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The 45th Annual Red & Gold Invitational Tournament

Mac Olsen Express Staff There was plenty of senior high basketball action in Peace River during February 2-3, as Glenmary Catholic School and Peace River High School co-hosted the 45th Annual Red & Gold Invitational Tournament. Teams came from all…
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Pirates sweep first 2 games of series opener

Chris Clegg For The Express So far, the result was easily predictable. The Falher Pirates have smoked the High Prairie Regals in the first two games of their NPHL East Division Semi-Final after a 16-4 home ice win Feb. 5…
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Food banks stretching dollars for food

Richard FroeseFor The Express Food banks are always thankful for people who donate to help keep the shelves full to meet local needs. Demand for food usually rises early in the New Year and in the summer. So the question…
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Peace River bridge construction is 65 per cent complete

Mac Olsen Express Staff Construction crews have overcome some obstacles in constructing the new bridge on the Peace River, including geotechnical challenges, but it should be completed on time and on budget. Tyler Wilson, the bridge manager for Alberta Transportation…
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McLennan Family Day celebrations

Tom Henihan Express Staff On Sunday February 17, “the best of times will be found among friends and family” at McLennan’s Family Day celebrations. The event will begin at noon with registration for the “Frosty Family Fun Run and Walk”…
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Columbarium located at Ste. Anne Cemetery

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Town of Falher has purchased a columbarium for the Ste. Anne Cemetery, and it’s available to all to purchase niches for urns. The municipality purchased the columbarium in November 2018. Depending on their size, one…
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Falher Pirates are struggling for wins

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Pirates have added two more games to the negative side of the ledger, losing to the Manning Comets and the Dawson Creek Canucks in recent action. The Pirates travelled to Manning on January 18, where…
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Medals wins for Glenmary Saints’ junior basketball teams

Mac Olsen Express Staff Glenmary Catholic School, Peace River High School and T.A. Norris Middle School in Peace River were busy on January 18 and 19, as their gyms became part of a junior high basketball tournament. Glenmary hosted the…
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Nampa Public School students learn about the media

Mac Olsen Express Staff This reporter recently had the opportunity to share his experiences about the media industry with students in Anne Saliwonchuk’s Grade 5/6 class at Nampa Public School. Their teacher has been introducing them to media concepts such…
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