Commentary by Chris Clegg There’s an old saying that says, “You spend money like a drunken sailor!” It refers to anyone who spends frivolously and carelessly without any plan. In a sailor’s case, likely on ladies of the evening and…

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, expect quite a few opportunities to have fun this week. Just do not disregard any work or other personal responsibilities in the process. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, an energy is growing between…

Smoky River Regional Economic Development Dan Dibbelt It is no secret I am a big fan of shopping local. Many of my articles talk about the value of keeping our local businesses busy, the jobs that are created, and the…

MP Arnold Viersen News release Ottawa, ON — The Liberals are borrowing and spending tens of billions of taxpayer dollars, and to pay the bill, they are raising taxes on families, workers and job-creating businesses, says MP Arnold Viersen, Deputy…

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services – In Focus   Georgia Dubois Director Smoky River FCSS   Collaboration, one of the abilities for Smoky River Family and Community Support Services to be in the know of the local needs…

Express Staff On March 22, the McLennan RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint a vehicle theft in Falher. The RCMP believes a white GMC Sierra pickup truck was stolen sometime between 4 a.m. and 4:15 a.m. on March 22, on…

Tenille Guerette performs her routine on the balance beam as Shanelle Morin supervises. Chantal Laflamme works with Nicolas Levesque on the uneven bars. The Smoky River Gymnastics Club had six boys enrolled in their program this season, the largest group…

Above: A group of excited Ecole Providence kindergarten kids during an Easter Egg hunt on March 24 just prior to taking Easter break. Every grade at the school had it own Easter egg hunt and all Providence students have been…

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A positive attitude may help you overcome any challenges that come your way this week, Aries. Maintain this positivity and things will ultimately work out for the best. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, offer…

Driftpile artist’s work given to Barack Obama Chris Clegg Spotlight A Driftpile man is humbled and honoured after one of his works of art was given to American President Barack Obama during a visit from Prime Minster Justin Trudeau to…