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A chilly but very fun Family Day in Donnelly

Mac Olsen Express Staff The temperature dropped into sub-double digits on Feb. 19, but that didn’t stop children and families from coming out for Family Day in Donnelly. The event, organized by the Donnelly Recreation Society, started at the Park…
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Prairie River students shine in science fair

Richard Froese Spotlight Just over 60 intriguing experiments by Grade 8 and 9 students in Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie were on display at the school’s annual science fair Feb. 15. “Judges were overall very impressed with…
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Annual Farmers curling bonspiel another success

Alain Blanchette Behind the Hack A good time was had by all whom attended and participated in this year’s annual farmers curling bonspiel. Curlers from 13 different teams enjoyed battling it out on the ice. With the Olympics underway we…
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Villa Beausejour Valentine’s Fun Day

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Villa Beausejour celebrated Valentine’s Day in a quiet, relaxed fashion with the residents, their families and friends enjoying an afternoon snack in the dining area around 2.30. There were no set activities for the…
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Indigenous leaders praise new energy program

Richard Froese Spotlight Local Indigenous leaders welcome a new energy program for Indigenous communities announced by the provincial government Albertans will see new jobs, more private-sector investment and increased green power generation as the next phase of the Renewable Electricity…
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New courthouse opens in Red Earth Creek

Spotlight Staff A new and much larger courthouse in Red Earth Creek opened Feb. 8, which will improve access to justice for residents of the Slave Lake region. The new facility houses the Provincial Court of Alberta circuit court location…
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Pirates win first round of playoffs against the Comets

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Falher Pirates are moving on to the second round of playoffs after winning four straight games against the Manning Comets in the first round. The Pirates hosted the Comets for game three of their…
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Catholic youth mission visits HFCRD Peace Region schools

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Pure Witness Ministries, a Catholic youth oriented evangelical mission based in Saskatoon, visited Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) schools from February 1 to February 9. The team, comprised of seven members, held retreats and…
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