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Chris McGarry

Chris McGarry

Chris McGarry graduated in 2006 with a journalism diploma from Holland College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Since then, he has worked for several publications in Alberta and PEI, and completed a term as editor of a national magazine, the Canadian Firearms Journal. Chris is passionate about sports journalism, and enjoys writing about and having deep discussions about politics. He is also the author of 26 published novels.

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Recent Work by Chris

Lac La Biche RCMP test drones in pilot study

Lac La Biche RCMP test drones in pilot study

On Thursday, May 9, drones could be spotted in the skies over Lac La Biche as officials with the Alberta RCMP were using the community as a test location their remotely-piloted aircraft systems (RPAS).
Lac La Biche residents learn about FireSmart program, enjoy free hot dogs and refreshments

Lac La Biche residents learn about FireSmart program, enjoy free hot dogs and refreshments

Lac La Biche County Fire Rescue hosted community preparedness events on Saturday in Holowachuk Estates Park and at Jubilee Park in Young’s Beach to educate residents about wildfire prevention and the FireSmart program.
Some families fleeing Fort McMurray fire to Lac La Biche have been here before

Some families fleeing Fort McMurray fire to Lac La Biche have been here before

Second evacuation to Lac La Biche from flames for Fort McMurray family
Female crew of Lac La Biche firefighters battle Fort McMurray fires

Female crew of Lac La Biche firefighters battle Fort McMurray fires

Specialized crew is part of Structure Protection Unit
Lac La Biche gearing up to roll out mountain bike trail plan

Lac La Biche gearing up to roll out mountain bike trail plan

New trail system set up for Hamilton Park
Recent rains a help to local farmers and growers

Recent rains a help to local farmers and growers

Dwayne Burdek, who runs a mixed farming operation in the Normandeau district of Lac La Biche County, says while this rain will help crops to germinate, more is needed in order for them to grow.
Public gets first look at Lac La Biche transitional housing facility during open house

Public gets first look at Lac La Biche transitional housing facility during open house

The Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Society (LOESS) hosted the event at the facility close to Alexander Hamilton Park on Saturday, April 27.
Rain welcome, but must continue, says regional fire chief

Rain welcome, but must continue, says regional fire chief

More rain needed
Drawing and writing messages of hope in support of mental health

Drawing and writing messages of hope in support of mental health

The Chalk the Walk event took place on Wednesday, May 8 at McArthur Park in Lac La Biche.
Lac La Biche fights draw large audience

Lac La Biche fights draw large audience

The Spring Break Up event, which was last held about 10 years ago, was hosted by the Lac La Biche Boxing Club, and took place on Saturday, April 27 at the Bold Center Community Hall.
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