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Snowmobile poker rally in Girouxville draws 169 people

On March 17, 169 snowmobilers converged at the Girouxville community hall to register for the poker rally. Once they bought their hands, they went off in various directions. This event was a fundraiser for Smoky Lanes Bowling.   Mac Olsen…
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Seniors Fun Day in Girouxville

Pictured above is the first place team for carpet bowling. Left-right are Denis Dentinger, Killer Girard, Gisele Dallaire and Raymond Dallaire.   Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   The Club Etoile in Girouxville was a very busy place on…
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Warriors Youth Rec Hockey Team 2017-2018 Season

Submitted by Alexandra Brochu The Warriors Youth Rec Hockey Team would like to thank EVERYONE in our community for their support with our ongoing efforts to raise funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation. This season, through different fundraising events and…
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Smoky River Gymnastics Club holds annual fun meet

Mac Olsen Express Staff Following closely on the heels of achievement day, the Smoky River Gymnastics Club held their annual fun meet at Ecole Routhier on March 17. “The day went really well and the kids were smiling from ear…
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PIC – Atoms off to Provincials

On March 15, the SRMHA Atoms team departed for the provincial playoffs in Bentley. The team was at centre ice in the Falher arena March 10, prior to the Pirates-Flyers game, to be recognized for this achievement.
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PIC – GPV teams go to Slave Lake tourney

The GPV senior girls’ and boys’ teams travelled to Slave Lake during the weekend of March 1-3 for a tournament. The boys’ team didn’t place, but the girls’ team won silver. Joe McWilliams photo.  
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Provincial curling championship provides valuable experience

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Georges P. Vanier senior boys’ curling team was the wildcard for the ASAA High School Provincial Curling Championships, and Coach Dave Pedden prepared his novice team accordingly. “They faced very competitive curling teams and we…
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GPV senior boys’ curling team advances to provincials

Mac Olsen Express Staff Georges P. Vanier’s senior boys’ curling team headed to the ASAA High Schol Provincial Championships in Edmonton this past weekend. The team consists of Luc Blanchette (skip), Dylan Desharnais (third), Adyn Ouellette (second) and Derrick Brochu…
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