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Gary Cotton 1963 – 2016 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Cotton at the age of 52 years. He was born on July 9, 1963 in Spirit River, Alberta and passed away on January…
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Georgia Dubois Director Smoky River FCSS   Community Volunteer Income Tax Program   Understanding your rights and responsibilities and the benefits of filing an income tax and benefit return is an important aspect of financial literacy. Did you know that…
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Dan Dibbelt Smoky River Regional Economic Development   It may be time to spread the work around   It is an unusual time in Alberta. I have lived in Alberta for more than 40 years and pretty much during that…
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Morgan Maclean scores for the Falher Pirates late in the second period, with Craig Anderson and Drake Cunningham collecting the assists. The Pirates hosted the Manning Comets on Feb. 2. Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   The NPHL playoffs are…
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The UAlberta Augustana Campus has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Isabelle Maure of McLennan. Maure is a first-year Bachelor of Science student and she is the recipient of the scholarship, funded by An Augustana Faculty Honours Entrance Scholarship. She is one…
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Chris Clegg   We had a byelection for High Prairie town council Feb. 1. The next day, one of the staff members in our office said it was terrible how few people voted. Let’s see. In round numbers, High Prairie…
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H.W. Fish rink with shadowy patches on the ice under the existing mercury vapour lights, which creates poor visibility for both players and spectators. This problem can be solved with the installation of the proposed higher quality, energy efficient T-5…
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Above, the cast of Local Actors Having Fun is putting the finishing touches on  their production, including dress rehearsals, building props and decorating the hall. In the photo below, there's gonna be a weddin' held. The first performance will be…
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