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Commentary by Richard Froese Birds will start to sing with glee as winter turns into spring on March 20. Lets all join in the chorus with brighter days ahead. Days are getting longer after we turned our clocks to spring…
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Mac Olsen Express Staff   Fire guardian appointments During their meeting on March 9, council for the M.D. of Smoky River No. 130 approved the appointment of the 2016 fire guardians. They consist of Smoky River fire chief Marcel Maure; fire…
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Express Staff The Club des Pionniers in Donnelly was a busy place on March 10, as the annual Seniors Fun Day was held. There were 40 people for the cribbage tournament, six for snooker pool and nine teams for carpet…
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Nathaniel Reid takes his turn at the hoop to score as many baskets as possible out of 15 shots. Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs   Georges P. Vanier in Donnelly hosted a basketball skills contest for children on March 2.…
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Mac Olsen Spotlight Tickets for a black powder cannon are now available to purchase for the High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show. The cannon will actually fire and is valued at $2,500. Tickets are available for $10 each from members…
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Without your knowledge, you have made it to the top of a very influential person’s list. This can only mean good things for your future, Aries. Be proud of yourself. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21…
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Richard Froese Spotlight Adventures with times to horse around and learn life skills are all part of High Prairie Wilderness Camp that opens its first season this summer. “We are excited to launch the camp,” says camp director Aaron Harbidge,…
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Dan Dibbelt Smoky River Regional Economic Development Check out ‘Occupied’ on Netflix My wife and I just finished watching a great television series on Netflix. ‘Occupied’ is a Norwegian based television series with English subtitles, whose premise is Norway decides…
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Tom Henihan Express Staff The McLennan Library Electronics Program got underway on March 2. The session for the age 8 to 12 year olds, ran from 4.15 to 5.15 pm with six kids working in pairs. During that initial session,…
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Myrna Loy (Killips) Lloyd on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 82 in the Valleyview Hospital. Myrna will be lovingly remembered by her children; Mark, Audrey (Ron),…
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The Club Alouette in Falher held their annual Seniors Fun Day on March 3. The activities included snooker pool, carpet bowling and a cribbage tournament. Pictured above are the winners of the cribbage tournament. Left-right are Annette Blanchette and Katie…
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