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Busier than ever at Dave Booth Taxidermy

Joe McWilliams Spotlight Things are humming along for Dave Booth Taxidermy, ever since he moved his shop to downtown Kinuso. “Location, location, location,” says Booth, who relocated from Slave Lake three years ago. “We get a lot of jobs –…

Mac Olsen Hunting Supplement Fish and Wildlife Officers are there to enforce the hunting regulations and apprehend poachers, but they also encourage hunters to be responsible and enjoy the sport. “We support and encourage lawful hunting. It’s a great outdoor…
Family-owned Eiserman Meats

Katrina Owens Hunting Supplement If you do not have the means to personally process your wild game meats, fret not because Eiserman Meats in Slave Lake will do it for you. The Leader popped by the family-owned business and got…

Many families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each morning. Feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress. Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day,…
School division puts cameras in buses

Drivers be aware: you are being filmed Joe McWilliams For Spotlight A warning went out last week to drivers that if they blow by school buses when their red lights are flashing, they’ll be caught on camera. It’s a new…
Be aware of school buses as students are back in class

Richard Froese Spotlight School buses are rolling again and motorists are reminded to be cautious and obey the rules of the road. “We all have to work together for the safety of the students,” says Harry Davis, director of transportation…

Blaine Bebeau Heart River Sausage and Meat Services Hunting season has come again and it is time to get out in pursuit of the many game animals the area has to offer. Once you harvest your animal, what is the…
Prepare your big game well for taxidermist

Mac Olsen Hunting Supplement When you harvest that trophy animal of a lifetime, advanced preparation will ensure that the taxidermist can give you the best result. “Take care of your trophy, get it skinned as soon as possible,” says Andy…

Mac Olsen Hunting Supplement The 2016 Alberta hunting regulations guide details some important changes for the coming season. Here they are as found on Page 12: . An Antlered Moose Special Licence hunting season has been created in WMU (Wildlife…

Spotlight Staff Hunting Supplement Hunting is a popular hobby and sport enjoyed by millions of people across North America. Over the last 10 years, data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service indicates that more and more females are taking…