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Junior golf program wraps up at the 5 Star Golf Club

Mac Olsen Express Staff It’s the dog days of summer and the junior program at the 5 Star Golf Club, located south of Falher, has come to an end for the season. The program began in early July and it…

September 2, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Golf fundraiser held for Joey Cunningham’s medical expenses

Mac Olsen Spotlight For the family of Joey Cunningham, golfers coming together to raise money for his medical expenses is a great and generous gesture. “It’s about the love and support we get,” says Vern Cunningham, the father. “It keeps…

August 31, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

5 Star Golf Club hosts couples tournament, 48 people participate

Mac Olsen Express Staff The weather was warm and sunny on July 23, a great day for 18 holes of golf. The 5 Star Golf Club, south of Falher, hosted their annual couples tournament, with 48 people participating. Dave Chapodos,…

August 6, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Although Cole Bremont wins no medals, swimmer appreciates opportunity to compete at the Alberta Summer Games in Leduc

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Alberta Summer Games proved to be a little overwhelming for Cole Bremont, given the competition he saw and had, but this Manatees swimmer would compete again if he was allowed to. “I was really nervous…

August 4, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Alberta Summer Games in Leduc

Shelleen Gerbig Smoky River Express Cole Bremont was one of 28 swimmers chosen to represent Zone 8 at the Alberta Summer Games in Leduc. Swimmers aged 12 to 15, from around the province competed in a two day swim meet…

July 29, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Youth Golf Day offers a winning experience to all participants

Tom Henihan Spotlight Sixty-one enthusiastic kids, ages six to 14 years took part in the annual Youth Golf Day at Smoky River Regional Golf Course on July 15. As part of the Healthy Exposures initiative of the Lesser Salve Lake…

July 29, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Gymkhana event draws riders from Alberta and British Columbia, organizer touts it as a great success

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   The second time was the charm for the gymkhana event, as another round of rain could have cancelled it entirely for the year. However, the rains stayed away for the weekend of July 9-10,…

July 25, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Open, 32 years of a superb regional sporting event

With excellent weather on both days, the Smoky River Open golf tournament was well attended with 42 players taking part in the event. Ladies and men’s Championship Flight winners, Joanne Bekevich and Earl Ominiyak Denise Lamouche, receiving her prize at…

July 21, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Cole Bremont to represent Zone 8 at Alberta Summer Games this weekend

Mac Olsen Express Staff A member of the Smoky River Manatees Swim Club will soon go up against some of the best swimmers in the province. Cole Bremont has been chosen to represent Zone at at the Alberta Summer Games…

July 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Organizer for 5K & 10K walk/run deems the event a great success, looks forward to next year’s event

Al Singer Honey Festival Fun Run Coordinator The first Honey Festival 5K and 10K Fun Run/Walk took place on June 18 in Falher and was, by all accounts, a success. The event attracted 50 registered participants, ranging in age from…

July 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Héritage hosts track and field event

Mac Olsen Express Staff The weather was warm and the sun was shining, a perfect day to hold a track and field event. École Héritage held their track and field event on June 13. The activities the students participated in…

June 27, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Routhier holds track and field event June 1-2

Mac Olsen Express Staff June 1-2 were very busy days for teachers at Ecole Routhier, as the school held its annual track and field event. Students in Grades 4-6 held their activities the first day and the other grades held…

June 23, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Wabasca-Desmarais hosts Northland Games

A little rain didn’t damper the 29th Annual Northland Games at Mistassiniy School in Wabasca-Desmarais. Elder Albert Yellowknee officially welcomed hundreds of athletes representing Northland School Division and Bigstone Cree Nation by performing the opening ceremony. At the junior high…

June 9, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

SPORTS – Four-ball golf tournament held in McLennan

Mac Olsen Express Staff The golf season has opened and the Smoky River Regional Golf Course in McLennan got down to business with a four-ball tournament on May 14. “It’s a season opener to get everyone in the groove,” says…

May 29, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Book your program now at the Falher Regional Pool

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Falher Regional Pool is ready to offer an expanded array of programs for individuals, famillies and groups for the spring and summer. “We’ve got seven instructors at the pool,” says Soleille Briand, the recreation coordinator…

May 28, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·