RENEWED COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE SPIRIT

On Thursday 24 April 2009, the Community Leaders held their first meeting at the Red Chimney Restaurant. Eighteen members of the community attended this meeting in a renewed spirit....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 29, 2009

Volunteers promote Smoky Lake wherever they go

On the weekend of April 17, 18 & 19 the Smoky Lake Joint Economic Development Initiative purchased a booth at the Sherwood Park Trade Show. The new community economic development....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 29, 2009

Volunteers plan throughout the year for the 21st annual pumpkin fair

On Thursday, April 16, 2009 the Pumpkin Growers Association held a budget meeting to prepare for the 2009 fair. After adoption of minutes from three previous meetings the committee....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 29, 2009

Jeff Johnson presentations

Athabasca-Redwater MLA Jeff Johnson was in town Thursday, March 19 to present cheques for local projects. The County of Smoky Lake received $20,000 in funding under the Community....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 25, 2009

Fire results in a death

On March 9th, 2009 at 4:30 PM Smoky Lake RCMP, Smoky Lake Fire and Associated Ambulance responded to a structure fire involving a garage at a residence north of Smoky Lake that resulted....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 18, 2009

Jeff Warawa 1st Annual Memorial Hockey Tourney: $12,000 Raised For S.T.A.R.S

The 1st annual Jeff Warawa Memorial Hockey Tournament was held on February 26, 27, and 28th at the Andrew Arena. Four teams, the Two Hills Bald Eagles, Mundare Snipers, Shell Silvertips....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 11, 2009

Local Food Bank 1st Place Winner in Dart Tournament

The Smoky Lake Food Bank was the big winner with over $900.00 on cash donations and boxes of food being donated by our 4th Annual Warspite Darts Tournament held at the Warspite Hotel....

Smoky Lake Signal, December 10, 2008

WI-FOR HOME AND COUNTRY

Alberta's Women's Institutes (WI) have been an integral part of rural life for over ninety years. What began as a reprieve for isolated women to gain fellowship and educational....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 02, 2008

Warspite Christmas Concert

On December 17, this past Sunday afternoon, friends and family gathered together for an old-fashioned Christmas concert at Warspite Community Hall.

Children....

Smoky Lake Signal, December 20, 2006

Regional Water Line Breaks Ground in Waskatenau

Friday, March 20 saw Athabasca-Redwater MLA Jeff Johnson, Reeves Henry Zolkewski and Cory Ollikka, Mayors Angel Thompson and Dave Franchuk and a number of members of the Smoky Lake,....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 25, 2009

Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau has launched a Moral Intelligence Initiative

Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau has launched a Moral Intelligence Initiative as part of a character building and anti-bullying program. The Moral Intelligence Initiative....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 04, 2009

Waskatenau Family Day Entertainment Not Just for Dummies

As the entertainment for the Family Day celebration at the Waskatenau Community Centre, Anne Lario knew she would need to bring some support for her act. Obligingly, her friends....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 25, 2009

In memory of Anne Bordian

May 6, 1923 - October 29, 2008

Mom was God's gift that we all got to enjoy. Anne was born on May 6, 1923 to parents Medoria and Andrew Cherniwchan in....

Smoky Lake Signal, December 17, 2008

Bellis 4-H Beef Club News

So, now that we're into the good old cold, we will be having our Christmas

Party December 20. We will be curling and having supper together.....

Smoky Lake Signal, December 17, 2008

Bellis 4-H Beef Club News

On April 5, the Bellis 4-H Beef Club, along with the Vilna Multi Club, helped at the STARS fundraising banquet. We served and washed many dishes. It was awesome to see the new STARS....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 23, 2008

Vilna Fish and Game; Another Successful Season

Once again the Vilna Fish and Game Association held its' annual supper and awards night on the 7th March, 2009. The event was attended by local supporters and a number of guests....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 25, 2009

Valentine's Day Celebrated at Vilna Lodge

Residents, family, and staff celebated Valentine's Day in a big way at the Lodge in Vilna. The Lodge was beautifully decorated with hearts and cupids and many staff members wore red.....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 18, 2009

From the Heart

Our community is the place where we live. It's where what happens to one person often affects everyone in some way. When there is injury, illness or loss, we all feel the sadness,....

Smoky Lake Signal, September 17, 2008

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A Talk with Wayne Easter

With the storm clouds of the economy hovering over our Agriculture sector these days, our farmers need to know what to expect from our politicians in Ottawa. Wayne Easter, the Agriculture....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 18, 2009

Where Pigs Grow

If you are looking to put "pork on your fork", why not take a look Where Pigs Grow?

Jered Serben has farming in his blood. He still lives on the farm a few miles ....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 18, 2009

The Dexters are Here!

