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GPV Vipers junior basketball teams end season with medals

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Georges P. Vanier Vipers junior boys’ and girls’ teams were medal winners in High Prairie a couple of weekends ago. They played in the divisional basketball tournament at Prairie River Junior High during Feb. 23-24.…

March 9, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Twilight Figure Skating “Musical Time Warp” Winter Carnival, Sunday March 11

Tom Henihan Express Staff Twilight Skating Winter Carnival is always a well-attended community highlight that provides Twilight skaters of all ages and levels an opportunity to showcase their skills and for the community to enjoy an excellent season-end performance. This…

March 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Thirty-three runners celebrate Family Day by taking part in the first annual “Royal Purple Elks Frosty Family Fun Run”

Tom Henihan Express Staff McLennan Family Day had a new feature on its program this year, one that added real momentum to both the beginning of the day’s activities and to the concept of families doing things together. Coordinated by…

March 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Falher Pirates are three and one against the High Prairie Regals

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Falher Pirates aren’t quite the champions of their playoff series against against the High Prairie Regals. Their one win away from that achievement. The Pirates won game two in High Prairie on Feb. 17 by…

March 3, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

No medals or banner for SRMHA Atoms team

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Smoky River Minor Hockey Association’s Atom team didn’t have any luck at the Atom ‘D’ provincial playoffs in Bentley during the weekend of March 16-18. They came away with a 0-2-1 record. Nonetheless, Coach Shawn…

March 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – GPV Vipers senior basketball teams lose to Peace River Nomads

They put their best foot forward, but the Georges P. Vanier Vipers senior high girls and boys basketball teams were no match for the Peace River Nomads. The Vipers hosted the Nomads in the evening of Feb. 15. The girls…

February 26, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Annual Farmers curling bonspiel another success

Alain Blanchette Behind the Hack A good time was had by all whom attended and participated in this year’s annual farmers curling bonspiel. Curlers from 13 different teams enjoyed battling it out on the ice. With the Olympics underway we…

February 25, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – Smoky River Minor Hockey’s novice team defeats Fairview Flyers in home action

The Smoky River Minor Hockey Novice team hosted the Fairview Flyers in the evening of Feb. 9. Both teams battled hard for the puck, but it was the local team that won the game by a score of 6-4.

February 25, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Pat Rowan declared best right-winger as part of NPHL awards

Chris Clegg NPHL Statistician Whether it’s on the left wing or right wing, Falher’s Pat Rowan continues to win NPHL awards. Rowan won his latest award by receiving four of seven first place votes, and 23-17 points over Fort St.…

February 25, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PIC – Farmers Bonspiel held in Falher

The Falher Curling Club held their annual Farmers Bonspiel at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex during the weekend of Feb. 9-11. There were several categories of competition and a story by Alain Blanchette is featured on Page 12 of this…

February 25, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – GPV Vipers junior basketball teams play against Prairie River Junior High

 

February 24, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Pirates acquire first big win against Regals in second round of playoffs

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Falher Pirates are off to a good start for the second round of the NPHL playoffs, after winning against the High Prairie Regals by a score of 9-4, at home on Feb. 15. Coach Taylore…

February 23, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Pirates win 9-4 against Regals in first game of the second round of playoffs

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   The Falher Pirates hosted the High Prairie Regals on Feb. 15, for the first game of their best-of-seven playoff series. The Pirates had a tough battle, but they managed to win the game…

February 20, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

PICs – GPV Vipers versus Atikameg Warriors

The junior boys and girls teams hosted the Warriors teams’ Jan. 30. Both Vipers teams won their games by scores of 53-42 and 47-26.  

February 19, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Midgets team wins against the Manning Comets 3-1

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The SRMHA Midgets hosted the Manning Comets in the evening of Feb. 2 and were victorious, winning 3-1. Dane Gall had a breakaway opportunity at the seven-minute mark of the first period, taking the puck…

February 19, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·