George and Helen Kupilik have lived just outside of Smith for 35 years. They came from the Calgary area to enjoy the freedom and tranquility of country living to raise a family. George's children are now grown and he and Helen enjoy quiet retirement. Quiet except for the nights when unidentified men come into their home. They didn't speak or say what they wanted but twice they have searched George's home. George himself likens it to something out of a George Orwell novel. [continues 585 words]
Community Constable Rebecca Oxton is trying to educate Slave Lake youth as to the dangers of bullying and drug use. She has arranged for the youth activism group Robcan to come to town and spread its message to the children enrolled in the Summer Splash at Northern Lakes College. "Bullying in Slave Lake is an ongoing issue," says Oxton. "I've attempted to take a proactive approach to bullying and drug use in the community. I've arranged for the Robcan group to come up and put on a week-long camp for the kids." [continues 349 words]
