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Girouxville’s new rink reaches completion

Tom Henihan Express Staff After four years of planning, coordinating and fundraising, Girouxville Enhancement Committee has finally achieved its goal and the new Girouxville rink is now ready for ice. On July 24, Trevor Zahara, owner of Peak Play a…
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Harmon Valley Fall Fair happens August 17

Tom Henihan Express Staff Harmon Valley Ag Society and Northern Sunrise County present the 37th annual Harmon Valley Fall Fair on August 17, beginning at 1pm. The Saturday afternoon event offers a broad variety of activities and promises to be…
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Alberta RCMP offers tips for water safety this summer

Express Staff Summers in Alberta are a great time to hit the lakes and rivers; however, the increase in people using natural water ways also leads to increased risk of accidents and drowning. This summer, whenever operating a boat, canoe,…
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Future of daycare pilot grant now uncertain

Susan Thompson Express Staff Peace River’s only daycare is preparing for a possible increase in fees next spring now that a popular $25 per day childcare pilot program is under review by the new UCP government. A childcare centre in…
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Sisters donate lemonade money to local cause

Tom Henihan Express Staff Earlier this summer, three enterprising and community-minded sisters, Brooke, Callie and Morgan Giroux set up a lemonade stand in McLennan. While a lemonade stand is usually an early sign of the entrepreneurial spirit, the Giroux sisters…
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Vist Heritage House for “Strawberry Tea”

Tom Henihan Express Staff It is an excellent opportunity to visit Heritage House and St. Paul’s Anglican Church in McLennan when the Heritage Society holds its seasonal ‘Strawberry Tea’ event from 2pm to 4pm, Sunday July 28. St. Paul’s Church…
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Albertans urged to be safe as possible on ATVs

Express Staff Summer weather brings people out to explore the backcountry, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds Albertans to make all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety a priority this week and every week. ATVs pose significant risk to all users and particularly…
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Group tours battlefields in northern Europe

Tom HenihanExpress Staff McLennan Legion Branch 153, “Guided Canadian Battlefields Tour” of northern Europe took place from April 26 to May 11. The 16-day trip, organized by Francis Lessard, involved a 14-day tour, taking participants to European cities including London,…
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Peace River cyclists raise thousands for kids with cancer

Susan ThompsonExpress Staff Local pharmacist Tony Nickonchuk of Peace River committed to cycling 100km each day for three days through the Canadian Rockies as part of the Tour for Kids Alberta fundraiser. “We ride for kids with cancer, to raise…
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