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Beyond wildest expectations

Response to locally-made wine has entrepreneurs excited Chris Clegg Spotlight Life is so good for the owners of the region’s newest winery they just might want to sit back for a minute and toast themselves. With a fine wine from…
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MLA visits school to see nutrition program

Richard Froese Spotlight High Prairie School Division welcomed a close official for the education minister on a tour of schools participating in a provincial nutrition program. High Prairie Elementary School hosted Sherwood Park MLA Annie McKitrick on Jan. 26 as…
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Firefighters train in the canal

Mac Olsen Express Staff The evening of Feb. 28 was training night for Smoky River Fire and Rescue. They had the opportunity to work in the frigid conditions at the northwest corner of Falher, right in the middle of the…
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LAHF Troupe makes the 80’s come back into fashion!!

Mac Olsen Express Staff Introducing Crocodile Dundee, Teen Wolf, Pee-wee Herman, Jessica Rabbit and the rest of the 80’s all-star cast! LAHF Troupe held their great whodunnit dinner mystery theatre at the Jean Cote community centre on Feb. 24, the…
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Heading out for a snowshoe adventure

Mac Olsen Spotlight It was a balmy day to venture into the great outdoors for snowshoeing, as members of the Smoky River Bears Junior Forest Wardens soon found. This group met at the grazing range southeast of Donnelly in the…
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Pirates of the Carnaval

Tom Henihan Express Staff This year’s pirate theme was certainly on full display at the 36th annual, Carnaval de St. Isidore held on the Family Day long weekend. With such an abundance of pirate motifs and so many people in…
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Jean Cote hosts Family Day activities

Mac Olsen Express Staff Some people braved the winter chill and roasted weiners over an open fire, while others stayed inside and chatted with their friends and neighbours. Family Day activities were held at the outdoor rink in Jean Cote…
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