Author: Admin2015

High Prairie RCMP makes arrest in double homicide investigation; armed robbery in Slave Lake

RCMP News releases RCMP investigators confirm that they have arrested and detained a lone suspect in the investigation pertaining to the homicides of Dylan Laboucan and Cory Grey, both of whom were reported missing from their home on the Whitefish…

August 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Home Support Program

Family and Community Support Services – In Focus Georgia Dubois Director Smoky River FCSS is so excited to be offering this programming in the fall of 2016. Smoky River FCSS believes that people are our most valuable resource and want…

August 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Olympics Games have become a tedious marathon that never seems to end

by Tom Henihan I do not share any enthusiasm for the Olympics. One person running faster or jumping higher than another is not in any way compelling to my mind. In Rio, attendance is down 27 percent compared to the…

August 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Investigation into leak of cellphone bill finds unauthorized use, disclosure of personal Information

Government of Alberta News release An investigation report issued today by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) found that Executive Council used and disclosed personal information in contravention of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy…

August 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

International scavenger hunt experience is a fun, creative, intense, for Slave Lake family

Joe McWilliams For Spotlight The Irwin family of Slave Lake recently joined 11 people from various parts of the world to make a team in a one-week challenge called GISHWHES. It had them doing some wacky, interesting and funny stuff,…

August 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

CPP increase not so “modest” according to small business

Canada News Wire News release The proposed Canada Pension Plan (CPP) increase may be pitched as “modest”, but small business owners are saying it’s anything but, according to the latest data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). A…

August 18, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Supreme Court to only hear from big governments and big unions in landmark case

Canadian Taxpayers Federation News release The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has rejected the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) application to intervene in the final stage of the British Columbia Teachers Federation’s (BCTF) decade-long legal battle with the British Columbia government.…

August 18, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Obituary – Bela Szabo passes away at 79

Bela Szabo, also known as “Bill”, formerly of Lac Magloire, Alberta, passed away at his residence in Girouxville, Alberta on May 12, 2016 at 79 years of age. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucille Tanguay and loving…

August 18, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Historic St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Manse celebrates 85th anniversary August 21

Tom Henihan Spotlight The St. Paul’s Church and Heritage House consist of a small Gothic Revival wooden church and a one and a half story, wood frame residence. Built in 1931, the church was moved to its present location in…

August 18, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Completing a first aid course could make all the difference

by Mac Olsen You come upon the scene of a multi-vehicle collision and there are people with serious injuries, possibly even some who are dead. What do you do? Panic is a natural state of mind when you encounter such…

August 18, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Something waiting around every corner

Commentary by Joe McWilliams One of the great things about growing up was (and is) exploring trails. The thrill of anticipation about what might be around the next corner or over the next ridge never really goes away; never gets…

August 18, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Edward John Chomiak found guilty of first-degree murder of his ex-wife, and second-degree murder of her daughter

Mac Olsen Express Staff Edward John Chomiak has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of his ex-wife, Melody Perry. He has also been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Jerica Bouchard.…

August 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Providence students finishing Grade 6 have option of free bus from McLennan to St. Andrews

Tom Henihan Express Staff Ecole Providence students who have completed Grade 6 now have the option of taking the bus to St. Andrews Catholic School in High Prairie starting the 2016–2017 school year. “We think it is important that Catholic…

August 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

RCMP warns about prepaid card scams

RCMP News release Over the past few days, Cochrane RCMP have investigated a number of frauds involving prepaid cards. Victims are being called by unknown individuals claiming to be from different agencies such as ATCO, ENMAX and EPCORE and stating…

August 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Health Canada opens door to home-grown medical cannabis, but leaves key questions unanswered

Announcement fails to address need for affordability, research Globe Newswire News release The new medical cannabis access regulations published today (August 11) by Health Canada support recommendations previously made by The Arthritis Society, along with Canadians for Fair Access to…

August 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·