Smoky River Express - Falher Weekly Local News February 16, 2011

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B.V.I. returns to Smoky River region

Priorities to revive Donnelly Corner business area, initiate a buy-local program and ways to engage and attract young adults and young families were discussed in action groups as part of the Business Vitality Initiative during an open house in Donnelly on Feb. 8 as facilitator Mike Stolte (back left) and Smoky River Regional Economic Development Officer Jennifer Moore listen and observe.

B.V.I. returns to Smoky River region
The Business Vitality Initiative made its second appearance to the Sport-Ex in Donnelly, Feb. 8.

Concerns over property rights echo in region
Some residents of the Smoky River region are still scratching their heads over the Province’s moves toward the twinning of Highway 2 and HIghway 49 and the future of their properties.

McLennan church progresses on expansion
Work to construct a new sanctuary at McLennan Christian Fellowship which will seat over 200 people and better serve the growing congregation and needs of the community remains on target to be ready for use this spring.

Truck wash considered for east side of Falher
A truck wash for heavy trucks is being considered for the eastern outskirts of Falher.

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Commentary: Pilot deserves its place in history
History is a fascinating thing and a subject one learns about each day if they care to take the time and listen.

From The Hip: A useless penny for your thoughts
Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty offered his two cents on the fate of Canada’s least valuable coin last week, indicating that the penny’s future in “the land of the free” may not be a shiny one.

And That's The Scoop: Region at crossroads to stronger cooperation of communities
Donnelly Corner appears to be a vital part of the Smoky River region that unites and brings local communities and its people together.

Sports

Pirates take a commanding 2-0 lead over Jets in NPHL playoffs
The Falher Pirates claimed two big wins against the Valleyview Jets in NPHL playoff action last week with a stunning 10-0 victory over the Jets in game 2 on Feb. 10.

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