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Lots to see and do at the Honey Festival

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Honey was a ‘phenomenal success’, touts the committee chairperson, Geoff Turnquist. “Everything was a sellout,” says Turnquist. “Everybody came together this year. Everyone wanted new and exciting things and we delivered.” The Honey Festival kicked…
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Martin Deerline hosts customer appreciation lunch

Mac Olsen Express Staff The weather was warm and without rain on June 13, perfect for Martin Deerline’s customer appreciation lunch. Approximately 250 people attended the beef-on-a-bun lunch and store manager Dennis Brochu is pleased. “The turnout was great,” says…
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PIC – National Indigenous Peoples Day at GPV

A group of dancers from Driftpile First Nation demonstrated their talents to students and staff at Georges P. Vanier on June 21. Students and staff from Ecole Routhier also attended. Above, Petie Chalifoux performs her hoop dance. Joining her were…
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PIC – Ride ’em cowboy!!

There was lots of indoor rodeo action at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex during the evening of June 17. The Professional Bull Riders PBR Canada hosted their event to the tune of hundreds of people. Fifteen riders participated, including one…
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Saint Paul’s Heritage House in McLennan would like to invite everyone to their June Tea and Art Display by Judy Carson. This event will be held on Sunday, June 24th from 2.00pm-4.00pm. Admission is by donation. Also, check this week’s…
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UFA in Falher holds Farmer’s Day celebration

Mac Olsen Express Staff The UFA Farm & Ranch Supply Store in Falher was a busy place on June 8, as the staff served lunch to between 400 and 500 people. “It was a great success,” says Manager Louis Sniezek.…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   There was lots to see and do during the Honey Festival in Falher on June 16. Councillors and staff for the Town of Falher served a pancake breakfast in the Falher Regional Recreation…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   Honey Festival attendees were treated to a big event at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex in the evening of June 16. Professional Bull Riders PBR Canada held their bull riding competition indoors. The…
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Knights of Columbus tenth annual Children’s Fishing Derby

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com The tenth annual Children’s Fishing Derby at Winagami Lake Provincial Park took place on Saturday June 9, with a cold breeze coming off the water, though things warmed up somewhat in the early afternoon. That…
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