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PIC – Dropping in for a coffee and a cookie

Marg McCuaig-Boyd, the NDP MLA for Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley, was at the constituency office in Falher on Dec. 9 for an open house. McCuaig-Boyd had coffee and cookies on hand for her visits with the public, who took the opportunity to…
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Former Grouard resident publishes second book

Spotlight staff Former Grouard resident Stan Walchuk makes his living guiding people on horseback rides through the B.C. mountains. When he’s not doing that, he writes about it. His second book based on his experiences – called Common Man/Uncommon Life,…
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GPV bands bring out the Christmas spirit

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The junior and senior high bands for Georges P. Vanier demonstrated their Christmas spirit on Dec. 15 with their annual concert. There was a large turnout for the event, by parents and the public, pleasing…
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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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Brunch Familial de Noël CAFE Nord-Ouest

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The CAFE Nord-Ouest held their annual family brunch at the Centre Chevaliers on Dec. 11. This sixth annual event was open to the public by donation. “It’s an event for the Francophone community to visit…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   It was Dec. 22, the final game of 2016, and the Falher Pirates gave their fans a 4-3 victory after an intensive 60 minutes of play. “Everybody was skating hard tonight and we had…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Smoky River Minor Hockey Association held their annual general meeting at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex on Dec. 12. Dan Aubin read the minutes of the 2015 AGM, which were then approved. Aubin also…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff During their meeting on Dec. 12, council for the Town of Falher approved the municipality’s 2017 interim budget. Municipal support for next year’s Honey Festival turned down Council will send a letter to the Honey Festival…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs During their meeting on Dec. 14, the council for the M.D. of Smoky River No. 130 approved applications for 11 projects for 2017, which fall under the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program. The projects will cost…
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