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Pirates win handily against the Athletics by a score of 10-5

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs It was a big win for the Falher Pirates, with the end of the regular season nearing, as they came out ahead of the Grande Prairie Athletics. The Pirates hosted the Athletics in the evening…

January 20, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan’s weekly “Games Night” a fun community event during winter season

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs To create an opportunity for the community to get together during the winter months, “Games Night” is taking place at the McLennan Legion Hall every Thursday at 7pm, beginning January 18 and running until April…

January 19, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

M.D. council approves purchase of licence for GIS/asset management

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs During their meeting on Jan. 10, the council for the M.D. of Smoky River No. 130 approved the purchase of a three-year licence for ESRI small government GIS/asset management reporting. The M.D. will pay $17,400…

January 18, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

HP Sportsman Show scheduled for April 21-22

Mac Olsen Spotlight Hunters, recreational shooters and others should mark the weekend of April 21-22 on their calendars, as that is when the High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show will be held. “We expect a sold-out show,” says chairperson Darrell…

January 18, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

New doctor in McLennan excited about settling in to working and living in the region

Tom Henihan Express Staff Doctor Pierre Cloete’s first official day working at the McLennan Medical Building began on September 9 though he did a meet and greet with patients the day before. Having arrived in Canada in September, Dr. Cloete…

January 17, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan Recreation Board discusses multi-sport facility proposal with McLennan Council

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs McLennan Recreation is looking at building a multi-sport facility and has put together a proposal that it brought to McLennan Council at Council’s regular meeting in December. The Recreation Board requested a letter of support…

January 15, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Providence first annual Pancake Breakfast Christmas fundraiser a great success

Tom Henihan Express Staff Ecole Providence held a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser in the basement of St. John the Baptist Cathedral December 10. Providence staff volunteered to organize, cook and serve breakfast at the busy event that raised over $700 to…

January 14, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Saying goodbye to 2017 – November

November 1, 2017 – Smoky River FCSS celebrates 50 years of service to the region The well-wishers and congratulations were present for Smoky River Family and Community Support Services’ special night in Falher. Smoky River FCSS is celebrating 50 years…

January 14, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Saying goodbye to 2017 – September

September 6, 2017 – It’s Nashville Nite in Falher!! Couples danced the night away at the Centre Chevaliers in Falher on Aug. 26, with Country & Western songs filling the ambience. It was Nashville Nite and Leon Roy and his…

January 13, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Saying goodbye to 2017 – July

July 5, 2017 – Smoky River Emergency Rescue building officially opens its doors Although it threatened to rain, that didn’t stop a large gathering at the new Smoky River Emergency Rescue building in Falher on June 23. Representives for the…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Providence holds “Volunteer Appreciation Lunch” to thank the community for its valuable and growing support

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs On Tuesday, December 13, Ecole Providence held its annual volunteer appreciation lunch. The Grade 5 and 6 students catered to the guests, serving tables and ensuring that everyone had refreshments. “Considering that the number of…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Ukrainian Christmas supper and dance to be held in Guy this Saturday

Mac Olsen Express Staff The public is invited to the third annual Ukrainian Christmas supper and dance. It will be held at the Guy community hall this Saturday, with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the supper will be…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Having had to cancel the last two years, Villa residents are happy to hold their 2018 New Year’s Party

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Residents at the Villa Beausejour celebrated their New Year’s party on Friday afternoon, December 29. The Villa has approximately 70 residents currently and some family and friends also visited to participate in the celebrations, to…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Little Smoky Ski Area rings in 2018 opening for the season on January 1

Tom Henihan Spotlight Having faced a veritable obstacle course of fluctuating weather extremes, Little Smoky Ski Area opened on January 1. “We were just hours away of getting a couple of runs open for November, and then rain and tropical…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Division-wide student council initiated for HPSD

Richard Froese Spotlight High Prairie School Division has formed a division-wide school council that met for the first time Dec. 18, says a HPSD news release. “The goal of the council is to present recommendations to school and district leaders…

January 12, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·