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McLennan Volunteer Appreciation Night and comedy show, a fun community event

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmoklyRiverExprs The Town of McLennan volunteer appreciation night and the Smoky River Regional Golf Society’s comedy show fundraiser took place at the Elks Hall, Saturday, January 28. For the past 27 years, the Town of McLennan…

February 12, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Carnaval de St-Isidorecelebrates 35th anniversary February 17-19

Carnaval de St-Isidore News release This special edition will feature the best of the past 34 years of Carnaval! Music, humor, family fun, King/Queen Crowing, traditional dishes, sculptures and great cheer are at the rendezvous at Carnaval Tapis rouge! The…

February 10, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Plans are underway for a day of celebration marking St. Anne’s Parish centennial, on June 18 Anniversary, Sunday June 18

Tom Henihan Express Staff St. Anne’s Paris, Falher is planning its centennial celebrations for Sunday June 18, coinciding with the Honey Festival, which begins on Friday June 16. The celebrations will commence with mass at 10am, followed by lunch and…

February 1, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Town of McLennan and Smoky River Golf Society will join forces for a fun filled, volunteer appreciation night

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Smoky River Regional Golf Society is staging a comedy night in conjunction with the Town of McLennan Volunteer Appreciation Night, at the Elks Hall, Saturday, January 28. As a token of its gratitude, the Town…

January 19, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The spirit of Christmas at Ecole Routhier’s English concert

    Families and the general public were treated to some very enjoyable, even funny performances at Ecole Routhier on Dec. 14. The school held its English Christmas concert that evening. Principal Diane Benoit offered insights into what guests could…

December 23, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Despite the weather, McLennan Santa Day offered a warm, fun atmosphere

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Severe cold weather had an impact on McLennan Santa Day with a slightly smaller turnout due in part to the cancelation of the hayride, it being too frigid not just for the kids but also…

December 22, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Songs and drama production part of GPV Christmas concert

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   The bands at Georges P. Vanier entertained with a variety of Christmas selections during their concert on Dec. 15. This included a performance by the Grade 9 drama group. Look for a story about…

December 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Heritage shows a variety of performances for their Christmas concert

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   Ecole Heritage held their annual Christmas concert for families and the public on Dec. 15, with a turkey lunch served beforehand. The students in all grades had their part in the big production, from…

December 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

French and English Christmas concerts at Ecole Routhier

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   Ecole Routhier held their French Christmas concert on Dec. 13 and their English Christmas concert on Dec. 14. Published here are some of the classes and the names of the songs they performed. Look…

December 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

St. John the Baptist turkey and tourtiere supper, a successful fundraiser and great community event

Tom Henihan Express Staff St. John the Baptist Parish held its annual turkey and tourtiere supper on Sunday, December 4. Over 200 hundred people attended the event including Archbishop Gérard Pettipas. The event provided a perfect social occasion with community…

December 18, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

“Fire on Ice” annual Christmas Gala a formal, fun event

Tom Henihan Express Staff Smoky River Minor Hockey Association held its fifth annual Christmas Gala at the Centre Chevaliers, December 3. Approximately 350 people attended the “Fire on Ice” themed, formal dinner and dance event, which included performance and live…

December 14, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The third annual Light Up Christmas event at McLennan Railway Museum, December 1

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Signalling the official beginning of Christmas in McLennan, the third annual “Light-Up” event at the Historical Railway Museum took place, 7pm December 1. With the temperature around -10c and relatively fresh snow on the ground…

December 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·