Smoky River Express - Falher Weekly Local News Aug. 3, 2011

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Local PCs raise spirit of leadership race

Dunvegan - Central Peace Progressive Conservative Association hosted its annual fundraising golf tournament at Eaglesham on July 28 with MLA and Municipal Affairs Minister Hector Goudreau as he hosted party leadership candidate Doug Horner (second from left). Here, they chat with (from left) Rhonda Clarke-Gauthier, Keri Moline, Denise Valiquette, Angeline Goudreau, and Goudreau's executive assistant Wendy Rodgers.

Local PCs raise spirit of leadership race

Local provincial Progressive Conservative members and supporters warmed up to the Alberta PC leadership race during its annual fundraising golf tournament July 28 at Eaglesham.

McLennan RCMP and businesses join forces to promote bicycle safety

The McLennan RCMP is taking a positive approach towards enhanced bicycle safety awareness in the region by rewarding safety-conscious children for their efforts while riding this summer.

Business survey for region draws strong response

Businesses and community organizations in the region are reminded to complete a survey for Smoky River Regional Economic Development to help build the business base.

UFA seeking nominations for Small Town Heroes Contest

The backbone of rural communities and small towns across Western Canada is its people. In these communities there are certain individuals who do all the right things to make their town a better place to live in.

Opinion

SRE Commentary: Living doesn’t get any better

I must admit, I love all the seasons and each special quality they bring to living in northern Alberta.

SRE From The Hip: More than two billion infected with hepatitis

Millions of people around the world currently have hepatitis infections.

SRE And That's The Scoop: Sometimes life and communities are out of balance

We all desirea balanced life – for ourselves, our families and for our communities.

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Spotlight: Rolling into High Prairie for the 2011 auto show

This year’s 3rd annual Custom and Classics Car automobile show held at the Gordon Buchanan Centre in High Prairie July 23, had something special for every visitor.

Spotlight: Help sought to preserve last telegraph pole

The Grouard Historical Society is seeking the public’s help to preserve the last known telegraph pole which was part of a line running from Police Point to Hudson’s Hope, B.C.

Digger's Corner: The rural Alberta advantage?

“Oh Lord, I lost you, I found you, I held you all night long.”

Natural Health: Keeping insects away-naturally

With summer vacation and camping season in full force, we all know that with the summer fun comes the swarms of those annoying insects, and we all know how important it is to protect ourselves from the hungry pests.

Your Horoscope for the first week of August

Famous Birthdays: July 31 - Dean Cain, Actor (45), August 1 - Coolio, Rapper (48), August 2 - Hallie Eisenberg, Actress (19), August 3 - Tom Brady, Athlete (34), August 4 - Jeff Gordon, NASCAR driver (40)

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