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Register now for the 29th annual Golden Walleye Classic

Mac Olsen Spotlight Fishing teams wanting to participate in this year’s Golden Walleye Classic should register as soon as possible. “We are looking forward to everyone coming out and having a good time,” says Ken Sperling, chairperson of the Golden…

July 13, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan’s Canada Day 150th anniversary celebration a great community event

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs McLennan’s Canada 150 celebration organized by Kimiwan Birdwalk, McLennan Railway Museum, Royal Purple and McLennan Home Hardware offered good food and refreshments and a full schedule of events beginning with the flag raising ceremony at…

July 12, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Grande Prairie RCMP arrest female for possession of stolen property

RCMP News release   Grande Prairie, Alberta – On July 6, 2017 at approximately 1:45 AM, Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of a female for possession of stolen property.…

July 12, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

North Country Fair a family solstice celebration

Katrina Owens Spotlight People from all over Alberta and then some came together at the 39th annual North Country Fair music festival in Driftpile from June 23rd – 25th. The weather was bright and sunny for the ‘family solstice celebration’,…

July 7, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

More photos of the Honey Festival in Falher, held June 16-18

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs There was plenty to see and do at the 25th annual Honey Festival in Falher during June 16-18. The June 28 edition of the Smoky River Express had a story and lots of photos about…

July 6, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Emergency Rescue building officially opens its doors

Mac Olsen Express Staff Although it threatened to rain, that didn’t stop a large gathering at the new Smoky River Emergency Rescue building in Falher on June 23. Representives for the M.D. of Smoky River No. 130, the Town of…

July 5, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

100th anniversary celebration held for Ste. Anne Paroisse

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs A large crowd gathered at the Ste. Anne Paroisse in Falher on June 18 for a special mass, marking the 100th anniversary of the church. Members of the Knights of Columbus provided an escort for…

July 1, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

25th annual Honey Festival features parade, children’s activities, concerts, honey pot market and exhibition

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The 25th annual Honey Festival in Falher had something for everyone, from the parade on Main Street to children’s activities in the Honey Capital Park, to singing in the Falher Curling Rink. The event was…

July 1, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Providence Aboriginal Day, an opportunity to introduce all students to First Nations’ culture

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs When celebrating National Aboriginal Day, June 21, Ecole Providence students divided into four groups: Wolves, Bears, Buffalo and Eagles. Each group took turns participating in traditional First Nations’ activities such as drawing traditional native art,…

June 30, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Swan Hills RCMP Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision

RCMP News release   Swan Hills, Alberta – Swan Hills RCMP continue to investigate after a 3 year old child was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to his injuries last night.   On June 26, 2017 at approximately 7:00…

June 27, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

East Peace 4-H hands out awards to deserving members

Photos by Kyle Nichols   Steer Buyers 4-H Member                    Buyer Kaden Klassen              Peyre Farm Equipment Taylor Blackhurst           Cox Contracting Emily…

June 22, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Highlights of the 25th annual Honey Festival

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   The 25th annual Honey Festival was held in Falher during the weekend of June 16-18. The events included a parade, entertainment in the Falher Curling Rink a Show N Shine on Main Street, a…

June 20, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Spirit of collaboration results in wide range of events at McLennan’s Canada 150 Celebration

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs McLennan’s Canada 150 celebration promises good food and refreshment plus great entertainment for children and adults on Saturday July 1, from 11am to 4pm. A number of organizations and a local business joined forces to…

June 18, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Entertainers for the 25th annual Honey Festival in Falher during June 16-18

Renelle, daughter of Al Simard and Lori-Lee Turcotte has always had a passion for music. Between her, her two sisters and her Mom there was bound to be some type of music, song or dance in the house. Renelle recently…

June 16, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

North Country Fair like coming home for Scott Cook

Joe McWilliams For Spotlight Spotlight reached Scott Cook by email in Kerrville Texas. He was performing at a festival down there. The next couple of emails came from Tulsa Oklahoma, where he was “hanging out,” before his next gig. First…

June 14, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·