Author: Admin2015

Alberta’s economy one of the biggest concerns Brian Jean is hearing about

Mac Olsen Express Staff It’s a recurring theme that Brian Jean has been hearing about – the state of the Alberta economy and jobs. The Wildrose Opposition Leader stopped in Falher on Oct. 5 as part of his tour through…

October 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Hear the beep where you sleep

Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm The sound of a smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Unfortunately, many Alberta homes are missing this lifesaving tool. “We know from the research that working…

October 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

There is a whole lot happening at McLennan Library during October

Tom Henihan Express Staff Adult Colouring is a fashionable new pastime. Colouring is an activity that is always compelling and participants can bring their own books and pencils or use those available at the library. Adult colouring is a great…

October 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Paramedics services improve in rural areas

Spotlight Staff Paramedics in the province will get new tools and treatment options to better serve patients in rural and remote areas. The transfer of the paramedic profession from the Health Disciplines Act to the Health Professions Act will strengthen…

October 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Fire Safety Tips

COOKING PRECAUTIONS Kitchen fires due to cooking oil or grease igniting into flames cause the fastest-spreading and most destructive type of residential fire. When cooking with grease or oil, it is extremely important that you plan ahead so that you…

October 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Viterra supports 2017 STARS calendar featuring patient success stories

STARS’ patient Jay Rimke almost didn’t graduate college. Part way through his first year of an agriculture management diploma, the vehicle he was travelling in was broadsided by a train. He sustained a severe head injury and slipped into a…

October 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Georges P. Vanier junior volleyball invitational tournament.

Georges P. Vanier held their annual junior volleyball invitational tournament on Oct. 15. Teams came from around the Peace Country, from Peace River to Slave Lake. Here are some action photos from the tournament, which was held in the GPV…

October 15, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Heritage students raise over $2,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, participate in run

Mac Olsen Express Staff It was a warm, sunny day and perfect for holding the Terry Fox Run. Students at Ecole Heritage participated in their annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 29, making a circular route through Falher early in…

October 9, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – Fall is here, so it’s harvesting time in the garden

While farmers are busy harvesting their crops in the fields and putting them in storage, others are harvesting their vegetables in their gardens. Claire Leclerc is one of those, and she shows some of her vegetables that she harvested recently.…

October 9, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Horoscope for first week of October 2016

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, certain feelings may not be easy to convey, but try to find the words this week. It’s important to let your feelings be known, and others are waiting on you to speak up. TAURUS…

October 9, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – The only thing clarified by the 1st US presidential debate is the absence of inspired leadership

Tom Henihan A debate is a constructive argument expressing two or more opposing points of view. Its purpose is to illuminate the topics under discussion in a restrained and constructive manner. A debate, especially a political debate, is also a…

October 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Royal Canadian Legion holds pasta supper fundraiser for Norman Soucy

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Royal Canadian Legion in McLennan is hosting a pasta supper fundraiser for Norman Soucy to help him purchase and install a stair chair at his home in McLennan. Diagnosed with MS in 2003, Soucy was…

October 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Providence has new FNMI coordinator with a lot of new, innovative ideas

Tom Henihan Express Staff Sharlene Lambert is the new First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) coordinator for Ecole Providence. When asked how she finds the first few weeks in her new position her answer is brief and succinct. “Couldn’t be…

October 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Letter – MLA McCuaig-Boyd touts forthcoming minimum wage increases

Margaret McCuaig-Boyd MLA for Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley As hard-working Albertans move closer to a living wage, business will continue to be supported through the transition. The reason a minimum wage exists is to ensure that the workforce can not only afford…

October 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Unauthorized AHS record access shows there’s no foolproof privacy

Mac Olsen Several recent high-profile incidents of information breaches should make you hyper-vigilent in protecting your privacy. Not that there is any absolutely full-proof way to protect your privacy, but if your private information falls into the wrong hands, then…

October 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·