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Another noteworthy season for Smoky River Dance Society

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Smoky River Dance Society’s (SRDS) performed its fifth annual Dance Recital at G.P. Vanier gym on Sunday May 6. Along with being the closing performance of the season, the annual dance recital is also the…

May 15, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

At her book launch Judith Mawoko book took her audience on an edifying journey to Zimbabwe

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs Instead of opting for reading an isolated passage from her recently published memoir “From the Frying Pan into the Fire,” Judith Mawoko launched her book by offering those who attended the event a graphic…

May 9, 2018 · by Admin2015 · 1

Smoky River Water Co-op held its AGM at the Club des Pionniers in Donnelly on April 24

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com Thirty-one people attended the Smoky River Water Co-op AGM meeting Club des Pionniers in Donnelly on April 24. The Water Co-op currently has 319 members connected and 154 members waiting for service. This includes one…

May 9, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Jamie Bean is the new general manager for the Girouxville Co-op

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs After an extensive search, the Girouxville Co-op has a new general manager. Jamie Bean, originally from Quebec, took up his new position on April 23. Bean started out working for telecommunication companies in Quebec…

May 9, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Taekwondo holds end-of-season meet

Mac Olsen Express Staff With the season winding down, Smoky River Taekwondo held a meet at Georges P. Vanier on April 21, including six members of Iron Tiger Taekwondo of Manning joining them. “Everybody who came out advanced,” says instructor…

May 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Plein Soleil dance group in St. Isidore celebrates 40th anniversary

Mac Olsen Express Staff The St. Isidore Centre Culturel was the scene of a big celebration on April 28, as the Plein Soleil dance group marked 40 years. The Zéphyr dance group, based in Edmonton, performed for the event and…

May 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Blown Away Beauty Bar held its “Grand Opening” on April 26

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs Blown Away Beauty Bar owned by Brian and Angela Henley held its grand opening at 9 Main Street Falher, on April 26. Blown Away has been in operation and accepting clients since March 1,…

May 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The medal count continues for Georges P. Vanier badminton players

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs The junior high badminton team at Georges P. Vanier continues to acquire the medals at tournaments, bringing them to the zone tournament. The team headed to High Prairie on April 26 for Prairie River…

May 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

M.D. dealing with extensive flooding, asks for patience while repairs are being made

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpres.com @SmokyRiverExprs The snow is vanishing fast, however, flooding within the M.D. of Smoky River No. 130 has proven extensive and the public works department is requesting that residents be patient while the repairs are made.…

May 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Something fishy was going on at McLennan Elks Hall during “East Coast Night” April 28

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs There are a great many honorary Newfoundlanders in the Smoky River region since “East Coast Night,” at McLennan Elks Hall, and many of the honourees got their first kiss at the April 28 event.…

May 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Heritage students dress up as their favourite characters for ‘World Book Day’

Mac Olsen Express Staff Students in Grades K-6 at Ecole Heritage were in costume on April 23, participating in ‘Journeé mondaile du livre et du droit d’anteur’ or ‘World Book Day’. “They relate to the characters and they’re intrigued in…

May 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Vanier French immersion students spend four days immersed in Quebec City history and culture

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com A group of G.P. Vanier Grade 10, 11 and 12 French Immersion students traveled to Quebec City for a 4-day visit, March 31 to April 4. The trip, specifically designed for French immersion students, had…

May 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

CN Rail says that it is now up-to-date with customer demand in the Alberta Peace Region

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com Beginning earlier this year, millions of tonnes of grain languished in silos throughout western Canada because CN and to a lesser extent CP failed to make enough rail cars available to haul the commodity to…

April 30, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

A challenging year for Girouxville Co-op, says new president

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs The year 2017 proved challenging for the Girouxville Co-op, but the business has come through the difficulties and is looking ahead. These were among Roger Guerette’s highlights when he gave his presentation to the…

April 30, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Students at GPV engage in star gazing

Mac Olsen Express Staff It was astronomy night at Georges P. Vanier on April 13, as a group of Grade 9 students used telescopes and iPads to peer into the heavens. This activity was part of the space unit in…

April 30, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·