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Genealogical Society fundraiser presents evocative play on aging “Prends mes yeux, tu vas voir!” at the Centre Chevaliers

Tom Henihan Express Staff La Société Historique et Généalogique de Smoky River (SHGSR) held a theatrical performance fundraiser at Centre Chevaliers in Falher on Friday March 16. With the support of the Seniors chapter of the Franco-Albertain Confederation (FAFA) two…

March 30, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Gymnastics Club holds annual fun meet

Mac Olsen Express Staff Following closely on the heels of achievement day, the Smoky River Gymnastics Club held their annual fun meet at Ecole Routhier on March 17. “The day went really well and the kids were smiling from ear…

March 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Boisvert Service Garage holds grand opening for their new location

Mac Olsen Express Staff Their business started out in a small blue building, located on Main Street. But after 37 years and having outgrown the space they were in, the Boisvert family in Girouxville has moved into their new location…

March 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

G.P. Vanier strikes up the band for its 15th annual fundraiser event

Tom Henihan Express Staff Georges P Vanier’s 15th annual Strike up the Band dinner, performance and silent auction took place on Saturday March 17. Eighty-five of the school’s 107 band students performed at the event, while also wearing a different…

March 28, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Club Alouette in Falher holds Seniors Fun Day on March 8

Mac Olsen Express Staff Lots of seniors enjoyed their day at the Club Alouette on March 8, for cribbage, carpet bowling and snooker pool. Seventy-six people attended Seniors Fun Day, including walk-ins. “We had fewer people this year, but everyone…

March 26, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Le gala du Nord : Chacun sa couleur a dépassé les attentes !

Julie Desrosiers Le CAFE NORD-OUEST en partenariat avec le Gala du Nord, le CDM, l’école Héritage et l’ACFA est fier d’avoir convié la population de Rivière-la-Paix pour une deuxième édition d’un gala artistique. Le mardi 6 avril, la salle des…

March 26, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Forestry fair plants seeds in students

Richard Froese For South Peace News G.P. Vanier students participated in a forestry career fair in High Prairie on March 6 for Grade 9 students. They joined other High Prairie students who examined the options of training and careers at…

March 24, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The Fort St. John Flyers are the 2017/18 Campbell Cup champions

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com Despite their best efforts, the Falher Pirates will have to wait another year for the opportunity to hoist the Campbell Cup above their heads, as the Fort St. John Flyers are this year’s winning team…

March 22, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The Twilight Figure Skating Club does a ‘Musical Time Warp’

Mac Olsen Express Staff The skating splendor was evident through each performance, from beginner to advanced, as each child demonstrated their skills and panache on the ice. The Twilight Figure Skating Club held their ‘Musical Time Warp’ at the the…

March 21, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Forestry fair plants seeds in students’ minds

Richard Froese Spotlight Job opportunities in the forest industry were presented to local Grade 9 students at a forestry career fair March 6 at the Edmo Peyre Hall in High Prairie. Students from High Prairie schools Prairie River Junior High…

March 21, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Prepare to be blown away at the recently opened “Blown Away Beauty Bar” on Main Street Falher

Tom Henihan Express Staff Blown Away Beauty Bar owned by Angela Henley and her husband Brian, opened at 9 Main Street Falher on March 1. Angela Henley has been a licensed stylist for 20 years, working in Edmonton, Grande Prairie,…

March 18, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

An impressive 6,900 swans counted at Kimiwan Lake from mid-September to the beginning of November 2017

Tom Henihan Express Staff Kimiwan Lake is an important staging area for waterfowl both regionally and nationally and the Kimiwan Lake Birdwalk on Highway 2 in McLennan, draws over a thousand visitors and birding enthusiasts to the region annually. Staging…

March 17, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Provincial curling championship provides valuable experience

Mac Olsen Express Staff The Georges P. Vanier senior boys’ curling team was the wildcard for the ASAA High School Provincial Curling Championships, and Coach Dave Pedden prepared his novice team accordingly. “They faced very competitive curling teams and we…

March 17, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Gymnastics Club hosts achievement day with other clubs

Mac Olsen Express Staff The main gym at Ecole Routhier was a very busy place on March 3, as the Smoky River Gymnastics Club hosted the Fairview Gymnastics Club, North Peace Gymnastics Club of Peace River and the Sexsmith Gymnastics…

March 16, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Fort St. John Flyers lead Falher Pirates 2-1 for Campbell Cup

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com Last week, the Fort St. John Flyers were on the verge of shutting out the Falher Pirates for the Campbell Cup. The Pirates lost back-to-back games against the Flyers. The first game in the best-of-seven…

March 15, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·