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Thirty-three runners celebrate Family Day by taking part in the first annual “Royal Purple Elks Frosty Family Fun Run”

Tom Henihan Express Staff McLennan Family Day had a new feature on its program this year, one that added real momentum to both the beginning of the day’s activities and to the concept of families doing things together. Coordinated by…

March 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Pirates of the Carnaval

Tom Henihan Express Staff This year’s pirate theme was certainly on full display at the 36th annual, Carnaval de St. Isidore held on the Family Day long weekend. With such an abundance of pirate motifs and so many people in…

March 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Jean Cote hosts Family Day activities

Mac Olsen Express Staff Some people braved the winter chill and roasted weiners over an open fire, while others stayed inside and chatted with their friends and neighbours. Family Day activities were held at the outdoor rink in Jean Cote…

March 3, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

A chilly but very fun Family Day in Donnelly

Mac Olsen Express Staff The temperature dropped into sub-double digits on Feb. 19, but that didn’t stop children and families from coming out for Family Day in Donnelly. The event, organized by the Donnelly Recreation Society, started at the Park…

March 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – Family Day activities at Falher Regional Recreation Complex

Family Day activities were held at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex in the afternoon of Feb. 19, including free skating and shinny hockey.  

February 28, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Family and Friends had the best of times at McLennan Family Day

Tom Henihan Express Staff The McLennan Family Day motto “the best of times are always found with friends and family” was personified by the enthusiastic attendance at the February 18 event. Following the Royal Purple Elks Frosty Fun Family Run,…

February 28, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Villa Beausejour Valentine’s Fun Day

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Villa Beausejour celebrated Valentine’s Day in a quiet, relaxed fashion with the residents, their families and friends enjoying an afternoon snack in the dining area around 2.30. There were no set activities for the…

February 25, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Routhier School celebrates its winter fun day with an Olympic theme

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Olympian dictum “Citius, Altium, Fortius” or in English “Faster, Higher, Stronger” was certainly in evidence at the beginning of Rothier School’s Winter Fun Day, which this year chose an Olympic theme as it coincides with…

February 22, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Providence students spend two days celebrating Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Due to the Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday falling on the same day, Archbishop Gerard Pettipas instructed Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Grouard/ McLennan to have students celebrate Valentine’s on Tuesday February 13 and…

February 22, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Ville Beausejour traditional French Canadian cabine de sucre celebration took place February 8

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs There are few things as quintessentially Canadian as the sugar shack and the processes and celebrations associated with it, in the same way as maple syrup is synonymous with Canada. Before Europeans came to North…

February 18, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Club Etoile in Girouxville celebrates its 45th anniversary with an open house

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Club Etoile in Girouxville turned 45 years old in 2017. To commemorate the milestone, the organization held an open house in the afternoon of Feb. 3. Forty-three people attended the event, pleasing President Cecile…

February 15, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

St. Paul’s Heritage Committee holds ‘Lenten Lunches’ fundraiser beginning February 21

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The St. Paul’s Heritage House second annual “Lenten Lunches,” begin on Wednesday February 21 at 11.30am to 1.30pm and take place at McLennan’s Legion Hall each Wednesday at the same time until March 2. St.…

February 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The 36th annual Carnaval de St. Isidore a great way to spend the Family Day weekend

Tom Henihan Express Staff The 36th annual Carnaval de St. Isidore, happening February 16, 17 and 18, has a Pirates du Nord theme and, as in former years, the Carnaval will feature great music, fun winter activities, traditional French Canadian…

February 11, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Hit the trails with family and friends, at the McLennan Family Day “Frosty Family Fun Run” event

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Smoky River Runners Track and Cross Country Club, McLennan Royal Purple Elks and the McLennan Recreation Board are collaborating on a Family Day “Frosty Family Fun Run” event. The Frost Family Fun Run, featuring…

February 11, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Family Day events planned for Donnelly and Falher

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Mark Feb. 19 on your calendar, as Family Day activities will be held in Donnelly and Falher. Activities get under way at 11 a.m. at the Park Regalo in Donnelly. “We’re excited to host our…

February 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·