FROM Canada to Clacks - two long-lost sisters have finally met for the first time, following help from a caring Alva resident and the Alloa Advertiser.

Last week's proved to be an emotional event for the duo, who now have some serious catching up to.

For more, including a link to a video of the big moment, pick up a copy of tomorrow's paper.

Also in this week’s Alloa Advertiser...

  • Clacks woman in court over 75k embezzlement
  • Further CPO in answer to train rampage case
  • Clacks teacher retires following 40 years’ service
  • Alloa BID chairman appeals to town centre traders
  • Clacks man threatened to reveal sexual footage of ex-partner
  • Man spared jail despite nasty domestic assault
  • Alva Academy pupils host charity 'skiathon'
  • Council make significant changes to child burial fees
  • Re-appeal to trace Alloa war hero’s family
  • Award for young Hillfoots carer
  • PICS: Alloa Morrisons marks 20th birthday
  • PICS: Delph Pond clean-up and fun day
  • SPORT: Praise for Alloa's Neil Parry who marks 100th appearance
  • SPORT: Sauchie gaffer takes matters into own hands
  • SPORT: Alloa beat Hillfoots in Wee County derby