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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

Hylo Harvest Days returns for 35th year featuring new and old favourites

Hylo Harvest Days returns for 35th year featuring new and old favourites

The 2025 edition of the long-running community event featured a pancake breakfast, a horticultural show, chicken poop bingo, a classic car show 'n' shine, corn hole tournament, kids activities, and a pig catching competition.
Town of Bonnyville reminds public to keep certain items out of town recycling compound

Town of Bonnyville reminds public to keep certain items out of town recycling compound

Items such as appliances, paint, furniture, household hazardous waste, household garbage, mattresses, Styrofoam, metal, and cat litter can be discarded at the municipal landfill.
Students in Lac La Biche get to 'meet the bus' ahead of first day of school

Students in Lac La Biche get to 'meet the bus' ahead of first day of school

The Meet the Bus program is put on by Northern Lights Public Schools to increase the confidence of students and reduce anxiety about taking the school bus.
Craigend community barbecue offers food and fun

Craigend community barbecue offers food and fun

The event took place at the Craigend Hall on the evening of Aug. 27.
Lac La Biche car wash hosts fundraiser for Humane Society

Lac La Biche car wash hosts fundraiser for Humane Society

The event, which was put on by Sparkle & Shine Carwash, took place on Aug. 22.
Hot, dry weather prompts fire restriction in Lac La Biche County

Hot, dry weather prompts fire restriction in Lac La Biche County

Under this restriction, safe campfires are allowed and existing burning permits remain valid.
Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority puts fire advisory in place amid hot conditions

Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority puts fire advisory in place amid hot conditions

The fire advisory, which comes into effect on Aug. 28, is for the MD of Bonnyville No. 87, Summer Village of Bonnyville Beach, Summer Village of Pelican Narrows, as well as the Village of Glendon.
Folk singer Claire Coupland performs at Aug. 23 edition of Music in the Forest concert series

Folk singer Claire Coupland performs at Aug. 23 edition of Music in the Forest concert series

Coupland, who is based out of Victoria, B.C., performed many of her original songs, along with a few covers.
Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days and Kikino Silver Birch Resort earn top spots in Lakeland's Best Competition

Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days and Kikino Silver Birch Resort earn top spots in Lakeland's Best Competition

Pow Wow Days received first place for Best Local Event while Kikino Silver Birch Resort was awarded for Best Campground.
Keeping safety in mind as students prepare to head back to school

Keeping safety in mind as students prepare to head back to school

Municipalities in the Lakeland region are preparing to step up enforcement as schools get ready to reopen for the 2025-2026 school year.
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