Lakeland Eagles' founder and former coach, the late Hector Lamouche, was honoured during a Jan. 12 North Peace Hockey League game between the Eagles and High Prairie at H.W. Fish Arena in McLennan. The event was part of a special pre-game ceremony which saw players, family, friends and fans pay tribute to Lamouche and his valuable contributions to the franchise dating back to 1994 when the team first entered the league. The ceremony included several speeeches and concluded with Travis Cunningham (left) and assistant captain James Tallman raising Hector's retired team number 10 into the rafters. Watch next week's Express for additional coverage of the event.
The Smoky River Family & Community Support Services office in Falher is pleased to announce they have received the 2012 Creating Healthy Opportunities Award from Communities ChooseWell.
Move over Guns N’ Roses, ACDC and The Rolling Stones. There’s a new group of homegrown kids on the block who are tearing up the stage by taking their love of rock ‘n’ roll to new and exciting heights.
The number of physicians successfully recruited by Alberta Health Services (AHS) to northern Alberta communities significantly increased in 2012 compared to the previous year.
A major protest calling for a national day of action by First Nations groups are bound to happen sooner or later. Sloppy politics may get government in trouble – such as a lawsuit – and the public also gets the short end of the stick in the form of blockades.
After suffering a 9-0 loss against the Grande Prairie Athletics at home on Jan. 5, the Falher Pirates returned to their winning ways with a 7-4 victory over the Regals in High Prairie Jan. 10.
McLennan council is considering a request from STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) Grande Prairie Base to provide financial support for the critical service in 2013.
So, Canada – and especially Alberta – stands to be held hostage economically and politically through the high-handed tactics of Attawapiskat’s Chief Theresa Spence, other First Nations leaders and the group known as ‘Idle No More’.
Residents in the Smoky River region will have the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes while supporting two worthy causes when the Gala Extravaganza fundraiser rolls through Falher in mid-April.
Many landowners in Alberta allow petroleum companies to explore for oil on their lands, which often leads to contract negotiations and finally the installation of oil rigs on their lands.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, if you want to broaden your horizons you will have to explore beyond your comfort zone. It may not always be comfortable, but it can be adventurous.