Smoky Lake County is home to a growing family - the Dexters. They have been staying at the farm of local resident Graham Dalziel, who has been working to ensure their comfort and....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 18, 2009

Smoky Lake Pre-Novice Hosted Tournament

The Smoky Lake Pre-Novice Hockey Club hosted a very successful tournament on February 28, 2009. All six teams played great games and one player from each team won a Dog Tag medal....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 29, 2009

Smoky Lake Figure Skating Club

"Grease Lightning" was the theme of the Smoky Lake Figure Skating Club's annual presentation for 2009, held on March 14 at the Complex. Club president Shelley Smith welcomed everyone....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 25, 2009

Firefighters' Funspiel Remembers Shona Bishop

The Shona Bishop Funspiel held on Friday, March 13 saw a capacity group of 24 curlers take part in the activities. This annual event is organized by the Smoky Lake Firefighters in....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 18, 2009

here comes Susan

What the world needs now is - more Cinderella stories. Like the recent explosion of one Susan Boyle.

Don't' feel bad if you say: Who is Susan Boyle? A....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 29, 2009

Whispering in the Wind

Item: Two Years of Political and Economic Nonsense?

If my calculations are correct this will be my 82nd column of Whispering in the Wind - approaching....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 29, 2009

Whispering in the Wind: March 23, 2009

Item: Suncor Energy Inc. - PetroCanada Merger -

As the global energy industry struggles with low oil prices and slowing demand, Canada's second largest....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 25, 2009

heartage board Coverage

Reference to Mark Watson's coverage of the 16 January 2009 Smoky Lake County Council debate on our Heritage: Page 4 of the 21 January 2009 edition of the Signal.....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 04, 2009

The Town that Forgot About Christmas?

After a meeting held August 28th, the Town of Smoky Lake risks becoming "the town that forgot about Christmas".

For a number of years, the Smoky Lake....

Smoky Lake Signal, September 10, 2008

Whispering in the Wind

Prime Minister Harper visited the Governor General on Sunday and formally asked the Queen's representative to dissolve Canada's parliament - simply put we will be going to the polls....

Smoky Lake Signal, September 10, 2008

Riding Club Volunteer

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to thank the many people who give their time to better our community. As president of The Smoky Lake Riding Club, I cannot thank the volunteers....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 29, 2009

February 24, 2009

On behalf of the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society, I sincerely thank you for Karen Pedlar's article entitled "Library Holds Genealogy Seminar," that appeared in the February....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 25, 2009

Good Day Fellow Albertan's

Could you imagine what it would be like if one day you listened to the radio and leaned that your local county council had just made a deal with a big corporation to bring a nuclear....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 18, 2009

Local Weekly Classifieds

November 19 2008

Autos

For Sale: 2002 Daewoo (Korean car), rated top in its' class, 2 dr., standard transmission, low km,....

Smoky Lake Signal, November 19, 2008

Local Weekly Classifieds

September 17 2008

Autos

Hunter's Special Complete Package

1993 F250 - 165,000 km, 1985 - 8 1/2....

Smoky Lake Signal, September 17, 2008

Local Weekly Classifieds

September 10 2008

Autos

For Sale: 1990 - 4x4 1 ton dual - 11 hp compressor, calcium pump, long nose 3/4" air gun, 2 hydraulic....

Smoky Lake Signal, September 10, 2008

Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award returns for 2009

Calgary, Alberta (March 30, 2009) - Direct Energy and the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) invite Albertans to help recognize our province's remarkable volunteer spirit....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 29, 2009

Alberta parents deliver record number of babies in 2008

Alberta had another record-breaking year for births, with more than 50,543 babies born in the province during 2008.

The count tops the previous record....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 04, 2009

The last man to hang in Alberta

Troy Media Corporation

EDMONTON, AB, November 25, 2008/ Troy Media/ - "Gentlemen of the jury, have you arrived at verdict?" the clerk intoned. There was....

Smoky Lake Signal, January 28, 2009

Canada's Economic Action Plan: Preparing for the Future

Ottawa - Conservative Member of Parliament for Westlock - St. Paul Brian Storseth was satisfied with Budget 2009 tabled in the House of Commons.

"While....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 11, 2009

Getting Justice

Ottawa - Conservative Member of Parliament for Westlock - St. Paul Brian Storseth tabled a motion during the sitting of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 11, 2009

Canadian Parliament prorogued: A talk with MP Brian Storseth

December 5, 2008. The Canadian Parliament had been prorogued the day before by Govenor General Michaelle Jean on request of Prime Minister Stephen Harper who was trying to avoid....

Smoky Lake Signal, January 21, 2009

Village of Thorhild Joins County

Effective April 1, 2009, the Province of Alberta will dissolve the Village of Thorhild. The Village will become a hamlet in the County of Thorhild at that time. The Minister of....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 25, 2009

Groundbreaking for Waterline Extension

On Friday, March 6, 2009, MLA Jeff Johnson and elected officials from the municipalities of Thorhild, Smoky Lake, Waskatenau, and Vilna met in Newbrook to break ground on the first....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 11, 2009

Lakeland Catholic's Director of Technology, Glenn Nowosad Receives Award

The title of Apple Distinguished Educator is awarded to a select group of individuals who demonstrate educational excellence and leadership. Apple's goal is to identify educators....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 11, 2009