Author: Admin2015

SPOTLIGHT – GPV student’s trip to Arctic Winter Games

Mac Olsen Spotlight It was Nuuk, Greenland’s moment to welcome the world, for the Arctic Winter Games, but for Noah White, it was one of the best adventures of his life to participate in the Traditional Dene Games at that…

April 22, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Get your permits before burning, says Smoky River fire chief

Mac Olsen Express Staff Smoky River fire chief Marcel Maure is reminding the public that permits are required in fire protection areas. The fire chief also says Smoky River Fire and Rescue would appreciate notification of controlled burns in non-permit…

April 22, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

OPINION – NDP’s Leap Manifesto dangerous for Alberta, says the Progressive Conservative Party

Progressive Conservative Party News release “At a time when Alberta is facing record job losses and worsening economic uncertainty, the Leap Manifesto proves that the NDP has never had our backs,” said Ric McIver, Interim Leader and MLA for Calgary-Hays.…

April 22, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Thorhild County adopts Smoky River’s wolf incentive program

Normand Boulet CCA, ag fieldman M.D. of Smoky River No. 130 Thorhild County has adopted the M.D. of Smoky River No. 130’s wolf incentive program. Here are a few facts about the M.D.’s wolf incentive program. The M.D. created the…

April 22, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

La Foire de la famille entertainer Atlas GéoCircus strikes a fine balance at École Héritage April 8

Tom Henihan Express Staff Cafe Nord-Ouest’ annual La Foire de la famille (Family Fair), first held in April 2014, is now in its third year. Each year, the fair at Ecole Heritage, adapts different themes and sets different objectives. Yan…

April 22, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Ag society welcomes “new” tractor

Normand Boulet Smoky River Agricultural Society The Smoky River Agricultural Society (SRAS) proudly took delivery of their “new to you” tractor on April 13th, 2016. Martin Deerline Sales Representative Clarissa Alguire delivered the unit which will be used by the…

April 21, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

GPV School – Three GPV students win medals at regional science fair

Kristen Blanchette Georges P. Vanier On March 23 and 24, 10 students from Georges P. Vanier School competed at the 33rd Annual Regional Science Fair. The fair had over 100 participants representing 12 different schools from across Northern Alberta. The…

April 21, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Jean Cote Cultural & Community Development Society holds AGM

Mac Olsen Express Staff The expansion of the Jean Cote community hall has gone quicker than expected, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Local Actors Having Fun Troupe. “They worked so hard,” say Real Sasseville, president of the Jean…

April 21, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Get your permits before burning, says Smoky River fire chief

Mac Olsen Express Staff Smoky River fire chief Marcel Maure is reminding the public that permits are required in fire protection areas. The fire chief also says Smoky River Fire and Rescue would appreciate notification of controlled burns in non-permit…

April 21, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Some of life’s inevitabilities are less inevitable for some people than they are for others

The View From Here   Tom Henihan Smoky River Express Reporter The phrase, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, ‘In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,’ is only partly true because for some people,…

April 21, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

OPINION – Albertans should be the boss, not politicians – the Wildrose Party

Mark Smith Wildrose Party MLA for Drayton Valley-Devon That was the premise behind Bill 201 the Election Recall Act that was introduced in the Legislature this spring. It collected 11,000 signatures in just over the weeks in an online petition.…

April 21, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Homegrown musicians Trin and Ariane achieve perfect pitch at Club Alouette

Tom Henihan Express Staff Local musical duo, Trin Potratz and Ariane Cote performed at the Club Alouette in Falher on April 8. While they have performed locally at fundraisers, such as an event at Club Des Pionniers in Donnelly last…

April 20, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

’50 Shades of Rose Gala’ tickets are now available

Mac Olsen Express Staff Ladies, get your tickets now for the 50 Shades of Rose Gala, an event where you get to relax and support a charitable cause at the same time. “It’s to support the Societé Historique et Génèalogique…

April 20, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

KEYBOARD COMMANDO – Jump for joy! Federal NDP to be under new management soon

by Mac Olsen I haven’t seen much good news lately, but last week seemed to be the best in a long time. Current federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair is soon to fade into history. He didn’t garner even 50 per…

April 20, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

COMMENTARY – No surprises, no sunshine

by Jeff Burgar Well kids, the money forecast is clouds, rain, and more rain. Mom and Dad still have their jobs, but the renter in the basement has moved out. That means all the extra cash he paid us is…

April 20, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·