and forms can be found at stalbertchamber.com. Nominations close Sept. 16.
The Business Awards of Distinction Celebration will be held on Oct. 20, 2016 at the Arden Theatre. Tickets are now available.
Tiny, plaid and paisley
Plaid & Paisley Littles Boutique is celebrating its grand opening on Sept. 8 at the Enjoy Centre.
Founded by three sisters, the boutique shop combines organic and ethically made baby and toddler wear with the capsule closet approach made famous by a famous London designer and tiny Parisian closets.
Capsule closets focus on neutral basics that can be interchanged, to create endless outfit options and make life simpler for parents.
Plaid & Paisley's clothing is handmade in Rocky Mountain House and all of its fabric is sourced from San Francisco. Curated items are sourced from women entrepreneurs worldwide.
The grand opening will feature champagne and live music by the Dearhearts, a local Alberta band.
