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Top Stories This Week - February 17, 2010

Ladies Auxiliary has done it again.

Ladies’ Auxiliary members Michelle Fallowfield and Shannon Soucy present health director Barbara Mader with a cheque for $19,032. The women will also be participating in a casino fundraiser in April to try to donate an extra $10,000 towards a new cardiac telementry program for the hospital. See full story Ladies Auxiliary donates $19,000 to Sacred Heart Hospital

Ladies Auxiliary donates $19,000 to Sacred Heart Hospital
Ladies Auxiliary has done it again. They’ve worked hard to help raise funds for a new cardiac telemetry program for the Sacred Heart Hospital in McLennan.

Local author publishes first series of books
Local author Loretta Beaver is ecstatic to have her first novel published by a major publishing company.

Natural health for mind, body and soul: Why so sad?
During the long dark days of winter, many people enter a depressed state which is commonly known as Sad (Seasonal Affective Disorder).

Promoting International Adult Learners’ Week March 1–7
Smoky River Community Adult Learning Council and the Literacy Program join other Adult Learning councils in Alberta to promote International Adult Learners’ Week March 1 - 7.

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Commentary: New Oilers arena a waste of money and resources
I’m a die-hard Edmonton Oilers fan. Even with their lack-lustre 2009 – 2010 season, I have watched almost every game like any avid fan would.

Up Front: The fickleness of Valentine’s Day
Okay, y’all, I apologize in advance because you’re going to hear the Valentine’s Day equivalent to Ebenezer Scrooge.

Outdoor Corner: Winter survival of black bears
Black bears will soon be poking their heads out of their dens wondering if it’s time to escape the den and begin foraging. Spring is around the corner and whether or not a black bear makes it through the winter tupor in order to enjoy another year’s life is contingent on a number of variables.

Sports

Pirates lose their playoff home opener to Stampeders
The Falher Pirates have been eagerly anticipating this moment for four months. It is now time for them to prove they are able to maintain home ice advantage throughout the playoffs.

League leading Lakeland Eagles face-off against Fairview Kings
Regular season league leading Lakeland Eagles have the opportunity to end the Fairview Kings season, facing off the fourth place East Division team in the first round of the playoffs.

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