Smoky River Express - Falher Weekly Local News June 1, 2011

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G.P. Vanier honours its 2011 graduates

Georges P. Vanier school's 2011 graduating class was the toast of the region May 21, 2011 as family, friends and staff gathered in the gymnasium to acknowledge and celebrate the crowning achievements of Grade-12 students. The event was attended by an estimated 500 people, the majority of which attended a special banquet supper at Chevalier Centre early that evening.

G.P. Vanier honours its 2011 graduates

They've had the time of the lives. Now the real journey in life is set to begin.

Fun fundraising children's fishing derby June 11 at Winagami Lake

Fishing, food and fun for the whole family is all part of the festivities for the second annual children’s fishing derby at Winagami Lake Provincial Park on June 11, which will see proceeds directed towards the purchase of wheelchairs for those in need locally and globally.

Fox leaving top post of FCSS this September

A search to find a new executive director of Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) will soon begin after Penny Fox recently submitted her letter of resignation.

Great food and music at Strike Up the Band event

This year’s Strike Up the Band fundraiser at Georges P. Vanier school on the evening of May 14 was another musically soothing success.

Opinion

SRE Commentary: It’s numbing to see damage first hand

After seeing the aftermath of what happened in Slave Lake for myself, I don’t think I want the experience ever again.

SRE From The Hip: The do's and don'ts of the summer season

The annual return of June brings with it thoughts of summer vacation opportunities for many residents in the Smoky River region.

SRE And That's The Scoop: Fuel prices too high? – Roam at home in your own backyard

With the price of vehicle fuel remaining high and no end in sight, it will surely cut into vacation and tourism times for Albertans, including those of us in the Smoky River region.

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Spotlight

Spotlight: Strawberry Tea pays tribute to past and present

This year’s annual Strawberry Tea had something special to offer.

Spotlight: A weekend in the mud to remember

Where other May long weekend campers would be put off by a little rain, the participants at this year’s contest thrived.

Digger's Corner: Another May Long come and gone

It doesn’t matter whether you grew up in the city or in a town, these days, when May Long comes around for many young people the long weekend means it’s to go camping.

Natural Health: How to get your complete protein

If you are a vegetarian, or a person who just doesn’t eat that much meat, sometimes it can be a bit of a challenge to get enough protein/iron in your diet. Most people think that the only way to get sufficient protein/iron in their diet is by consuming meat. But the truth is that you can also get your protein from plant based foods.

Your Horoscope for the fourth week of May

Famous Birthdays: May 29 - Melissa Etheridge, Singer (50) May 30 - Steven Gerrard, Athlete (31) May 31 - Brooke Shields, Actress (46) June 1 - Heidi Klum, Model (38) June 2 - Justin Long, Actor (33) June 3 - Anderson Cooper, Journalist (44) June 4 - Russell Brand, Actor

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