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Four “Seniors Special Tea” events planned for seniors’ week in the Smoky River region

Tom Henihan Express Staff Smokyriverexpress.com Seniors’ Week is an annual event held during the first full week of June, celebrated this year from June 3 to June 9. Apart from the contributions seniors have made throughout their lives, they also…

May 23, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Opening young minds to science at Ecole Heritage

Mac Olsen Express Staff Ecole Heritage’s science lab was the scene of lots of experimentation during May 16-17. TELUS World of Science – Edmonton was on hand to give students the opportunity to learn about science in a fun manner.…

May 23, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Garage sale raises $2,500 for Heritage school council, legacy fund

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs The gym at Ecole Heritage was the scene of a big garage sale on May 9 and 10. Many people donated to the event, including kitchen items, clothes, toys, etc. Anita Anctil, the president…

May 23, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Nursing Home Ladies Auxiliary Springtime Strawberry Tea at Manoir du Lac

Tom Henihan Express Staff The annual Springtime Strawberry Tea fundraiser put on by the Nursing Home Ladies Auxiliary (NHLA) of Manoir du Lac was held from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday May 6. With a slightly lower attendance than on…

May 23, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan resident Pauline Gervais celebrates her ninetieth birthday

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com Pauline (Alexandre) Gervais will celebrate her ninetieth birthday on June 7. Born to Joe and Marie Jeanne Alexandre in 1928, Pauline Alexandre married Armand Gervais in 1945. Following their wedding, Pauline and Armand lived with…

May 23, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Show N Shine event is set for June 16

Mac Olsen Express Staff A convoy of classic vehicles will make their way around the Smoky River region on June 16, beginning in Falher and going up to Nampa, west to Highway 744 and down to Girouxville before returning. This…

May 22, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Heritage students entertain Villa residents with Mother’s Day tribute

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs It takes two to tango and kindergarten students in Janie Trudeau’s class demonstrated their talents for the residents of the Villa Beausejour in the afternoon of May 11. “I’m very proud of them,” says…

May 22, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Fern’s Greenhouse “Children’s Day” offered five hours of fun on May 6

Tom Henihan Express Staff “Children’s Day” at Fern’s Greenhouse, as the name of the event suggests, is a family oriented occasion when kids are entertained with crafts, games and a particularly favoured attraction, the petting zoo. At the Sunday May…

May 16, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Nine Ecole Providence students are baptized, receive First Communion and First Confession at celebratory Mass

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs On May 1, parish priest Father Eucharius Chuyimagha admitted three Ecole Providence students into the Catholic faith during an 11am school Mass at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan. The celebratory Mass also included…

May 16, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Northern Lakes College in McLennan welcomes public to their open house

Mac Olsen Chairperson Community Education Committee Northern Lakes College has been holding their Open House Road Show throughout the Peace Country in the last several weeks. It was the McLennan campus’ turn on May 2 to welcome the public, and…

May 16, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

“Spring Fling”raises $1,224 for Ecole Providence Breakfast Program

Tom Henihan Express Staff “Spring Fling,” took place at the McLennan Elks Hall on May 5. The market fundraiser, organized by Marilynne Brulotte had approximately thirty tables booked but a few vendors who had registered were unable to participate on…

May 16, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

LIFE DTS team volunteers for cleanup in Falher and McLennan

Lynn Farrell Town of Falher Director of Community Services In McLennan on Wednesday, April 25, members of LIFE DTS Edmonton cleaned out the basement area of Elks Town Hall, as well as did a general cleaning of the building and…

May 16, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Professional bull riding to be key feature of Honey Festival

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Anyone wishing to see to bull riding at this year’s Honey Festival is encouraged to get their ticket soon. Professional Bull Riders Canada will hold their event at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex, beginning at…

May 15, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

“Live History” draws ideal crowd for interactive theatre events at McLennan Library

Tom Henihan Express Staff Two principal members of Live History Theatre Group, Jasmine Bowen and Joshua Kitz returned to McLennan Library to present two performances of an interactive escape room, theatre event on May 2. The event, created as site-specific…

May 15, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Bus Driver Appreciation Day held at Ecole Routhier, GPV

Mac Olsen Express Staff Go into a school administration office in the morning or right after school, and you might hear two-way chatter between staff and school bus drivers regarding arrivals or departures on the radio. They might be discussing…

May 15, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·