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A thousand people visit Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day 2018

Tom Henihan Express Staff The fifth annual Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day took place at Centre Chevaliers on Saturday, November 24. Seventy-five vendors set up tables offering an extensive range of merchandise, crafts and services. The vendors were mostly…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   Christmas events are starting to take place in the Smoky River region and one of the first is the CAFE Nord-Ouest francophone event. They held their event at the Centre Chevaliers in Falher…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   The evening air was cold and crisp, but the outdoor fire and Christmas singing made the temperature fall into the background. The annual Christmas light up was held at the Northern Alberta Historical…
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PIC – Reeling it in!

Paisley Rochon takes her turn at the fishing pond, part of the Paroisse Notre-Dame de Lourdes 90th anniversary event.  
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PIC – Dinner is served

Following the special mass at the Paroisse Notre-Dame de Lourdes in the afternoon of November 18, guests went to the basement for other activities, including dinner. The dinner consisted of a steak and chicken, potatoes and salad, as well as…
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Celebrating 90 years of the Paroisse Notre-Dame de Lourdes

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Paroisse Notre-Dame de Lourdes in Girouxville was the scene of a special service during the afternoon of November 18. Hundreds of people attended the church’s 90th anniversary celebration, with Mgsr. Charles Lavoie, Deacon Reg Bouchard…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   The library for Ecole Heritage held their annual book fair for the public this week. It was decorated with an enchanting theme, with educational books and games being sold. Here are some photos…
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Family members of Cecile Sylvestre gathered at the Manoir du Lac in McLennan on November 4, to celebrate her 102nd birthday. Her extended family includes many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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G.P. Vanier students commemorate veterans in school ceremony

Tom Henihan Express Staff Vanier students gathered in the gym on Friday November 9 for the school Remembrance Day ceremony. President of the McLennan Royal Canadian Legion #153, David Champion was guest of honour. Two students hosted the event and…
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