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Creating a solid foundation in literacy a priority at Ecole Providence makes

Ecole Providence students in the school cafeteria enjoying pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Tom Henihan Express Staff Literacy is the key to accessing all other aspects of learning. Without being literate subjects such as history, science, and literature, remain inaccessible. For…

February 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services – In Focus

Georgia Dubois Director Smoky River FCSS Second FCSS bus is coming The Smoky River Community Transportation began almost ten years ago and is unique to the Smoky River region. General operating funds are derived through rider fees as well as the…

February 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Regional Economic Development

Dan Dibbelt Smoky River Regional Economic Development   Acting now to address Alberta’s economic ills is essential I have worked in Alberta for almost 40 years now. I have had many jobs, seen a variety of federal governments but only…

February 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

GPV basketball team wins silver at invitational tournament

The Georges P. Vanier Vipers senior high boys’ basketball team won the silver medal at their invitational tournament on Jan. 30. In the photo above, in front, from left, are Sean Sutton, Dustin Jones, Nathan Owanga and Jacob Johnson. In…

February 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The Most Gentlemanly Player for the Falher Pirates is Pat Rowan

Mac Olsen and Chris Clegg Express and SPN Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The honours keep coming for Falher Pirates’ player Pat Rowan. Rowan received four of seven first place votes, easily winning the award. He only received eight PIM in 23 games…

February 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Local junior curlers get rare opportunity to participate in the Scotties tournament

Alain Blanchette Behind the Hack Anna Desharnais and Luc Blanchette, two local junior curlers, will have a once in a life time opportunity to participate in the Canadian Woman Scotties Championship coming to Grande Prairie. At the beginning of every…

February 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Falher council provides $2,150 for STARS

Mayor Donna Buchinski of Falher, left, and Glenda Farnden, the Senior Municipal Relations Liaison for the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation in Grande Prairie. The mayor presented the town’s annual contribution of $2 per capita to Farnden on Feb.…

February 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan Council Notebook – February 8, 2016

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   Change to disconnection and reconnection water services fees Council has amended the disconnection and reconnection fee for water services. The fee for the period from April 1 to November 30 is now $125 reduced…

February 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

THE VIEW FROM HERE – In the age of technology, traditional codes of behavior still apply

Tom Henihan, Smoky River Express Reporter @SmokyRiverExprs There is a day for everything and like everything else in life, some days are more deserving than others. Sometimes also, while the issue celebrated may be worthy, having a day designated to…

February 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

THE KEYBOARD COMMANDO – UAVs are practical, but restrictions are also required

Mac Olsen, Smoky River Express Reporter @SmokyRiverExprs There’s no doubt about it – unmanned aerial vehicles are popular and they are here to stay. However, this is where I will call for ‘nanny state’ intervention, as there are substantial privacy…

February 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

REGIONAL COMMENTARY – Shining light on hidden gems

Commentary by Katrina Owens Recently I’ve been trying hard to make it a point to profile local painters, crafters, writers, fibre-artists and photographers in The Leader. I decided to create the series after realizing there are lots of talented people…

February 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

M.D. council approves UAV for Smoky River Fire and Rescue

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Smoky River Fire and Rescue will be getting an unmanned aerial vehicle for their operations after the council for the M.D. of Smoky River No. 130 approved the purchase during their meeting on Feb. 10.…

February 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

‘Sugar Shack’ activity at Villa Beausejour

Testing their speed and endurance, left-right are Lise Roby, the activities coordinator for the Villa Beausejour, and manager Aline Roy. Sitting on the log is Jean Lalonde, the maintence man for the Villa. Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   Residents…

February 16, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

SPOTLIGHT – The Cox’s celebrate 70 years together

Richard Froese Spotlight Love and marriage go together when people celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. Vernon and Eileen Cox of Prairie Echo celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last November and know how to keep that special love in a…

February 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

SPOTLIGHT – Plenty of resources to improve riparian and watershed

Richard Froese Spotlight Plenty of local resources are available to farmers and landowners to enhance riparian areas and other components related to the watershed. Lesser Slave Watershed Council and Peace Country Beef and Forage Association can offer funding support and…

February 13, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·