http://www.canadianweeklynews.com Top Stories from local newspaper - Canadian Weekly News en-us Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:35:54 -0600 mark@canadianweeklynews.com mark@candianweeklynews.com When I was asked to be the guest speaker for Vilna High School class of 2008, I was deeply honoured but also deeply stunned, has it been 13 years since I walked the halls of Vilna High School? This class http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2704&tdat= Smoky Lake Loses Almost a Ton! On Tuesday, May 24th the members of Smoky Lake Weight Watchers met to celebrate a most successful first year! The variety of low calorie refreshments and snacks enjoyed by http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2707&tdat= Good Afternoon, Graduands, Families and Friends, Honoured Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to begin by thanking the graduands for inviting me to say a few words on their special day. Thank you, http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2708&tdat= A large, gas-powered compressor belonging to ELCO Construction was stolen from a job site in Smoky Lake sometime during the July 1st long weekend. The tan-coloured, wheeler-style compressor was in use http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2709&tdat= The residents and visitors to Smoky Lake during the Rodeo weekend in August will be able to enjoy a little more flash, thanks to the Chamber of Commerce's recent BBQ and Poker Tournament. Nearly 20 players http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2710&tdat= While many of the policies advocated by the Canada West Foundation are too right wing from my agenda a discussion paper entitled "Delivering the Goods-Infrastructure and Alternative Revenue Sources for http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2713&tdat= Stephane Dion brought his "Green Shift" message to Edmonton on July 7, 2008. At a well-attended "Town Hall" meeting, he presented an explanation of these ideas and what they will mean to Albertans. This http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2714&tdat= Council met for their Regular meeting on Wednesday June 18th. There were no delegations present. Previous Minutes Council held a Special meeting June 11th to discuss the Budget. They moved to accept the http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2716&tdat= Good evening everyone. I'd like to begin by welcoming you all to our graduation ceremonies and thanking you for sharing this special day with us. As a graduating class we have been congratulated for completing http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2718&tdat= Congratulations to the Smoky Lake Beckhams on their fine performance at the Under 12 Soccer Provincial Finals in Red Deer earlier this month. The girls took home the Bronze Medals to cap off a great weekend http://www.smokylake.com/index.php?cmd=display&storyID=2719&tdat=