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Ukrainian Christmas supper and dance to be held in Guy this Saturday

Mac Olsen Express Staff The public is invited to the third annual Ukrainian Christmas supper and dance. It will be held at the Guy community hall this Saturday, with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the supper will be…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Having had to cancel the last two years, Villa residents are happy to hold their 2018 New Year’s Party

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Residents at the Villa Beausejour celebrated their New Year’s party on Friday afternoon, December 29. The Villa has approximately 70 residents currently and some family and friends also visited to participate in the celebrations, to…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Little Smoky Ski Area rings in 2018 opening for the season on January 1

Tom Henihan Spotlight Having faced a veritable obstacle course of fluctuating weather extremes, Little Smoky Ski Area opened on January 1. “We were just hours away of getting a couple of runs open for November, and then rain and tropical…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Have your say about walleye and pike management

Feedback session Wednesday at Slave Lake gov’t. ctr. Joe McWilliams Lakeside Leader   This Wednesday, folks from Alberta Environment and Parks will be in Slave Lake to talk about management plans for northern pike and walleye. There’s an update in…

January 11, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – More photos of the Ecole Heritage Christmas concert

January 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PIC – A Merry Christmas performance

During Ecole Heritage’s Christmas concert on Dec. 21, 2017, Adelle Levesque performs ‘Rocking Around the Christmas Tree’ in the main gym. Check the Smoky River Express’ Facebook page for a video of her performance. A lunch was held in the…

January 7, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Heritage’s Christmas concert

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The gym at Ecole Heritage was filled to capacity on Dec. 21, 2017, as children and families sat down to lunch and to enjoy a Christmas concert later. Volunteers served the lunch, consisting of turkey,…

January 6, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PIC – Carolers sing for live Nativity Scene in Falher

Pictured above is the Northern Lights Choir performing as part of the live Nativity Scene, held at the Gazebo in Falher in the evening of Dec. 21, 2017. They sang ‘Silent Night’ and others as part of the event. Tony…

January 5, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Providence students deliver a great performance at Christmas concert and supper event

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs No matter how young students may be, to act in a nativity play or more correctly to enact the nativity, they are always mindful of the reverential nature of the theme but also experience the…

January 5, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Star of Bethlehem is over Falher

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Gazebo in Falher was the scene of a very special event in the evening of Dec. 21, 2017. A live Nativity Scene was held there, courtesy of the efforts of Eric Verstappen and the…

January 5, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Santa Day held at the Elks & Royal Purple Hall in McLennan

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Santa and Mrs. Claus were the guests of honour at the Santa Day event in McLennan on Dec. 10. Children and families lined up to have their pictures taken with the jolly old couple. Santa…

December 27, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

GPV bands entertain with Christmas concert and play

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The main gym at Georges P. Vanier was filled with the festive season in the evening of Dec. 14, as the school held their annual Christmas concert. The senior high band opened the event with…

December 27, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The joy of the season for Ecole Routhier’s English and French Christmas concerts

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Christmas spirit shined through at Ecole Routhier in the evenings of Dec. 12 and 13. The school held their English Christmas concert the first evening and the French concert the following night. At the start…

December 27, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Ol’ Tyme Family Nite, Christmas party and Awards of Excellence, share the honours by acknowledging the contribution of everyone involved

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Ol’ Tyme Family Nite’s Christmas party held on Friday December 8 was also an awards presentation acknowledging the dedication of musicians and others who have contributed to the events decade-long success. On behalf of…

December 23, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

PIC – Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Skate Day at the Guy/Donnelly Sportex

The Twilight Figure Skating Club held a free skating session with the public at the Guy/Donnelly Sportex on Dec. 10. Santa paid a visit as well, and there was hot chocolate and cookies to enjoy. At around 3 p.m. five…

December 23, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·