Coffee with MP Brian Storseth

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

Semi Rollover Results in the Temporary Closure of Highway 28

In the early morning hours of April 5th, 2008 an East bound semi hauling groceries caught the ditch along Highway 28 near Range Road 163, East of Smoky Lake, Alberta. The semi rolled....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008

Just a Voice

Rochester, MA Communications Center

You don't know who I am; to you I am just a voice.

It was me who took your frantic call,....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 2008

Highland Hall

Noreen Easterbrook, president of the Highland Community Hall of Barich, in January asked the County of Smoky Lake for $10,000 from the county's Municipal Sustainability Initiative....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 30, 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

Donation to Christmas Hamper

Saturday, December 9, Dawn Kaminsky presented Sally McPike, Smoky Lake & District Christmas Hamper Program Coordinator, with a box weighing 100 pounds filled with non-perishable....

Smoky Lake Signal, December 13, 2006

Holy Family Catholic School Playschool Receive Book Grant

The Anne Chorney Public Library in Waskatenau was pleased to be on the receiving end of a one-time grant from the Alberta Government known as the Public Library....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 23, 2008

Multi-Use Waskatenau Arena Welcomes Sheep Herding

With its sand base footing the Victoria Trail Arena in Waskatenau has been the site of the annual fair days light show for a number of years as well as equine clinics, 4-H cattle....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 09, 2008

Holy Family Catholic School Playschool Receive Book Grant

The Anne Chorney Public Library in Waskatenau was pleased to be on the receiving end of a one-time grant from the Alberta Government known as the Public Library....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 09, 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

Bellis Golden Age

The Bellis Golden Age Club held their regular meeting at Bellis on March 25.

Doris Popil and her twin brother John Lupul celebrated their birthday. Einar....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 09, 2008

Bellis 4-H Beef Club News

On March 4 the Bellis 4-H Beef Club held their monthly meeting. Thanks to Mr. Fletcher for checking our record books. The club plans to go swimming soon, date TBA. Our Annual Achievement....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 19, 2008

VILNA FISH AND GAME TROPHY NIGHT

On March 1st, the Vilna Fish and Game had another successful evening. With the

attendance of 150 people the evening started off with a delicious supper....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 09, 2008

Vilna Public Works

Vilna Village Council February 25 voted to advertise to hire an assistant public works foreman mainly to operate the water treatment plant. If no one can be found Vilna will approach....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 19, 2008

Vilna Public Works Shop Break-In

In his public works report, at the February 25 Vilna Council meeting, Public Works Foreman Jeff Duperon said he has received some quotes on new doors for the Vilna Village Public....

Smoky Lake Signal, March 19, 2008

Lost in Smoky Lake...Nov 7

Smoky Lake Signal, November 07, 2007

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Smoky Lake Signal, October 31, 2007

Lost In Smoky Lake...October 24

Smoky Lake Signal, October 24, 2007

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

ASPEN VIEW REGIONAL JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPS

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ukrainian Canadians To Celebrate Easter This Weekend

Ukrainian Canadians will be celebrating Easter or "Velykden" on April 27, 2008, over a month after their Catholic and Protestant brothers and sisters. The reason for this is the....

Smoky Lake Signal, April 23, 2008

10th ANNUAL KALYNA COUNTRY FESTIVAL

March 10 - 11, 2008

Highlights Concert March 15, 2008

TAKING A PULSE OF THE PRAIRIES

Volunteers....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 27, 2008

Athabasca - Redwater PC Association Fundraiser

The Athabasca - Redwater PC Association held a fundraiser dinner Sunday, February 3rd at the Redwater Derick Hall with John Short, sportswriter for the Edmonton Sun acting as MC.....

Smoky Lake Signal, February 06, 2008