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Obituary – Robert Despins
Peace Library System celebrates 40 years
Peace Library System is welcoming people from throughout the north to celebrate its 40th anniversary with its community partners, staff, and board members. The celebration will include an open house at Peace Library System’s headquarters in Grande Prairie, a celebration…
Northern Sunrise County gets $780,000 for bridge project
Northern Sunrise County is pleased to announce that they have secured funding from the Alberta Government to help fund a vital bridge project in the municipality. “Council is pleased to announce that the County has secured $780,000 in grant funding…
Crime Stoppers signs available to communities
An initiative has been launched to help deter crime, promote anonymous reporting, and strengthen safety in communities across rural Alberta. Crime Stoppers Rural Sign Campaign kicked off in 2025, and many local communities (including Peace River) are taking advantage of…
Spend time with a pup on a Dog Day Out
Do you love dogs but don’t have a schedule that allows you to adopt one into your home and life? Peace Regional SPCA has come up with an idea to allow people to spend quality one-on-one time with a canine…
Tourism projects can apply for M.D. funding
At its regular meeting Aug. 19, Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 council chose to make some amendments to the Capital Recreation Grant. “The purpose of the MD Capital Recreation Grant is to support local non-profit sport and recreation…
Avis memorial donates to food bank
Posthumously, a Smoky River Region woman made a significant contribution to the Smoky River Regional Food Bank. Avis Gagne, one of the founding members of the food bank asked that attendees of her celebration of life generously donate food items…
Northern Sunrise County donates $10,000 to Falher Friendship Corner Association
At its regular meeting on August 18, Northern Sunrise County received a request for a donation for the Falher Friendship Corner Association (FFCA). “The FFCA provides housing, care, and community programming for adults with developmental disabilities,” explains NSC Reeve Claude…
Obituary – Gerard Lapointe
Gerald grew up and farmed in Donnelly, AB, initially working on the family farm with his parents and siblings before starting his own. He met the love of his life Huguette, and they were married in 1964. He was a…
Trip down memory lane!
Old and classic vehicles were shown at Donnelly at the annual Smoky River Show and Shine at the annual Smoky River Mud Bogs at the Donnelly fairgrounds. The show attracted about 10 vehicles, event organizer Korby Boulet says. Some vehicles…
Women’s fundraising efforts dedicated to education and healing
Two Peace River women are about to raise money for Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee, with a variety of items designed to spread awareness regarding Truth and Reconciliation. “I believe in and support the 94 Calls to Action from the…
Miserable Miles, SPCA perfect partnership
Dog parents and supporters of the Peace Regional SPCA are urged to take part in a super fun run taking place Sept 5. Miserable Miles Unleashed will be making a comeback during the ever-popular Miserable Miles that takes place in…
ASIST workshop tackles difficult subject of suicide
A suicide first-aid course is going to be offered in Peace River Sept. 28-29 to help people acquire skills to help intervene with a person thinking about suicide. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is being offered as a two-day…
Study at no cost to Smoky River taxpayers examines greenhouse gases
The M.D. of Smoky River No. 130 participated in a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study, with the Project Completion Report finalized June 19. “This study was 100 per cent grant funded, with 80 per cent coming from FCM (Federation…
Outdoor concert series comes to a close Sept. 9
It is your last chance to have an organized concert in the park on Sept. 9 at Cecil Thompson Park! Northern Sunrise County and the Town of Peace River are gearing up to host the last Outdoor Concert Series of…