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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

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 draws large audience

Lac La Biche fights draws 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.
Keeping it clean for the region: Lac La Biche's Cadzow hospital highlights equipment repurposing unit

Keeping it clean for the region: Lac La Biche's Cadzow hospital highlights equipment repurposing unit

Equipment cleaned and transported back to hospitals in Athaasca, Boyle and Smoky Lake
Resiliency Awards offer plenty of benefits to local businesses

Resiliency Awards offer plenty of benefits to local businesses

The Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Business Resiliency Awards.  
Justin Labrash to play Music in the Forest May 18 show

Justin Labrash to play Music in the Forest May 18 show

Award-winning Saskatchewan country singer joins Music in the Forest series for May 18 show
Lac La Biche YAC could be open by summer

Lac La Biche YAC could be open by summer

The Youth Assessment Centre has been closed since 2022 as major renovations are done on the facility.
Looking behind the fire hazard signs of Alberta's wildfire season

Looking behind the fire hazard signs of Alberta's wildfire season

Weather, historical data and fire characteristics are all part of hazard sign information
Plamondon students from flooded school won't return until next school year

Plamondon students from flooded school won't return until next school year

School officials say a quarter-million litres of water poured into Plamondon school
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