Third Avenue N.E. in McLennan was lit up like a Christmas tree with emergency response lights on Jan. 25 after a fire broke out at a residence. The fire, which was quickly extinquished by firefighters, broke out just before 5:30 p.m. and remains under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Richardson International Limited has entered into a formal agreement to purchase Great Northern Grain’s grain handling and crop input retail facility based in Nampa, Alberta.
Over 50 people rolled and bowled at Smoky Lanes Bowling Centre in Girouxville in the first annual nation “Knockdown Cancer” tournament under Bowl Canada to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.
Two recent lotteries – both of which are close to selling out, if they are not already done – highlight the important work of organizations, and deserve support.
Four standout athletes from Ecole Heritage in Falher have qualified for the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon from March 4 to 10 while two badminton players will also compete in the Alberta Winter Games from Feb. 9 to 12 in Parkland County.
Direct Energy and the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) are inviting Albertans to help recognize our province’s tremendous volunteer spirit with the eighth annual Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award.
Last week in my column, I mentioned that it was 10 years ago that I first arrived in the Smoky River region to work for the Express and one year ago that I returned after working for the Stettler Independent for three years.
A new High Prairie School Division administrative procedure called Healthy School Communities, which will hopefully be implemented in September, is a great idea.
Whether it’s through still life, landscapes, or other types of photos, anyone looking to improve his or her picture-taking skills can join High Prairie’s photography club, which has been in existence since the spring of 2011.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18. Aquarius, unwind from pressures at the office with a little respite. A long weekend and some time spent at a nearby resort are just what you need to recharge the batteries.
