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Both drivers charged in head-on collision

Both drivers charged in head-on collision

Police have laid charges as a result of a head-on collision on Highway 2, 12 kilometers east of Slave Lake  between an empty log truck and Mitsubishi Lancer on March 9, 2009.
The male driver of the log truck has been charged with driving left of centre, while the male driver of the Lancer has been [...]

Early morning garage fire causes roof damage

Early morning garage fire causes roof damage

The Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service was called to a garage fire at 308 13 St SE shortly after 8:00 a.m Thursday morning. The fire was quickly contained and the cause of the fire was undetermined.
Extensive damage was done to the roof where it is believed the fire originated. Damage to wiring, drywall and a [...]

“Pink Shirt Day” at Roland Michener

Mrs. Boisvert with students 0n “Pink Shirt Day”  February 25, 2009.
It’s never too late for Pink Shirt photos. Students and teachers at Roland Michener wore pink t-shirts to show that thay won’t stand for bullying..
“Pink Shirt Day” has become a world wide annual event after a grade 9 student in Nova Scotia was bullied for [...]

Drop in to 24 hours of Hockey at Arctic Ice Centre

Drop in to 24 hours of Hockey at Arctic Ice Centre

24 hours of hockey starts at 6:00 p.m this Friday and runs straight through the 24 hours finishing up at 6:00 p.m Saturday evening. 
“We ask guys from around town to play,” says Jamie Coutts, organizer, “it’s easy to get volunteers to play hockey around here.” 36 volunteers divided into six teams are set to hit [...]

Todd Matoga wins big in Curling Club Fish Derby

Todd Matoga wins big in Curling Club Fish Derby

Todd Matoga took home the most cash in the Slave Lake Curling Club Ice Fishing Derby held last weekend on Lesser Slave Lake.  Todd won the Grande Prize of $2,000 for catching a 3.01 kg Burbot and $500 for the biggest Burbot.
Other 1st place winners for a prize of $500 were, Bill Stubbs for biggest [...]