Smoky River Express - Falher Weekly Local News Sept. 14, 2011

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Top Stories This Week - Sept. 14, 2011

Strike it big at the new bowling alley

Bowling arrived in the Smoky River region as Smoky Lanes opened in Girouxville on Sept. 6, 2011 as Liam Palfy (right) and Noah Palfy of McLennan celebrated their eighth birthday on Aug. 20.

Operation of Falher arena back to town

Falher Recreation Development Society has opted out of is role to operate Falher Regional Recreation Complex.

Catholics question Archbishop's plan to uproot McLennan office

Plans by Grouard-McLennan Archbishop Gérard Pettipas to relocate the Archdiocese chancery office from McLennan to Grande Prairie could be reconsidered after many people questioned the move during an open meeting Sept. 7.

Smoky region has rich history to celebrate centennial in 2012

In 2012, the Smoky River region will be celebrating the centennial anniversary of the pioneers settling the area.

John Coy acclaimed as new Donnelly village councillor

A new resident of the Donnelly, John Coy, is the newest addition on council for the Village of Donnelly.

Opinion

SRE Commentary: Who will be king?

I’m not that happy that Ed Stelmach is gone. I’ve met the man. Listened to his speeches. Saw him sometimes at his best and often at his mediocre.

SRE From The Hip: Nominate a local volunteer for recognition

Volunteers are the lifeline of every successful community in this great province of ours, including the Smoky River region.

SRE And That's The Scoop: Is passenger bus service viable in the rural north?

If you want to get out of town by bus, you might soon have to hoof it when Greyhound hits the end of the road – and its longtime service – in the north and other parts of rural Alberta.

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Spotlight: Edmonton team wins Golden Walleye Classic

A team from the Edmonton area is the winner of a $43,000 payout for the 23rd annual Golden Walleye Classic.

Spotlight: Falher newspaper office may become historic site

Currently the office of the Smoky River Express in Falher, the region’s first house may soon become a historic site as the region celebrates its centennial next year.

Your Horoscope for the second week of September

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 11 - Harry Connick, Jr., Singer (42); SEPTEMBER 12 - Jennifer Hudson, Singer (30); SEPTEMBER 13 - Ben Savage, Actor (31); SEPTEMBER 14 - Michael Crabtree, Athlete (24); SEPTEMBER 15 Oliver Stone, Director (65); SEPTEMBER 16 - Nick Jonas, Singer (19); SEPTEMBER 17 - Jimmie Johnson, Race Driver (36)

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