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Spotlight Staff With hunting season now in full swing, the RCMP is reminding Alberta’s outdoor adventurers and hunters to take the steps required to ensure their safety when they venture off the beaten track. Over the past few weeks there…
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KTC – NSD holds first cross-country race

The first Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council – Northland School Division 10 School Championship Cross Country Race was held at Peavine Oct. 4. The race saw students compete in both girl’s and boy’s division by grades from Grade 4-12.…
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Residents at Manoir du Lac welcome back their young visitors

Tom Henihan Express Staff An interesting program started in February 2016 recommenced for the present school year with Ecole Providence students Grade 3 and up visiting Manoir du Lac residents on Tuesday October 18. The program is for the students…
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Tom Henihan Express Staff Town of McLennan Organizational Meeting At the October 11, 2016 Organizational Meeting Councillor John Nairn was appointed Deputy Mayor. The appointment of members of Council to various boards also took place at the October 11 meeting:…
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Tom Henihan Express Staff ATCO Franchise Fee Renewal Once a year, council has the discretion to change the franchise rate. In this instance, motion was made and carried for the franchise rate to remain @ 24% of distribution revenue. Electricity…
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Richard Froese Spotlight Beavers were promoted as friends of the environment and property owners during Beavers in Our Landscape workshop Oct. 12 in High Prairie. Lesser Slave Watershed Council and Peace Country Beef and Forage Association co-hosted the event with…
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Protect your pets against a spooky Halloween

Spotlight Staff As far as your pets are concerned, Halloween is just another day. They won’t understand the reason for extra visitors coming to the door; nor the concept of costumes and masks. Like most holidays, Halloween comes with its…
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High Prairie Wilderness Camp has great first year

Richard Froese Spotlight High Prairie Wilderness Camp marked its first season with top marks and rave reviews. “Wilderness camp was a complete success for its first year,” says camp director Aaron Harbidge, who initiated the Bible camp with a focus…
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Pasta supper fundraiser for Norman Soucy makes goal a reality

Tom Henihan Express Staff Members of the McLennan Legion and Royal Purple hosted a fundraising supper for Norman Soucy on Saturday October 15, at the Elks Hall. The event, attended by approximately 150 people, was an unqualified success raising $8,000,…
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