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Weekend music extravaganza June 17-19

Chris Clegg Spotlight It’s less than three weeks away to what many tout as the best fair in Western Canada. Thousands will pack the Driftpile Valley for the 38th North Country Fair June 17-19. The annual fair, which celebrates the…
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may desire to be somewhere else this week, but responsibilities keep you close to home. You can still have a good time and make lasting memories. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you…
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Family and Community Support Services – In Focus Georgia Dubois FCSS Director On June 30, we will be saying farewell to our Administrative Assistant Isabelle Dubrule. Isabelle has been with Smoky River Family and Community Support Services since September of…
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Wabasca-Desmarais hosts Northland Games

A little rain didn’t damper the 29th Annual Northland Games at Mistassiniy School in Wabasca-Desmarais. Elder Albert Yellowknee officially welcomed hundreds of athletes representing Northland School Division and Bigstone Cree Nation by performing the opening ceremony. At the junior high…
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Alberta Health Services News release Individuals and caregivers living with dementia, including people with Alzheimer’s disease, will benefit now that Alberta Health Services (AHS) has expanded its specialized dementia advice service through Health Link to include Edmonton and Calgary Zones.…
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Children’s fishing derby this Saturday at Winagami Lake

Mac Olsen Spotlight The McLennan/High Prairie council for the Knights of Columbus is inviting children and families for their annual fishing derby at Winagami Lake this Saturday, June 11. “Bring your kids, grandkids and friends to Winagami Lake, and enjoy…
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Alberta Health Services News release CALGARY – A new website launched today (May 20) by Alberta Health Services (AHS) responds to ongoing requests from patients, families and clients for a way to send messages of thanks directly to health care workers…
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Family and Community Support Services – In Focus Melanie Blanchette Youth Program Coordinator Smoky River FCSS is proudly offering a summer youth program throughout the months of July and August. This program is made available for children ages 6-12. The…
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