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Left-right are Lilian Beland, Gerard Dubois and Robert Brochu, reeve for the M.D. of Smoky River. Beland and Dubois are the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Brochu presented the medals to them during the M.D.'s council meeting Dec. 12, 2012.



Queen’s Jubilee Medal presented to four in area

Lilian Beland and Gerard Dubois were both surprised and pleased to hear they are the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.


Videoconferencing pilot project initative moving forward in Falher

How can videoconferencing benefit you and your community organization?


Kindergarten expansion could be a reality by Feb. 1

School administration at Ecole Routhier is continuing to work towards a plan to implement a full-time Kindergarten program for English and French Immersion students.

Opinion


Commentary: Canadian gun shows shouldn’t be demonized

The tragedy of 20 children being killed at a school in Newtown, Connecticut in December 2012 has made some gun show organizers in the U.S. think twice about holding such events.


SRE Sports: Huskies take it on the chin against Lakeland

The Lakeland Eagles made up for a dismal showing in Grande Prairie in early January by taking out their frustrations on the Grimshaw Huskies the following night at H.W. Fish Arena in McLennan.


SRE From The Hip: Albertans staring into the eyes of a provincial deficit?

The Wildrose Party held Alberta Premier Alison Redford's feet to the fire last week after it was hinted in the legislature that tax hikes may be an option to help balance an anticipated crimson red coloured provincial budget in 2013.


SRE Where Things Stand: Is the Province of Alberta too lenient on impaired drivers

An article in the Calgary Herald Jan. 10 should give every resident of Alberta some sobering moments of thought.


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Spotlight: Study shows a commercial greenhouse a possibility here

Increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, coupled with clever science and technology, gives Slave Lake an opportunity to build a successful commercial greenhouse.


Spotlight: STARS air ambulance value touted to region

The STARS air ambulance service in northern Alberta has proven essential for the timely transport of critically ill patients for hospitalization, and it will continue to do so.


Your Horoscope for the third week of January

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 - You may find a turnaround in your financial situation has finally arrived, Capricorn. Just don’t spend all of that newfound money in one place. Put some into an account for later.


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