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New law supports victims who need to break their rental lease Government of Alberta News release For victims of domestic violence, survival can mean getting through a day. With little thought to the luxury of long-term planning, those who are…
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RCMP News release Police have charged Edward Devin Boyce Gladue, a 19-year-old man from Whitefish Lake First Nation, with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the murders of Dylan Laboucan and Cory Grey, both of whom were reported…
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Sucker Creek First Nation celebrates culture at pow wow

Richard Froese Spotlight Aboriginal culture was celebrated at the fourth annual Sucker Creek Powwow, held Aug. 13-14. Colourful outfits, drummers and singers delighted the crowds in the arbour as community leaders, dignitaries and flags led the grand entry for each…
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Birdwalk end of season BBQ August 25

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Kimiwan Birdwalk Interpretive Centre will hold its annual End of Season Barbeque on Thursday August 25 with supper served around 5.30pm. The barbeque is a celebration marking the end of the season when the local…
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Dear Editor: I would like to reply to the regional commentary in the Aug. 10/2016 Leader. Here again, I hear the plea for Slave Lake residents to shop local and support local business. Quite simply put, I can’t afford to.…
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Manoir du Lac Family Lunch Box Social, September 10

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Manoir du Lac Family Lunch Box Social on September 10, is an innovative way of engaging residents in a creative project, bringing family and friends of Manoir residents together to share lunch and raise money…
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Katrina Owens Spotlight Slave Lake Pawn officially opened its doors to the public earlier this month on Aug. 8, 2016. Owners Shelly and Mike Bennett chatted with The Leader last week and gave an update on how things are going…
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Express Staff   Family members of the murder victims, Melody Lee-Perry and Jerica Bouchard, had their opportunity to speak during the proceedings of Edward John Chomiak’s trial in Peace River on Aug. 11. Some chose to read their statements aloud,…
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For Immediate Release                                                                                     August 23, 2016   Slave Lake, Alberta – The Slave Lake RCMP Detachment has received a slight uptick in the number of property-related crimes being reported over the last couple of weeks. While an increase in any…
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Fort McMurray RCMP warns the public about fraudulent calls

RCMP News release On August 9th, 2016, the Wood Buffalo RCMP Detachment received several complaints of telephone scams. Phone scammers have used software to display the Wood Buffalo RCMP detachment telephone number in an attempt to obtain personal and banking…
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Tom Henihan Express Staff Delegation: Smoky River Economic Development A Delegation to give a Retail Gap Analysis presentation led by Diane Chiasson of the Smoky River Economic Development was cancelled. Delegation: Fire Chief Marcel Maure M.D. of Smoky River #130…
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you know how to lay on the charm to get a job done, and you might need to work your magic this week. Some might scoff, but the end results will be positive. TAURUS…
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