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 Local boys inspired by hockey tour in Europe
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer Today Europe and some day the National Hockey League. That's the attitude of best friends Mitchell Bosche of Mayerthorpe area and Spencer Augot of Whitecourt.[...]
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 Home team wins its first game
The Mayerthorpe Mets, pitcher, from left, winds up and blasts the ball across the plate. The team started the season by treating their fans to excitingly close baseball action, defeating Edmonton Athletics 3-2 in a home game on the evening of Wednesday, May 9.[...]
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 From homesteading to town life: 100 years of living
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer Margaret Thomas gives being 100 more than a touch of class. The centenarian was ready for a recent interview - dressed in an elegant suit complete with a necklace and brooch as well as ladylike lipstick.[...]
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 Society to mark old school sites
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer Remembering the first schools serving this area is a goal of the Onoway and District Historical Guild and they'll be posting signs at two sites on June 9 - adding to the about 75 signs already posted.[...]
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 Senior's Outreach by Ann Walsh
We have completed our income tax program for this year and were happy to serve over 70 clients in our area. We are now looking forward to offering some new programs, and we are in need of volunteers to help us make them work for our community.[...]
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 RCMP offer great volunteer opportunity
Some of us find great meaning and satisfaction in our careers. We spend our working hours learning and growing and having fun at the same time. Others, such as our volunteer firefighters, find that greater level of satisfaction through serving our communities.[...]
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 Meet our RCMP. . . . . . during Police Week May 13 to 19
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer Const. Matthew MacLean said he's enjoying his first posting in a community "where everybody knows everybody." It's a considerable change from his home city of Miramichi, New Brunswick, which is infamous for being the home of serial killer Allan Legere.[...]
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 Mayerthorpe cadets chosen for special excursions
Two Mayerthorpe army cadets - a sister and brother -- have been chosen to go on special excursions. Cadet Master Warrant Officer Jonathan Maxwell has been chosen to the Army Cadet Exchange 2012 to Australia for six weeks, from July 16 to Aug.[...]
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 Church honours volunteers who serve as Christ did
On April 29 Mayerthorpe Baptist Church held its Volunteer Appreciation Sunday, in which we thanked our numerous volunteers for their service and were honoured to present each with a small gift.[...]
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 Agriculture news
WASHINGTON --A record U.S. corn crop this fall will end two years of nail-biting tight supplies, the government predicted on Thursday, May 10. At the same time its forecasts for lower-than-expected global stocks of wheat and soybeans may keep food prices high.[...]
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 Meet our RCMP. . . . . . during Police Week May 13 to 19
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer For Cpl. Scott Potrebenko being posted to the Mayerthorpe RCMP detachment places him in a familiar environment. The 30-year-old, who is now second-in-command in charge of operations, grew up on a grain farm in the Peace County, near Woking and Rycroft.[...]
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 Agriculture news
CHICAGO - The U.S. meat industry has defended an additive that critics have called "meat glue," saying the enzymes are safe, natural and not being used to deceive consumers.[...]
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 Agriculture news
WINNIPEG - Saskatchewan said on Friday, May 11, it wants Ottawa to impose conditions on Swiss-based Glencore's C$6.1 billion ($6.1 billion) takeover bid for Canada's top grain handler, Viterra Inc, which is headquartered in Saskatchewan.[...]
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 Mayerthorpe journalist wins provincial sports coverage award
Ann Harvey, the associate editor of the Mayerthorpe Freelancer, has received the Alberta Schools' Athletic Association 2012 Media Recognition Award. The award was presented at the association's 42nd Annual Routledge Award & Hall of Fame banquet held in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 8.[...]
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 In Provincial Court in Mayerthorpe on Thursday, May 10
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer Michael Dale MacDonald was fined $1,000 (or 13 days in jail) and levied a victim fine surcharge of $150 (or one day in jail). Appearing in court, MacDonald pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana.[...]
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 County takes first step to takeover of airport
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer Lac Ste. Anne County council has approved getting a preliminary design for upgrading lighting at Mayerthorpe Airport at a cost of $25,374 (not including surveying) after the county takes over the airport.[...]
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 County promises to deal with fire service overkill, inequities
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer Lac Ste. Anne County will study its fire protection system, seeking a fairer method. Council revealed its commitment following a presentation by Kathleen Majeau. Firefighters responded to two fires at her home - one on Dec.[...]
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 Mayerthorpe Council news
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer A Mayerthorpe tender for a paving and storm sewer water main replacement first approved in 2011 and deferred to 2012 has been rejected. At its a meeting on Monday, May 7, the town council received a written report from Karen St.[...]
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 EMTs to get space, firefighters to get training site
Ann Harvey Mayerthorpe Freelancer The Emergency Response Centre (ERC) in Mayerthorpe will turn over more space to Associated Ambulance and the fire department will get a modular training building if an application for a Regional Collaboration Program grant is successful.[...]
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 Blue Ridge Library to celebrate 15th year
On May 14 it will be 15 years since the Community Library in Blue Ridge opened its doors to the public. Much has changed, yet much remains the same with patrons still 'Celebrating Life and Learning,' still reading books and using computers for fact and fiction, librarian Sue Curtis said.[...]
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 Mayerthorpe Handball players score provincially
Mayerthorpe and Lac Ste. Anne County athletes are the best. That might seem too partisan for an objective newspaper. But, in truth the town high school has chalked up some pretty remarkable victories and Mayerthorpe Freelancer objectivity remains intact.[...]
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