HOROSCOPE – Third week of May 2016
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your tendency this week is to escape into your mind and imagination. While that’s fine for a little while, pretty soon you have to come back down to earth. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21…
Freson Bros. to donate $116,898.54 to Red Cross
Spotlight Staff Through the tremendous acts of generosity and kindness of the communities in which they operate, Freson Bros. is extremely proud to announce they, along with their great customers and supportive team members, have raised $58,449.27 for the Red…
RCMP make an arrest in a rural property robbery, and a missing Falher resident is found safe
RCMP Detachment News releases On May 2, 2016, the McLennan RCMP Detachment received a complaint of a robbery on a rural property just off Highway 2. The RCMP, Smoky River Fire and Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services attended the residence.…
The View From Here – Revisionism and political correctness may deprive Canadians of enduring cultural symbols
by Tom Henihan The lyrics of most national anthems are not typically the stuff of great poetry or profound wisdom. The lyrics are usually utilitarian, accessible and over simplistic. People do not generally quote from their National Anthem; its significance…
Meeting of McLennan and District Chamber and local organizations a positive initiative
Tom Henihan Express Staff The McLennan and District Chamber of Commerce organized a meeting hosted by chamber president Daniel Labrecque inviting representatives of different community groups to McLennan Town Offices on Tuesday, May 10. The groups represented at the meeting…
Federal deficits could total almost $200 billion over next five years
Fraser Institute News release TORONTO—The federal government’s plan to run $113.2 billion in deficits over the next five years is premised on unrealistic assumptions regarding future spending restraint, which will likely result in much larger deficits and debt accumulation, finds…
Mother’s Day tea service raises $475 for Girouxville playground
Mac Olsen Express Staff It was their special day on May 7, although it didn’t officially take place until the following day, but many ladies and families celebrated Mother’s Day at the Girouxville community hall. “It’s a great way to…
Northland Supt. calls it a career
Chris Clegg Spotlight She has helped guild Northland School Division through some difficult times. Now it’s time to call it a career. After six years of service, Northland School Division’s Supt. of Schools Donna Barrett announced April 23, she plans…
More photos of Mother’s Day Tea in Girouxville
LETTER – Workers, not fat cats, pay the price of business tax hikes – Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Canadian Taxpayers Federation News release If you want to help workers, raising business taxes just doesn’t make sense. It’s one topic over which you will find a good amount of consensus among economists here in Alberta. This topic is particularly…
What’s your beef
Smoky River Regional Economic Development by Dan Dibbelt A few articles back I wrote about the need for us to support our local economy in everything we purchase. While that is in itself an admirable goal, it is largely impossible;…
Roots of Empathy Program, Part II
Family and Community Support Services – In Focus Georgia Dubois Director, Smoky River FCSS In October 2015, Colby Robbins, Smoky River FCSS Roots of Empathy facilitator, introduced the program to a class at Ecole Routhier School, as well as a class…
First-of-its-kind Vehicle Registration Auto-Renew service
EDMONTON – May 2, 2016 /CNW/ – Since launching only three weeks ago, the Alberta Motor Association’s Vehicle Registration Auto-Renew service has been a hit with members. Thousands of members have ¬¬already signed up to let AMA automatically take care…
Ecolé Heritage exchange students highlight their time spent in France
Mac Olsen Spotlight Olivier Roy and Cloé Maisonneuve experienced school in another country in March, when they travelled to France as exchange students from Ecolé Heritage in Falher. They were part of the Nancy-Metz Reciprocal Exchange program. “I improved my…
RCMP investigates thefts from vehicles
Express Staff Over the past month, the McLennan RCMP Detachment has been investigating thefts from unlocked vehicles, says a news release. Most of them were related to wallet thefts. The RCMP wishes to remind the public that when you’re not…