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Sharing a friendship and a tradition

Spotlight Staff Ryley McMillan, 9, and Myles Newton, 5, of Stratford spotted each other for the first time through a fence that separated their neighbouring school and daycare. Noticing that they both share something special, they would often give each…
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Senator’s Contribution Award recipient

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Alberta Senator Doug Black established the Senator’s Contribution Awards, which are presented to two individuals in every community big and small throughout Alberta. Senator Black places great importance in acknowledging the contribution that many people…
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Club Etoile in Girouxville holds annual general meeting

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs A dinner, birthday cake and highlights of the past year were part of the Club Etoile’s annual meeting in the evening of Oct. 26. Following the dinner, President Cecile Brulotte announced the birthdays of members…
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Writers in the Peace Region spread the word on Peace Country Writers.ca

Tom Henihan Express Staff Now that over eighty-four percent of Canadians look for businesses and services using their cell phones, a website is indispensable to guarantee that people can access your business. Artscriptcanada.ca, based in Eaglesham, builds “effective, attractive, modern…
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Local volleyball teams bring home medals from Peace River

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Georges P. Vanier junior boys’ volleyball team and the Ecole Heritage junior girls’ volleyball team were winners at the Junior Nomads Invitational, held in Peace River during Oct. 20-21. The GPV boys’ team brought…
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New Falher council holds organizational meeting

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The new Falher council met for the first time on Oct. 23, choosing the mayor and deputy mayor, as well as appointing themselves to the various committees and boards. Councillor Donna Buchinski was elected as…
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Smoky River FCSS celebrates 50 years of service to the region

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs 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 of service to the region this year and the organization…
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Ecole Heritage sends teacher and students to 70th l’ACELF conference

Principal Nicole Walisser Ecole Heritage Several students and one teacher attended a national conference in Calgary during October 5-7. The 70th edition of the conference of l’ACELF (Association candienne d’éducation de langue française) saw 500 teachers and youth gather under…
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Pond hockey program commences

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Fifteen children are enrolled in the pond hockey program this fall, which is being held at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex. “It’s a good number,” says organizer Doreen Brulotte, “a manageable number for one coach.”…
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Buchinski to receive AUMA’s Distinguished Service Award

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs Donna Buchinski is surprised and pleased to hear that the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association has announced that she will receive their Distinguished Service Award. “It’s an honour to receive the award,” says Buchinski. “Being recognized…
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