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Alberta tire recycling effort hits 100 million

Spotlight Staff It’s a lot of rubber! Alberta’s tire recycling program has reached a significant milestone: 100 million tires have been recycled since the program’s inception in 1992. “This achievement shows Albertans’ commitment to protecting the environment is stronger than…
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Spotlight Staff Will Old Man Winter be arriving soon? Can we expect warm weather until Halloween? The answers to those questions and more are being predicted in The Weather Network’s annual fall forecast, which predicts weather in September, October and…
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Express Staff   On Sept. 19, the RCMP responded to a complaint of a wood theft on a rural property, southeast of McLennan. Between Sept. 16 and 18, a large quantity of chopped and prepared firewood was stolen from a…
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Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta News release Edmonton – Today (Sept. 14), the Progressive Conservative caucus is questioning the provincial government’s vague plan to bring in new investment and create jobs by implementing a renewable sources target by 2030. “With…
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Backpack Buddies

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services – In Focus Colby Robbins FCSS Youth Programming Coordinator Smoky River FCSS would like to introduce you to their second year of Backpack Buddies. This program addresses a very real need in our…
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Any obstacle can be overcome if you set your mind to it, Aries. Your combination of intellect and work ethic will serve you well in the coming weeks. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Others are…
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Manoir du Lac, McLennan October 2, 2016 2-4 p.m. Draws at 3 p.m. Contact Pat Penner at (780) 324-3746 for more information, including admission prices  
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Manoir du Lac “Lunch Box Social” a unique event

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Manoir du Lac Family Lunch Box Social held on September 10 had a festive atmosphere as family and friends of Manoir residents gathered to socialize and share lunch together. The Family Lunch Box Social is…
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Celebrating the life of Don Fish

Tom Henihan Express Staff A Celebration of the life of Don Fish took place at the McLennan Legion Hall from 2pm to 6pm, September 10. Community members, fellow veterans and family were present to celebrate his life and reminisce about…
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