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Local author publishes her fourth novel, “Twin Destinies”

Tom Henihan Express Staff Local author, Lauretta Beaver recently published her fourth book, Twin Destinies. Beaver, who was born in New Brunswick has live most of her life in Alberta, spending the last thirty years in various parts of the…

December 5, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Junior curling program commences for another season

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Falher Curling Club has commenced its youth program, which is being held at the Falher Curling Rink every Tuesday night. The program started on November 13 and will finish on February 26, 2019. Coaches Darcy…

December 5, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Flyers hand Pirates a 5-3 loss

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Fort St. John Flyers handed the Falher Pirates another loss on November 24, winning the game 5-3. Nonetheless Coach Sheldon Gervais was upbeat about the game. “It was a good game, fast paced,” says Gervais.…

December 5, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Local Girl Guides participate in landmark enrollment ceremony

Tom Henihan Express Staff Falher Girl Guides held its first meeting on October 2 and the group reached its first milestone with the enrollment ceremony at the Log Cabin on Tuesday, November 27. “This is a really important ceremony for…

December 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Heritage’s library holds an enchanting book fair fundraiser

Mac Olsen Express Staff Last week, the library at Ecole Heritage exuded an atmosphere of an enchanted paradise, decorated with art works and the sounds of nature. Found all around the library were educational games and books for sale. “It…

December 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

A thousand people visit Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day 2018

Tom Henihan Express Staff The fifth annual Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day took place at Centre Chevaliers on Saturday, November 24. Seventy-five vendors set up tables offering an extensive range of merchandise, crafts and services. The vendors were mostly…

December 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Here are the activities to enjoy this festive holiday season

Mac Olsen Express Staff As organizations and families begin to make their plans for the Christmas season, here is a list of the many activities that will be held in December. Things kick off at 7 p.m. on December 1,…

November 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Heritage senior girls’ volleyball team brings home silver medal from zones

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Ecole Heritage senior girls’ volleyball team ended their season on a high note, winning the silver medal at zones. The team was in Fort Vermillion during November 16 & 17 for the zone tournament. They…

November 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Club Etoile in Girouxville holds annual general meeting

Mac Olsen Express Staff For those 45 and over interested in joining the Club Etoile, membership is only $15 per year and younger members are encouraged to sign up. Cecile Brulotte, the president of the Club Etoile in Girouxville, highlighted…

November 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan Christmas Expo raises funds for Providence Breakfast Program

Tom Henihan Express Staff Organized annually by Marilynne Brulotte, McLennan Christmas Expo took place at the McLennan Elks Hall on November 17. Over a dozen vendors took part in the event, offering a diverse and unique lineup of items ideal…

November 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Handcrafted, genuine leather products created locally, offer unique and useful gift ideas

Tom Henihan Express Staff In a world of mass produced merchandise, the handcrafted item is always prized and as a gift always greatly appreciated. Handmade products or series of products carry the unique stamp of the people who take pride…

November 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Town of High Prairie provides crew and equipment to help with McLennan paving project

Tom Henihan Express Staff Paving work on the lakeview trails in McLennan took place over four days at the beginning of October. The work relied on the generous assistance of the Municipality of High Prairie, which included equipment such as…

November 28, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Celebrating 90 years of the Paroisse Notre-Dame de Lourdes

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Paroisse Notre-Dame de Lourdes in Girouxville was the scene of a special service during the afternoon of November 18. Hundreds of people attended the church’s 90th anniversary celebration, with Mgsr. Charles Lavoie, Deacon Reg Bouchard…

November 28, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Lest we forget … Ecole Routhier staff & students observe Remembrance Day

Mac Olsen Express Staff At the entrance to the main gym, the flag bearers, wreath holders and guests walked passed strings of paper poppies hanging from the ceiling. As they made their way into the gym, teachers and students stood…

November 21, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

G.P. Vanier students commemorate veterans in school ceremony

Tom Henihan Express Staff Vanier students gathered in the gym on Friday November 9 for the school Remembrance Day ceremony. President of the McLennan Royal Canadian Legion #153, David Champion was guest of honour. Two students hosted the event and…

November 21, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·