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Town of Falher presents keys of railway station to Northern Alberta Railway Museum Society

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Town of Falher formally presented the keys of the Falher Railway Station building to the Northern Alberta Railway and Historical Museum in McLennan. Mayor of Falher, Donna Buchinski, McLennan Mayor Michele Fournier, members of both…

November 7, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Remembering ‘Canada’s Hundred Days’

Tom Henihan Express Staff This year’s Remembrance Day will mark the 100 anniversary of the end of the First World War. Here in Canada it is also a national occasion to remember what has been called “Canada’s Hundred Days,” refering…

November 7, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Girouxville’s Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish celebrates its 90th Anniversary

Tom Henihan Express Staff Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish will celebrate its 90th anniversary on November 18. Since 1928, the church has played a pivotal role in the life of the community and has been instrumental in so many rites…

November 7, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Local hospital employee receives prestigious award

Mac Olsen Express Staff Rachelle I. Bérubé has made health care her career and passion for many years, especially when it comes to helping the Francophone people of the Smoky River region. To that end, Bérubé has been presented with…

November 7, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Students in a number of health-care disciplines visit Smoky River region to take part in skills training weekend

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Smoky River Region played host to 24 students studying in a variety of health-care professions who came to the region to participate in Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) ‘Health Professions Skills Weekend’ event. The…

November 7, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

“Science in Motion” brings science to École Héritage with two days of activities and presentations

Tom Henihan Express Staff Science in Motion (SIM) is a TELUS World of Science School Program in Edmonton, which brings science presentations to schools that address students from kindergarten to senior high. Science in Motion visits schools outside a 100…

November 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

G.P. Vanier Aboriginal Club community dinner is a fun, informal get-together

Tom Henihan Express Staff G.P. Vanier Aboriginal Club held its annual community dinner, for students, families and school staff. “It is a great opportunity to get together,” says organizer Judith Colter. “It’s just a fun, informal evening.” The event was…

November 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

MADD school program provides valuable life lesson to Vanier students

Tom Henihan Express Staff Students at G.P. Vanier were given a necessary if rude awakening, regarding the potentially tragic consequences of driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or marijuana. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, (MADD) which has extended its…