PIC – Richardson Pionner hosts a barbecue
Left-right are caterer Amber Ouellet & Richardson Pioneer manager Amy Bean. The company had a barbecue for the public and customers May 4.
KEYBOARD COMMANDO – Time to unite, assist Fort McMurrary residents in their hour of need
by Mac Olsen There was a mass exodus from Fort McMurray on May 5, as a mandatory evacuation was ordered for all residents. The reports, photos and video clips coming out of Fort McMurray last week were an ominous reminder…
Fire ban now in effect through the entire province of Alberta
Mac Olsen Express Staff Smoky River fire chief Marcel Maure has issued a fire ban order for all of M.D. of Smoky River No. 130. “With this extremely warm weather and lack of precipitation, we’re in prime condition for wildland…
Generous donation will help save lives
Spotlight Staff Northern Lakes College has received a $200,000 donation from the Heart and Stroke Foundation in the form of life-saving devices known as Automated External Defibrillators along with other equipment and training. The AED is an electronic device used…
SPORTS – Smoky River Regional Golf Course comes out swinging for the 2016 season
Tom Henihan Express Staff Although a few avid golfers, taking advantage of the good weather, were out on the course prior to the its opening, the Smoky River Regional Golf Course in McLennan officially began its season on Saturday April…
PIC – Petting zoo for Fern’s Greenhouse event
Pictured above is Morgan Therrien, 5, with her mother Kayla Bartel. They were visiting Eric Verstappen’s petting zoo, which was part of the May Day event at Fern’s Greenhouse on May 1. Verstappen also had chickens as part of the…
Alain Johnson wins 2016 “Biggest Loser” weight loss competition
Tom Henihan Express Staff McLennan Recreation Board’s 2016 “Biggest Loser” weight loss contest, which began on February 23 ended with some impressive results on April 28. Thirty-nine people participated in the contest based on a percentage formula with the contestant…
COMMENTARY – Keeping calm in a crisis
by Joe McWilliams A couple of thoughts occurred last week when Wildrose Leader – and Fort McMurray resident – Brian Jean appeared on television in front of the remains of houses in his home town. One was: ‘What is he…
Fern’s Greenhouse welcomes the public with May Day event
Mac Olsen Express Staff The weather was warm and perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Fern’s Greenhouse held an open house on May 1 to mark May Day. “I hope this will be the start of a celebration every year, especially…
Across Canada, Team CIBC rallies around Fort McMurray evacuees
From fundraisers to onsite support at evacuation centres, CIBC employees show they care EDMONTON, May 10, 2016 /CNW/ – A little more than a week ago life went on as it normally did for the 80,000+ residents of Fort McMurray.…
Grouard students shine at Robotics Tournament
Over 100 students packed the Back Lakes Sports Arena in Red Earth Creek for the Second Annual Peace Country Robotics Tournament April 15. Twelve teams from Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council [KTC], Northland School Division [NSD[, Conseil scolaire du…
Immunization mobile app to offer new features to help protect Canadians from infectious diseases
CNW Newswire News release The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, today (April 22) announced a $3.5 million investment over three years for ImmunizeCA, an innovative mobile app that helps Canadians keep their immunization information close at hand. First launched…
HOROSCOPE – First week of May 2016
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Things seem to be in high gear this week, Aries. Others around you are just as boisterous, and it may even seem manic. Exercise a little extra patience to get through. TAURUS – Apr 21/May…
Count yourself in on census this month
Richard Froese Spotlight Census letters and packages are being delivered to all Canadian households this week to collect data for the national population. Statistics Canada began sending package for households and for agriculture on May 2. Forms can be completed…
OPINION – High-speed broadband is essential for rural and northern Canada
Federation of Canadian Municipalities News release A long overdue conversation has begun in Canada about how to ensure large sections of our country are no longer cut off from an essential service which is taken for granted by so many…