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New Horizon Co-op presents $10,000 cheque to Falher Friendship Corner Association

Tom Henihan Express Staff On February 6, New Horizon Co-op presented Falher Friendship Corner Association (FFCA)with a cheque for $10,000. The cheque contributes to FFCA’s fundraising project for the purchase of an additional 24-hour, residential housing facility. FFCA Executive director…

February 14, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

RCMP Dog Services provide valuable tool

Spotlight Staff Police dog services under the RCMP provide an effective tool to fight crime. Only purebred German shepherds in perfect physical condition for general duty teams, and mostly male, states the following information on the RCMP website. Those breeds…

February 14, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

St. Paul’s Heritage Committee holds ‘Lenten Lunches’ fundraiser beginning February 21

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The St. Paul’s Heritage House second annual “Lenten Lunches,” begin on Wednesday February 21 at 11.30am to 1.30pm and take place at McLennan’s Legion Hall each Wednesday at the same time until March 2. St.…

February 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The 36th annual Carnaval de St. Isidore a great way to spend the Family Day weekend

Tom Henihan Express Staff The 36th annual Carnaval de St. Isidore, happening February 16, 17 and 18, has a Pirates du Nord theme and, as in former years, the Carnaval will feature great music, fun winter activities, traditional French Canadian…

February 11, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

SRMHA Midgets lose to Sexmith Vipers in game two of provincial playoffs

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Smoky River Minor Hockey Association’s midget team faced the Sexsmith Vipers at home in the evening of Feb. 1. The local team faced a formidable opponent in the first period, as the Vipers came…

February 10, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

One loss, one win for the Falher Pirates in opening of playoffs with the Manning Comets

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Falher Pirates are facing a tough playoff series against the Manning Comets and it showed in their first home game on Jan. 30. The Comets came from behind in the third period to force…

February 9, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Members of the Smoky River Runners Club attend “Train like a First Responder Day” hosted by the Smoky River Fire Department

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Members of the Smoky River Runners Club enjoyed a different training regimen on Tuesday, January 30. Twenty-seven young athletes from schools in Falher, Donnelly and McLennan were bussed to Smoky River Fire Department Hall to…

February 9, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Family Day events planned for Donnelly and Falher

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Mark Feb. 19 on your calendar, as Family Day activities will be held in Donnelly and Falher. Activities get under way at 11 a.m. at the Park Regalo in Donnelly. “We’re excited to host our…

February 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Volunteer receives reply from Buckingham Palace

Tom Henihan Spotlight Austin Doyle has worked as a volunteer at the Société historique et généalogique de Smoky River in Donnelly for two years, working fulltime during the summer months and on Tuesdays during the winter. Doyle’s commitment to the…

February 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Town of McLennan and SR Regional Golf Society present a greatly appreciated “Volunteer Appreciation Night” event

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Town of McLennan held its Volunteer Appreciation and Awards night on January 27, providing a night of excellent food and entertainment. Following the success of last year’s Volunteer Appreciation Night comedy show, the Smoky River…

February 7, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Alberta junior curling places fourth at nationals in Quebec

Mac Olsen Spotlight It wasn’t quite the finish that Coach Charles Simoneau and his junior girls’ curling team hoped for, but it was quite an accomplishment to compete at the national level. Simoneau and the Peace Curling Association’s junior team…

February 7, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Establishing a local chapter of KidSport will give kids in the region access to organized sports

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Crystal Marschner, Family and Youth Program Coordinator with FCSS, is facilitating the setting up of a KidSport chapter in the Smoky River Region. Working towards that objective, Marschner held a meeting on January 24, to…

February 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Fighting mountain pine beetle in Whitecourt area

Spotlight Staff The Alberta government is partnering with Woodlands County and the town of Whitecourt to combat mountain pine beetle. The mountain pine beetle threatens six million hectares of Alberta’s pine forest and affects the activities of more than half…

February 4, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Pirates win handily 12-6 against Huskies in home action

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The end of the regular season is in sight and the Falher Pirates are positioning themselves for a place in the finals. The Pirates had two games at home for the end of the regular…

February 3, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Hospital staff help raise money for FCSS Christmas hamper program

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Smoky River Family and Community Services received a generous donation in December, courtesy of the staff at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in McLennan and the United Way. Staff in all departments started raising…

February 2, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·