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SRDS performs its third annual Christmas time dance recital at Villa Beausejour

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs On the afternoon of December 5, Smoky River Dance Society (SRDS) put on its third annual performance at the Villa Beausejour. The 45-minute recital was greatly appreciated by the residents, family and community members who…

December 16, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

HFCRD schools celebrate Advent with a theme relevant to the season

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Advent began this year on Sunday December 3 and the season of Advent ends on December 24. The word advent is derived from the Latin word adventum meaning arrival and Advent represents the period of…

December 14, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Dunk star scores big with students

Richard Froese Spotlight From the lows of a rough life growing up to the heights as a top basketball slam dunker in the world, Kenny Dobbs inspired high school students in High Prairie and Donnelly. “Tell yourself I am a…

December 14, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Joy to the World! McLennan holds Christmas light up

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The fire crackled and the sparks flew high, and the evening was chilly but enjoyable, as the children ran around and the chatting rose in tempo. The coffee, hot chocolate and cookies were consumed graciously…

December 13, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Smoky River Minor Hockey Association annual “Christmas Affair Gala” a perennial success

Tom Henihan Express Staff The Annual “Christmas Affair Gala” is the Smoky River Minor Hockey Association’s major fundraiser of the year, so no effort is spared in staging a formal but relaxed evening with excellent food and entertainment in a…

December 13, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Students thoroughly enjoy and greatly benefit from “Roots of Empathy” program

Tom Henihan Express Staff Approximately three months into the “Roots of Empathy Program,” Ecole Providence instructor, Marie Anne Jones is excited with the response from the Grade 5 and 6 students taking part in the program. “There are themes and…

December 10, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Lots of merchants and over 1,000 people attend the annual Falher Christmas Expo & Santa Day

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Centre Chevaliers was a busy place on Nov. 25, as Christmas shoppers met with merchants and children had their pictures taken with Santa Claus. The annual Falher Christmas Expo & Santa Day was held…

December 9, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Basketball league enjoys unprecedented growth

More students than ever are playing junior high basketball Chris Clegg Spotlight If you’ve followed the Smoky River Junior High School Basketball League the last few years, you have seen something interesting happening before your eyes. More and more teenagers…

December 9, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Twilight Figure Skating Club gives medal winning performances at MFSC “Skating on the Edge,” competition

Tom Henihan Express Staff Four members of Twilight Figure Skating Club competed at the “Skating on the Edge” competition in Manning on November 25. The event, hosted by Manning Figure Skating Club had members from a number of skating clubs…

December 8, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

‘Elephant in the Room’ campaign continues at Cabin in Falher

  Tom Henihan Express Staff Elephant in the Room is a national campaign initiated by Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) to improve awareness and combat the stigma and stereotypes associated with mental illness. To that end, Northern Lakes College…

December 7, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

RCMP staff donations provide free books to children at local schools through “Red Coats Reading Program”

Tom Henihan Express Staff Employees at the McLennan RCMP detachment began the “Red Coats Reading Program,” last year. The program is designed to encourage children to read, to feel comfortable with police and to reassure kdis that the RCMP in…

December 6, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

McLennan Santa Day Celebration Saturday, December 10

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs McLennan Santa Day happens on December 10 at the Elks Hall, beginning at 11am and running to 3pm. As usual, the event promises to be a lot of fun for kids with a free hotdog…

December 4, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Ecole Heritage hosts senior girls’ volleyball zones

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Eaglesham Sonics senior girls’ volleyball team was the one to beat at Ecole Heritage’s zone tournament during Nov. 17-18. “They’ve been building that team for a while, and they were ready to play,” says…

December 3, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Plains tanker truck catches fire on Highway 2 in McLennan

Tom Henihan Express Staff The engine of a Plains tanker truck, hauling 1075 liquid propane caught on fire in McLennan adjacent to Fas Gas on Highway 2. On Saturday, November 18, at approximately 5.30pm the Smoky River Fire Department arrived…

December 3, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Watershed council making a splash in the classroom

Spotlight Staff The Lesser Slave Watershed Council is one of 11 Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils in Alberta. WPACs are Water for Life partners and engage in activities that support Alberta’s Water for Life Strategy. Providing water and environmental education…

December 3, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·