Author: Admin2015

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services – In Focus

Georgia Dubois Director Smoky River FCSS   Annual general meeting On April 20, 2016 Smoky River FCSS will hold its annual general meeting at 7 p.m., in the Town of Falher council chambers. This meeting is open to the public…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Regional Economic Development

Dan Dibbelt Smoky River Regional Economic Development   Spring has sprung There is no question, spring is my favorite time of the year. It has always been my favorite, but never more so than in this region. I can vividly…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

SPORTS – Turcotte sisters enjoyed their time at Arctic Winter Games

Kennedy Turcotte and Kassidy Turcotte are the two girls, third and fourth from the right, who went to the Arctic Winter Games in February. Mac Olsen Express Staff The Arctic Winter Games in Nuuk, Greenland are something that Kassidy Turcotte…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

’50 Shades of Rose Gala’ tickets are now available

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs 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…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Providence open house a fun event for students and their families

Kids in the hall: Ecole Providence students letting off some steam at the Open House Family Fun Day and ECS registration, April 7. Tom Henihan Express Staff École Providence held an Open House Family Fun Day and ECS Registration on…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Knitted prosthetics for breast cancer survivors provides a welcome alternative

Knitted prosthetics for breast cancer survivors. Photo courtesy of Theresa Demeule Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The initiative began with a woman in the US who had a mastectomy and asked a friend if she could help her design a…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

From volcano experiments to string art, Ecole Routhier students show their talents to parents and the public

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The main gym at Ecole Routhier in Falher was the scene of lots of tables filled with science experiments and art works. The annual science and art fair was held there in the evening of…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Two treated for injuries resulting from collision by Donnelly

McLennan RCMP At approximately 9 a.m. on April 6, the McLennan RCMP Detachment, along with Smoky River Fire and Rescue and EMS, responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway and the entrance Donnelly (Range Road 210). A passenger car travelling…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

East Peace Gas Co-op ready to build new Falher office

Express Staff The economy and changes in government are presenting real challenges. “(But) with your support and the hard work of staff, we know we can prevail and keep East Peace Gas the focused Co-op that it is,” says Gerard…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

THE VIEW FROM HERE – Finally, something we really need, a gun that easily blends in with today’s environment

Tom Henihan, Smoky River Express Reporter @SmokyRiverExprs There is no justification for producing another configuration of the handgun except that there is a market for it, which is also the best reason for not producing it. A US company called…

April 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

THE KEYBOARD COMMANDO – Edmonton, just say no to ‘safe injection sites’, focus on rehab

Mac Olsen, Smoky River Express Reporter, @SmokyRiverExprs Edmonton residents – not to mention, the entire province – should turn down the idea of allowing ‘safe injection sites’ for narcotics abusers. Paula Simons, of the Edmonton Journal, had a piece about…

April 11, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

EDITORIAL – Make EI a universal program, not regional

Commentary by Mac Olsen All Canadians, especially Albertans, should take Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to task over his recent remarks about how Employment Insurance is distributed across the country. During his tour of Alberta in late March, the Prime Minister…

April 11, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Richard Popovich entertains at Villa

Richard Popovich had them laughing as he sang. Pictured above are some of the volunteers who were the guests of honour for lunch at the Villa Beausejour in Falher on April 5. Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Villa Beausejour…

April 11, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Former Mayor of McLennan Don Regier leaves for Edmonton

Former colleagues and community members at a get together for Don Regier, prior to Regier leaving McLennan on April 5 to live permanently in Edmonton. Don Regier Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Having lived in the community for 35 years…

April 11, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

SPOTLIGHT – Farm solar workshop sheds light in High Prairie

Richard Froese Spotlight Farmers and rural property owners were enlightened on benefits and opportunities of solar energy during a workshop March 10 in High Prairie. “It is becoming increasingly profitable for Alberta farmers to generate their own electricity and sell…

April 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·