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Blown Away Beauty Bar held its “Grand Opening” on April 26

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs Blown Away Beauty Bar owned by Brian and Angela Henley held its grand opening at 9 Main Street Falher, on April 26. Blown Away has been in operation and accepting clients since March 1,…

May 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Something fishy was going on at McLennan Elks Hall during “East Coast Night” April 28

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs There are a great many honorary Newfoundlanders in the Smoky River region since “East Coast Night,” at McLennan Elks Hall, and many of the honourees got their first kiss at the April 28 event.…

May 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Heritage students dress up as their favourite characters for ‘World Book Day’

Mac Olsen Express Staff Students in Grades K-6 at Ecole Heritage were in costume on April 23, participating in ‘Journeé mondaile du livre et du droit d’anteur’ or ‘World Book Day’. “They relate to the characters and they’re intrigued in…

May 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

A great turnout for a fun evening at École Providence open house event

Tom Henihan Express Staff Parents, students, teachers and community members attended École Providence open house on April 17. The purpose of the open house is to to give parents and family members an opportunity to meet in a relaxed environment,…

April 30, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Flooding occurs throughout the Smoky River region, public works crews working on containment and repairs

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs The snowfall has stopped, but in its place comes the flooding. Last week, flooding was evident throughout the Smoky River region, including in and near the municipalities. In Donnelly on April 25, water overflowed…

April 30, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

32 people participate in snow cross event at the Little Smoky Ski Hill

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com It was the last day of the season, but plenty of skiing enthusiasts made their way to the Little Smoky Ski Hill on April 7 to participate in a snow cross event. “It was a…

April 30, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – Students and staff at Georges P. Vanier participate in Jersey Day

Jersey Day was held across Canada on April 12. Pictured above are students and staff at Georges P. Vanier participating on the same day. Schools, municipal offices and others participated in the event, including here in the Smoky River region,…

April 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Judith Mawoko reads from her memoir “From the Frying Pan into the Fire” at McLennan Library book launch April 30

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs Local author Judith Mawoko will hold a book launch, introducing her recently published memoir “From the Frying Pan into the Fire,” at McLennan Municipal Library on April 30. Mawoko is originally from Zimbabwe where…

April 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Flooding in the Smoky River region, including at train track in Donnelly

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   Flooding has impacted the Smoky River region and public works departments have been containing and repairing the damage. This included the train track in Donnelly and here is a photo of the damage…

April 28, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – High Prairie Gun & Sportsman Show 2018

April 25, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – More photos of Jersey Day – honouring the Humboldt Broncos

 

April 23, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

“Live History” return to McLennan with interactive escape room, theatre event

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs Following a very enthusiastic response to workshops presented at a number of venues in McLennan last year, Jasmine Bowen and Joshua Kitz, two principal members of Live History Theatre Group are returning to McLennan…

April 21, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Duelling Pianos fired up Girouxville Enhancement Committee’s “Denim and Diamonds” fundraiser event

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs “Denim and Diamonds,” a Girouxville Enhancement Committee fundraising event took place on Saturday April 7. The doors opened at the Girouxville Hall 7.30pm and the nights musical guests “Fired Up Duelling Pianos” began performing…

April 18, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Seniors Fun Day held at the Club Des Pionniers in Donnelly

Mac Olsen Express Staff There was plenty of action at the Club Des Pionniers in Donnelly on March 22, as 80 people participated in Seniors Fun Day. There were 40 people for cribbage, 32 for carpet bowling and four for…

April 11, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

AMEN

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs Students at Ecole Heritage have learned about Christ’s sacrifices in their names. They attended a pre-Easter service at the Ste. Anne Paroisse in Falher during the morning of March 29. Deacon Reg Bouchard (at…

April 5, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·