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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

Locally-developed courses focus on student interests and engagement

Locally-developed courses focus on student interests and engagement

The courses provide students with an opportunity to earn credits in areas where they might not otherwise be exposed to in any way, or things they are interested in.
Residents of Lac La Biche's Lacalta Lodge showcase talent in art expo

Residents of Lac La Biche's Lacalta Lodge showcase talent in art expo

The event took place from June 3-6 and featured artwork done by residents of the lodge.
Portage College hosts Indigenous art expo

Portage College hosts Indigenous art expo

The event showcased work done by students in the Portage College Indigenous Arts and Culture certificate program and the Artisan Entrepreneurship diploma program.
Area mom working to bring Special Olympics program to Lac La Biche area

Area mom working to bring Special Olympics program to Lac La Biche area

Jenna Marie Wendland, who has two autistic sons, Grayson and Bodhi, says the program allows children with special needs to participate in sport and socialize.
JAWS student one of 12 recipients of 2025 NLPS Impact Awards

JAWS student one of 12 recipients of 2025 NLPS Impact Awards

Alice Cardinal is one of 12 students within Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) division who were selected to receive the NLPS 2025 Impact Award.
Lac La Biche Rotary supports new windbreaks at Bold Centre outdoor sports courts

Lac La Biche Rotary supports new windbreaks at Bold Centre outdoor sports courts

People using the outdoor sports courts at Lac La Biche’s Bold Centre will have some protection from the wind and elements thanks to a recently installed windbreak.
Lac La Biche seniors centre hosts Seniors Week meal and bake auction

Lac La Biche seniors centre hosts Seniors Week meal and bake auction

The event was held at the Lac La Biche Heritage Society on June 4.
Slo-pitch tournament raises $10,000 for Lac La Biche Big Brothers Big Sisters program

Slo-pitch tournament raises $10,000 for Lac La Biche Big Brothers Big Sisters program

The one-day tournament took place on May 24 at the Bold Centre ball diamonds.
Athletes from Lac La Biche region run, jump, and throw at LSAA ward finals

Athletes from Lac La Biche region run, jump, and throw at LSAA ward finals

The Lakeland Schools Athletic Association (LSAA) track and field ward finals took place on May 26 at the Bold Centre sports fields.
Wildfire in area of southern Winefred Lake and Grist Lake remains out of control

Wildfire in area of southern Winefred Lake and Grist Lake remains out of control

The wildfire prompted Lac La Biche County to issue a mandatory evacuation order for the area on June 4.
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