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Students may have to buckle up on buses

Richard Froese For The Express Local students riding school buses may have to buckle up in seatbelts in a year or so. That concept is supported by Harry Davis, director of transportation for the High Prairie School Division. “If Transport…
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The 45th Annual Red & Gold Invitational Tournament

Mac Olsen Express Staff There was plenty of senior high basketball action in Peace River during February 2-3, as Glenmary Catholic School and Peace River High School co-hosted the 45th Annual Red & Gold Invitational Tournament. Teams came from all…
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Medals wins for Glenmary Saints’ junior basketball teams

Mac Olsen Express Staff Glenmary Catholic School, Peace River High School and T.A. Norris Middle School in Peace River were busy on January 18 and 19, as their gyms became part of a junior high basketball tournament. Glenmary hosted the…
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Nampa Public School students learn about the media

Mac Olsen Express Staff This reporter recently had the opportunity to share his experiences about the media industry with students in Anne Saliwonchuk’s Grade 5/6 class at Nampa Public School. Their teacher has been introducing them to media concepts such…
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PIC – It’s Twins Day!!

Students at Ecole Heritage dressed identically on January 24, as part of the school’s ‘Twins Day’, including as Edmonton Oilers fans. Earlier in the month, the students participated in skating activities at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex.  
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NET Ministries team returns to HFCRD schools

Tom Henihan Express Staff Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) recently welcomed the National Evangelization Team (NET) Ministries back to the region. The team of seven young adults: Hunter Langill, Ethan Pierce, Devin Gras, Alexia Flores, Mirjam Welling, Therese-Marie Dunn…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   Glenmary Catholic School, Peace River High School and T.A. Norris Middle School in Peace River were busy on January 18 and 19, as their gyms became the scene of a junior basketball tournament.…
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Tammy Henkel resigns from school board

Richard Froese For Smoky River Express Tammy Henkel has resigned from High Prairie School Division board of trustees. The board received her letter of resignation at its regular monthly meeting Dec. 19, says an HPSD news release dated Jan. 8.…
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PIC – Roland Michener Rams edge the GPV Vipers

The Georges P. Vanier Vipers junior boys’ basketball team hosted the Roland Michener Rams of Slave Lake on January 9. The Vipers held the lead for most of the game, but the Rams came from behind to win 52-49. Above,…
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