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Sunday May 11, 2008

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STARS Fundraiser 2008 Mission Accomplished

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The small organizing committee of the Radway Friends of STARS have quietly gone about their business year after year sometimes maybe not knowing what the next one would bring. After....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008



for what it's worth

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Hot topic of controversy these days: Should the lowly penny coin be discontinued as Canadian currency?

The pragmatists are firmly in favour of dropping....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008



Announcements

Announcements

MOVE TO Killarney, Manitoba, near US-border. With healthcare, schools, jobs, affordable housing, lake, golf course and new 78,000 square....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008


Community News



Coffee with MP Brian Storseth

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On April 5, 2008 the Member of Parliament for Westlock-St.Paul, Brian Storseth hosted coffee at the Red Chimney in Smoky Lake. There was a good turn out. The major topic of discussion....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008



Smoky Lake & District Chamber of Commerce

Smoky Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce:

"MY VISION OF SMOKY LAKE 2028"

First Annual 300 -500 Word....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008



The Smoky Lake Arts Retreat

The Smoky Lake Arts Retreat is sponsored by the Smoky Lake & District Chamber of Commerce. Membership in the Arts Retreat is also available to individuals, families and businesses,....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008

Agriculture



You Can Enjoy The Winter

When the first fall frosts come, I am a bit happy - I don't have to fight with the weeds for a while. Then the leaves turn to their beautiful autumn colors, it cools a bit and the....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 23, 2008



Don't Be In Too Big A Rush To Sign!

Most of us farmers at some time got a phone call from a landman wanting to sign easements. When they come into our house, after a little small talk, they pull out a form for us....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 09, 2008



High-Stakes Crop Ahead for Smoky Lake Area Farmers

The stakes are higher than ever as area farmers prepare to seed their fields this spring.

"We're at record prices on almost all crops. Alberta farmers....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 09, 2008

Sports



ASPEN VIEW REGIONAL JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPS

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On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, H.A. Kostash School hosted the annual Aspen View Regional Tournament for the Junior High girls basketball team. This year we had a very young team, consisting....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 19, 2008



Smoky Lake Pre-Novice Hockey Tournament

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The Smoky Lake Pre-Novice initiation hockey team and players: Jake Cherniwchan, Dryden Lalonde, Ava Lalonde, Kord Phillips, Peri Phillips, Leagan Ponicappo, Tom Auger, Dave Auger,....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 27, 2008



Figure Skating Gold Medal

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Go for the Gold! Those were the words of encouragement from family and friends when Shelby Henry went to the Alberta Winter Games Try Outs December 1. Well that's exactly what she....

Smoky Lake Signal, December 05, 2007

Letters



Toll Free 1-888-999-8685 (message centre only), Phone: 780-358-2839 Fax: 780-358-2847.

On the behalf of the Alberta Equestrian Awareness Society, Lynn E. Danyluk would like to thank the Smoky Lake County for providing a donation to the Alberta Cancer Foundation in....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 26, 2008



Smoky Lake Legion #227

At this time I would like to give praise and thanks of appreciation to all our non-veteran Legion members. I am overwhelmed by the dedication and hard work of all our Legion members....

Smoky Lake Signal, December 05, 2007



Whispering in the Wind - Oct 24

Item 33: Smoky Lake Region, Election Results: - The Smoky Lake municipal elections are over and the results are final. It's now going to be exciting to see how the new (and....

Smoky Lake Signal, October 24, 2007

Columns



Whispering in the Wind

One of my pet peeves is the idea of unconditional tipping, and more specifically, tipping at restaurants when the food or service is below standard. About a week or so back a radio....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008



Christos Voskres! Voistino Voskres!

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For Orthodox Christians the world over, Holy Week, the seven days prior to Easter Sunday (which this year falls on April 27), are an end and a beginning. The week commemorates Jesus....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 23, 2008



Whispering in the Wind

Last week I offered my opinion on TIPPING, specifically the tipping for service that was not up to some sort of standard of excellence. Well, I got some feed back on this issue....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 23, 2008

Miscellaneous



Local Weekly Classifieds

Apr. 16, 2008

Autos

1979 Dodge camperized van, Okanagan style, sleeps 4, 84,000 kms., new brakes, new tires. Phone 780-358-2560 or 780-656-5457.....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008



Local Weekly Classifieds

Apr. 23, 2008

Autos

1979 Dodge camperized van, Okanagan style, sleeps 4, 84,000 kms., new brakes, new tires. Phone 780-358-2560 or 780-656-5457.....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 23, 2008



Classifieds

Announcements

FARMERS AND ACREAGE OWNERS. Help ARRGO meet the world wide demand by growing a Medicinal Herb called Rhodiolia rosea. For info visit www.arrgo.ca. Call 780-983-0199.....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 23, 2008

Editorials



If only we could buy an island in the Caribbean. Some place safe for Canadians to travel to...

As Canadians we are used to the cold climate and long, winter nights. Often many Canadians become snowbirds and travel south to seek out the warmth of southern countries like Mexico,....

Smoky Lake Signal, January 23, 2008



Responses to questions of the week

Well, I know people have been wondering where the results to the Question of the Week are. No, we have not been hiding it from you. Some weeks we have not received any response,....

Smoky Lake Signal, October 24, 2007



Amalgamation

Amalgamation. Don't do it. I do not think the Smoky Lake townspeople and Waskatenau and Vilna villagers should amalgamate into a regionalized county government. I'm now living....

Smoky Lake Signal, June 27, 2007

Humor



Lost in Smoky Lake...Nov 7

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Smoky Lake Signal, November 07, 2007



Oct 24

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Smoky Lake Signal, October 31, 2007



Lost In Smoky Lake...October 24

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Smoky Lake Signal, October 24, 2007

Provincial



Paint Recycling

As of today, Alberta begins a new program ofpaint recycling, which will help in diverting an estimated 1.5 million litres

of paint from the waste stream....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008



Minimum wage in Alberta rising

On April 1, 2008, Alberta’s minimum wage will go up to $8.40 per hour.

While only 3.5 per cent of Alberta’s workforce earns minimum wage, some employers....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008



Addressing Challenges Facing Canadian Farmers

WESTLOCK-ST.PAUL- As local farms get ready for spring, the Liberal Party has recently released a report "Report of the Opportunities in Agriculture Task Force of the Liberal Party....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 19, 2008

Federal



Don't Be Idle About Fuel Consumption

With more cold weather in Canada than in most other countries, we shouldn't be surprised that we use more fuel in our vehicles. By adopting some fuel-efficient driving practices....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 21, 2007



MP Brian Storseth Visits Holy Family Catholic School

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MP Brian Storseth included Holy Family Catholic School as one of his stop off points to share his passion for politics and his commitment to the constituents of the Westlock-St.....

Smoky Lake Signal, January 17, 2007



Smoky Lake New Horizons

Storseth Announces Funding for the Smoky Lake Senior Citizens Club Drop-In Centre and the Kikino Metis Settlement

Ottawa - Conservative Member of Parliament....

Smoky Lake Signal, December 06, 2006


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