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Wildrose Party News release EDMONTON, AB (December 8, 2016): This week, Wildrose Little Bow MLA Dave Schneider called on the Agriculture Minister to explain the economic impact of the NDP’s carbon tax on agri-food and agri-business in Alberta. The NDP’s…
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SARDA celebrating 30 Years

As SARDA’s logo has evolved and been refined, so has the organization. On April 29, 1986, SARDA was incorporated as a non-profit group directed by agricultural producers in the Municipal District of Smoky River. Their goal was to field test…
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Spotlight Staff Non-profit organizations have a clearer path to funding as a result of changes to two primary community grant programs, the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and the Community Initiatives Program (CIP). “Investment in Alberta’s non-profit and voluntary sector…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The volleyball season has passed and the coaches for the Georges P. Vanier teams have offered their thoughts about it. Bob Owens coached the junior girls’ team and he was pleased with their progression during…
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Jackie Hockey, Chair Falher Regional Intermunicipal Library Board Falher Library/Bibliothèque Dentinger Principal Robert (Bob) Owens and his staff are committed to providing an excellent start to learning, to help ensure Success for Every Student. To help meet these goals, they…
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“Fire on Ice” annual Christmas Gala a formal, fun event

Tom Henihan Express Staff Smoky River Minor Hockey Association held its fifth annual Christmas Gala at the Centre Chevaliers, December 3. Approximately 350 people attended the “Fire on Ice” themed, formal dinner and dance event, which included performance and live…
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Spotlight Staff Northern Lakes College student Cindy Whitehead has given a whole new mean to the term “hands-on training”. On the evening between her two-day Standard First Aid and CPR training course, Cindy used her new skills to save the…
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Spotlight Staff A proposed calendar for the 2017-18 school year for High Prairie School Division is under study with comments from parents and students welcome. At its regular meeting Nov. 16, trustees reviewed and approved the calendar survey that has…
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Smoky River Family and Community Support Services – In Focus Georgia Dubois FCSS Director Ol’ Tyme Family Nite began as a program for a venue for all people – all ages, all abilities and all cultures. This program has stood…
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Dan Dibbelt Smoky River Regional Economic Development Twice a year the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) holds a conference at which elected officials and administration from Alberta’s municipal districts and councils get together to attend workshops, meet…
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