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Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 001 donates $500 to both Falher and McLennan libraries

Tom Henihan Express Staff On Monday April 9, Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Local 001 presented two cheques for $500 each to Falher Library / Bibliothèque Dentinger and McLennan Municipal Library. At the presentation, McLennan Municipal Library board member,…

April 19, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Duelling Pianos fired up Girouxville Enhancement Committee’s “Denim and Diamonds” fundraiser event

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs “Denim and Diamonds,” a Girouxville Enhancement Committee fundraising event took place on Saturday April 7. The doors opened at the Girouxville Hall 7.30pm and the nights musical guests “Fired Up Duelling Pianos” began performing…

April 18, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Resale Depot brings a variety of goods and services to the McLennan area

Tom Henihan Express Staff Resale Depot, located on Centre Street and Railway Avenue between the ATB and the McLennan hotel opened on March 23. Owned and operated by Sylvie D’Aoust and David Campbell, Resale Depot covers a broad, innovative business…

April 15, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

2018 Alberta Cup rosters announced, Devin Aubin representing Northwest Zone

Hockey Alberta News release RED DEER – Hockey Alberta is pleased to announce the rosters for the 2018 Alberta Cup (more at http://www.abcup.ca/about/). Eight teams will take to the ice at the Agrena in Spruce Grove April 25-29. The teams…

April 14, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan Library hosts “FOCUS” discussion to plan most effective use of resources and services

Tom Henihan Express Staff On Thursday April 12, McLennan Library will hold FOCUS in the McLennan Town Office conference room. People from the community, including young people, are invited to participate and offer their insights and opinions as part of…

April 13, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

East Peace Gas Co-op holds AGM following its first year at Main Street, Falher location

Tom Henihan Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com East Peace Gas Co-op AGM held on March 26, was in some regards a milestone, marking the first full year that E PG Co-op has been at its location in Falher. In his manager’s report,…

April 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Seniors Fun Day held at the Club Des Pionniers in Donnelly

Mac Olsen Express Staff There was plenty of action at the Club Des Pionniers in Donnelly on March 22, as 80 people participated in Seniors Fun Day. There were 40 people for cribbage, 32 for carpet bowling and four for…

April 11, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

AMEN

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs Students at Ecole Heritage have learned about Christ’s sacrifices in their names. They attended a pre-Easter service at the Ste. Anne Paroisse in Falher during the morning of March 29. Deacon Reg Bouchard (at…

April 5, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Snowmobile poker rally in Girouxville draws 169 people

On March 17, 169 snowmobilers converged at the Girouxville community hall to register for the poker rally. Once they bought their hands, they went off in various directions. This event was a fundraiser for Smoky Lanes Bowling.   Mac Olsen…

April 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Seniors Fun Day in Girouxville

Pictured above is the first place team for carpet bowling. Left-right are Denis Dentinger, Killer Girard, Gisele Dallaire and Raymond Dallaire.   Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs   The Club Etoile in Girouxville was a very busy place on…

April 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Big cheque presentation to Falher Friendship Corner Association

The Knights of Columbus Local 3025 held their annual ham bingo at the Ste. Anne Paroisse in Falher on March 24 and they have donated the proceeds, in the amount of $1,100, to the Falher Friendship Corner Association. In the…

April 3, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The Friends of Falher Library highlights successful fundraisers

Left-right, are Wendy Gagnon, Laura Noel, Barb Strome, Therese Gosselin, Yvonne Hebert and Bernadette Levesque ready for the Easter bake sale.   Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs Community and patrons’ support for the fundraisers held by the Friends of…

April 3, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Warriors Youth Rec Hockey Team 2017-2018 Season

Submitted by Alexandra Brochu The Warriors Youth Rec Hockey Team would like to thank EVERYONE in our community for their support with our ongoing efforts to raise funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation. This season, through different fundraising events and…

April 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Pourquoi Rester en Immersion Française après la 9è année?

La classe de 11è année d’immersion française de GPV (French Language Arts et Etudes sociales) Nous avons remarqué qu’après la 9è année, la population étudiante d’immersion a tendance à diminuer à une vitesse alarmante. Dans notre cas, nous étions 16…

April 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Emergency Preparedness Plan is about taking nothing for granted

Tom Henihan Express Staff Since his appointment as Chief of the Smoky River Fire Department, Marcel Maure in conjunction with Smoky River FCSS, EMS, other first responders and CAO’s has been working on coordinating a thorough Emergency Preparedness plan for…

March 31, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·