The Falher Pirates clinched first place in the North Peace Hockey League east division after wins last week. Pirates' player Joseph Schropfer shoots the puck on the Grimshaw goaltender as Falher doubled the Huskies 6-3 in a physical game to avenge the Pirates' only loss of the regular season. Falher outshot Grimshaw 50-16 in the game. For full story, see Page 9.
Performing at the grassroots level is something Canadian country performing artist Duane Steele has never lost sight of despite his popularity on the international stage.
A survey to all businesses and members of chambers of commerce in the region has been circulated to gauge support to form a regional chamber of commerce under Smoky River Chamber of Commerce which could be formed as early as this spring.
If the NHL is contemplating taking fighting out the league it should consider doing it sooner rather than later, because if it is going to happen, might as well just get the issue over with. Fighting in hockey ‘ain’t what it used to be’.
Last week's bitterly cold temperatures and extreme wind chill warnings prompted many school divisions in Alberta to cancel school bus services, including Conseil Scolaire du Nord-Ouest.
When I first arrived in Falher 10 years ago this week to become reporter at the Smoky River Express prior to leaving for Stettler four years ago, I never anticipated a return to the area.
Two teachers are moving into a role which will help enable students with mental or physical challenges, or those who are gifted, to be more a part of a class.
A few years ago, there was a TV commercial featuring the Slowskys, an animatronic turtle couple complaining that broadband Internet service was too fast. While it made one smile at the facetiousness involved, it also made one wonder why on earth anyone would choose dialup Internet over high speed.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Get out into the world and try a few new things, Aquarius. Your social energy and curiosity are peaking this week, and you need new experiences to feel satisfied.
