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The spirit of Christmas at Ecole Routhier’s English concert

    Families and the general public were treated to some very enjoyable, even funny performances at Ecole Routhier on Dec. 14. The school held its English Christmas concert that evening. Principal Diane Benoit offered insights into what guests could…
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Songs and drama production part of GPV Christmas concert

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   The bands at Georges P. Vanier entertained with a variety of Christmas selections during their concert on Dec. 15. This included a performance by the Grade 9 drama group. Look for a story about…
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French and English Christmas concerts at Ecole Routhier

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   Ecole Routhier held their French Christmas concert on Dec. 13 and their English Christmas concert on Dec. 14. Published here are some of the classes and the names of the songs they performed. Look…
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“Fire on Ice” annual Christmas Gala a formal, fun event

Tom Henihan Express Staff Smoky River Minor Hockey Association held its fifth annual Christmas Gala at the Centre Chevaliers, December 3. Approximately 350 people attended the “Fire on Ice” themed, formal dinner and dance event, which included performance and live…
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Genealogy society volunteers recognized at supper event

Esther Picard Remerciement Vendredi, le 4 novembre dernier, les membres du CA de la Société Historique et Généalogique de Smoky River se sont rencontrer avec leurs bénévoles dévoués pour un fabuleux repas de Noêl chez Diane`s Cuisine, à Falher. C’est…
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Heritage House, Christmas in November 2016

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs While flying reconnaissance in preparation for the big rush on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus dropped in for a brief visit at the McLennan Heritage House “Christmas in November” event to the delight of everyone present…
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National Child Day 2016: It’s Our Right to Belong

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Canada’s National Child Day is held annually on November 20 as ratified by the Parliament of Canada as the Child Day Act, in 1993. National Child Day is a celebration of the United Nations implementation…
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Lots of items at the Girouxville Christmas show and sale

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Christmas shoppers were able to get an early to start on the season, during the Remembrance Day long weekend. Laura Leclerc hosted her annual Christmas show and sale at the Girouxville community hall on Nov.…
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Richard Froese Spotlight East Peace Beef Cattle Day is coming to Triangle on Nov. 30. Holistic management, corn forage, and cost of production are topics that will be covered at the event at Triangle Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 3…
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The Remembrance Day service was filled to capacity on Nov. 11. People from all over the area converged at the Elks and Royal Purple Community Hall in McLennan. At the end, they went to the Royal Canadian Legion down the…
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