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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

Nationals will bring archers from across Canada to Lac La Biche

Nationals will bring archers from across Canada to Lac La Biche

Some of the professional archers who will be in Lac La Biche from Aug. 2-9 for the 3D, Field, and Target Outdoor Canadian Championships have competed here before.
'Paint the Ice' event a colourful finish to ice season at Lac La Biche's Bold Centre

'Paint the Ice' event a colourful finish to ice season at Lac La Biche's Bold Centre

The event takes place on July 20 from 1-3 p.m.
Lac La Biche trucker wins award second year in a row

Lac La Biche trucker wins award second year in a row

Tim Bingley won first place in the B-Train category at the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) Professional Truck Driving Championships, which took place in Nisku on May 31.
Lac La Biche transitional housing facility exploring options for new location

Lac La Biche transitional housing facility exploring options for new location

The facility, which is run by the Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Society (LOESS) and is comprised of five camp trailers on seven acres of fenced, municipally-owned land near Alexander Hamilton Park, moved to its current location in January 2024.
Barn Buddies program finds homes for feral and semi feral cats

Barn Buddies program finds homes for feral and semi feral cats

The program is run by the Lac La Biche Regional Humane Society
Program teaches Lac La Biche youth entrepreneur skills

Program teaches Lac La Biche youth entrepreneur skills

The Young Entrepreneurs Training Initiative (YETI) is being facilitated by Community Futures Lac La Biche and runs throughout the summer months.
Wildfire situation improves in Lac La Biche area but caution still needed

Wildfire situation improves in Lac La Biche area but caution still needed

Despite higher humidity and some precipitation that has fallen the regional fire chief for Lac La Biche County says the fire index remains high and urges residents to use caution when burning or enjoying campfires.
Plamondon hosts 50th annual Rendezvous and Outdoorsman show

Plamondon hosts 50th annual Rendezvous and Outdoorsman show

The event, which was organized by the Lac La Biche Trappers Local 1120 and the Alberta Trappers Association, took place from July 4-5 at the Plamondon Festival Centre.
Fire destroys historic Craigend church

Fire destroys historic Craigend church

A lightening strike is believed to have been the cause of a fire which resulted in the loss of the 80-year-old church.
Canada Day celebrated at Lac La Biche Mission

Canada Day celebrated at Lac La Biche Mission

The event featured a pancake breakfast, live music, children's entertainment, as well as a mass inside of the historic church on the Mission site.
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