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Helping kids find hobbies

Much like adults can benefit from participating in hobbies, children can reap rewards from engaging in hobbies. According to the Child Development Institute, hobbies give children a chance to express themselves. The CDI also notes that hobbies can play an…

February 2, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Genealogy Society looking forward to third annual visit by GP École Montrose students

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Société Historique at Généalogique de Smoky River (SHGSR,) in Donnelly will welcome approximately 60 French immersion students from Grande Prairie’s École Montrose, on Friday, February 16. While visiting the SHGSR the kids will do some…

February 1, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Héritage student gets valuable parliamentary experience with the FJCF’s “Parlement jeunesse pancanadien” 2018

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs École Héritage student Aaqilah Rahim recently visited the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa as part of the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF) Parlement jeunesse pancanadien 2018. The FJCF National Youth Parliament brings to Ottawa approximately…

January 31, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Walleye and pike management consultation visits Slave Lake

Joe McWilliams For Spotlight Pike are at high risk in Lesser Slave Lake. That’s one of the items shared at a public information session on fisheries management in Slave Lake on Jan. 17. However, no quick change of harvest regulations…

January 31, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Having reached the twenty-five year milestone working in the business, commercial insurance broker Edna Boisvert retires from Nicolet

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs After 25 years in the insurance industry and twenty-two of those with Nicolet Insurance in Falher, Edna Boisvert announced her retirement. On January 18, from 1pm to 3pm a reception to mark the occasion was…

January 29, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Asset management program to help municipalities with planning, replacing plant and equipment

Mac Olsen Express Staff The next time you see someone taking measurements or recording data on a street or a gravel road, it’s probably related to acquiring information for your municipality’s asset management program. What those workers are doing is…

January 28, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky Lanes Bowling holds cancer fundraiser tournament

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Smoky Lanes Bowling in Girouxville was a busy place during Jan. 12-13, as the Bowling for a Cure cancer fundraiser tournament was held. Ten teams of four players participated in this tournament and the proceeds…

January 28, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Grade 5 and 6 Providence students win HFCRD Advent colouring contest

Tom Henihan Express Staff Ecole Providence Grade 5 and 6 students won the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) ADVENTure colouring contest. To celebrate and create awareness of the season of Advent, the students delivered envelopes to homes around McLennan…

January 27, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Latest book tells true story of life at residential schools

Chris Clegg Spotlight Award-winning Cree author Larry Loyie continues to leave a legacy after publishing another book posthumously honouring the fearless voices of residential school survivors. Two Plays About Residential School is edited by his long-time partner, Constance Brissenden. Loyie…

January 27, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Traditional French Canadian sugar shack event celebrated at Villa Beausejour on February 8

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Villa Beausejour will be in carnival spirit on Thursday February 8 as residents celebrate the French Canadian tradition of cabine de sucre or sugar shack. “Normally I invite the other lodges from Heart River…

January 26, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan Family Day, promises to be a fun, family focused celebration, February 18

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The 2018 McLennan Family Day celebrations are again summarized by the phrase “the best times are always found with friends and family gathered round.” As in former years, February 18 promises to be a day…

January 25, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Let’s enjoy a Ukrainian celebration!!

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs It was a big night for the Zirka Dancers, from the youngest to the senior performers, with twists and spins to Ukrainian folk music. The Zirka Dancers entertained guests at the Guy community hall in…

January 24, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

School division feels crunch of carbon tax

Richard Froese Spotlight Now into the second year, the provincial carbon tax has cost education. High Prairie School Division officials say it’s the cost of a job in the classroom. “The increased cost is comparable to another teacher in our…

January 24, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Kids get behind the hack in junior curling

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs They don’t quite have the grace of sending the rock to the bulls-eye at the other end of the rink, but they’re practicing to get better. The Falher Curling Club is hosting their junior program…

January 22, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan Library patrons discover that some of the best things in life are free

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs McLennan Municipal Library marked Canada’s 150 Anniversary offering free memberships to new and existing patrons through 2017. That free membership initiative resulted in approximate 41 percent increase in library membership. With the primary objective being…

January 20, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·