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Remembering ‘Canada’s Hundred Days’

Tom Henihan Express Staff This year’s Remembrance Day will mark the 100 anniversary of the end of the First World War. Here in Canada it is also a national occasion to remember what has been called “Canada’s Hundred Days,” refering…
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PIC – They’re on parade at Ecole Routhier

Above, left-right, are Ian Hicks, Alanah Dubrule, Paisley Marchildon and Caleb Morin. They and the other students at Ecole Routhier made their way across the stage in the main gym during an assembly on October 31. They were on parade…
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PIC – ‘Dangerous Dolls’

Pictured above, left-right, are Ariane Cote, Dani Young, Karen Tytula, Joyce Rey and Tanya Yarmenko. In front is their mascot, Brie Cheese. This group, which works in the Farm Credit Canada office in Falher, calls itself the ‘Dangerous Dolls’ and…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   Lots of people got dressed up in their favourite Halloween costumes last Wednesday, with everything from the Avengers, to dolls and witches and goblins. All the schools had activities for their students, and…
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Smoky River FCSS holds annual dinner and silent auction

Mac Olsen Express Staff This year marks Smoky River Family and Community Support Services’ 51st anniversary and the organization held a dinner and silent auction at the Club Alouette in Falher during the evening of October 19, to mark the…
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Ducks Unlimited banquet held in Falher

Mac Olsen Express Staff Supporters of Ducks Unlimited Canada attended the annual banquet at the Centre Chevaliers in Falher on October 20, which featured various types of merchandise for sale. One-hundred and sixty people attended the banquet, and they enjoyed…
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PIC – New Horizon Co-op holds fundraiser

The staff for the Horizon Co-op in Falher held a breakfast fundraiser on October 13 for the KidSport organizations in the region. Smoky River Emergency Services was also there to promote home safety. See next week’s Express for more.  
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  Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   Saskia & Darrel, the ‘Great Plains’ duo, performed as the featured entertainment at the FCSS Day and Art Show. They brought their own flavour of music, including Celtic, Bluegrass, Folk and Country,…
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