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Commentary by Chris Clegg I used to think of museums as old, boring places to visit. I never understood the fascination and utter joy my boring parents and grandparents received from visits to such old, dusty places. I mean, there…
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Rural health services staff get a well-deserved break

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Smoky River Regional Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (SRRPR&R) put on a Rural Health Appreciation Coffee Break, at McLennan Hospital cafeteria from 9.30 to 10.45 a.m., June 23. The event has been running for 5…
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Richard Froese Spotlight A short documentary film about a former Grouard man could be coming to a public viewing in the next several months. “Cree Code Talker” features the role of Charles (Checker) Tomkins during the Second World War. The…
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Local Slave Lake resident opens a Brew Supply store

Katrina Owens Spotlight Earlier this year, Angela Dana had no idea she would soon be starting her own company, but as fate had it, she’s opening the doors to SL Brew Supply this week. What sparked this venture? “I started…
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Tom Henihan Express Staff Planting of elm trees in Town of McLennan On a motion by Councillor John Nairn, the request to plant 160 Elm Trees within the boundaries of the Town of McLennan was approved subject to the following…
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Good times at this year’s Honey Festival

Mac Olsen Express Staff Children and families had a variety of activities to choose from at this year’s Honey Festival in Falher. See the front page of this week’s paper for details about the parade. Also, check the Smoky River…
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HPSD honours staff for long service

Spotlight The staff of High Prairie School Division was honoured at the annual long-service awards night on May 27 in High Prairie. More than 90 staff members were celebrated for their years of service to the division. The long-service awards…
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This was the Canada Day cake served as part of the celebrations at the Smoky River Tourism Booth on July 1. Look for a story and more photos about the celebration in the July 13 edition of the Smoky River…
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PIC – Councillors attend MGA review in High Prairie

Municipal Affairs Minister and Lesser Slave Lake MLA Danielle Larivee, second from left, chats with left-right, Village of Donnelly Mayor Myrna Lanctot, Municipal District of Smoky River Reeve Robert Brochu, Town of High Prairie Mayor Linda Cox, Big Lakes County…
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RCMP News release On June 11, the McLennan RCMP Detachment responded to a mischief complaint at the post office in Guy. Four mail boxes were pried open and some of their contents were stolen. The suspects involved were not located.…
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