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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 firefighters assist with fighting blaze at historic Athabasca Grand Union Hotel

Lac La Biche firefighters assist with fighting blaze at historic Athabasca Grand Union Hotel

Two members of Lac La Biche County Fire Rescue Services helped with a structure fire at the Grand Union Hotel in Athabasca on July 23.
Wife-carrying race hosted in Lac La Biche gets lots of attention

Wife-carrying race hosted in Lac La Biche gets lots of attention

This year's winners have Edmonton Oilers connection
Kids get summer holidays, maintenance crews get summer work

Kids get summer holidays, maintenance crews get summer work

Lakeland schools get upgrades and maintenance over summer break
Weekend water restrictions in Lac La Biche County triggered by increased usage

Weekend water restrictions in Lac La Biche County triggered by increased usage

A water restriction for Lac La Biche County took effect on the afternoon of July 19 and was lifted on July 21 around 10:30 a.m.
When the region is called 'Lakeland' water safety is paramount

When the region is called 'Lakeland' water safety is paramount

National Drowning Prevention Week runs from July 21-27.
Beaver Hill Road construction expected to be wrapped up by August

Beaver Hill Road construction expected to be wrapped up by August

Access road and utilities to developed municipal land slated to be ready by August
AHS says blue-green algae not major issue, so far, in the Lakeland

AHS says blue-green algae not major issue, so far, in the Lakeland

So far this summer, Alberta Health Services issued one advisory for blue-green algae on Kehewin Lake, located in the M.D. of Bonnyville, on July 12. This advisor will remain in effect until further notice.
Calgary singer Sonia Deleo at Lac La Biche's Music in the Forest

Calgary singer Sonia Deleo at Lac La Biche's Music in the Forest

The Calgary-based folk/rock musician played a number of her songs along with some covers.
Quad and ATV ban on public lands around Lac La Biche County

Quad and ATV ban on public lands around Lac La Biche County

The ban came into effect on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 23 and will continued until conditions significantly improve and the wildfire hazard is reduced.
Lac La Biche golf event raises funds for Portage College and community

Lac La Biche golf event raises funds for Portage College and community

Health initiatives and programming are target of funds from recent golf event
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