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Radio-Canada journalist-in-residence visits Peace River to hear local stories
Residents of Peace River and surrounding communities have a unique opportunity this month to share their stories, ideas and concerns with a journalist from one of Canada’s major French-language news organizations. Laurence Taschereau, a journalist with Radio-Canada, served as a…
Nampa FCSS marking International Day for Older Persons
Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services is welcoming all seniors to participate in its International Day for Older Persons Luncheon and Bingo, to celebrate them for their contribution to regional communities. The event is being held on Oct.…
Mad Hatter’s Tea injects fun into serious subject
Down the rabbit hole and into a world of whimsy, area residents are invited to don their fanciest, most fun, and most outrageous attire for an afternoon of tea, treats, and talk about mental health at the upcoming Mad Hatter’s…
Aging equipment needed replacing, says mayor
Last year’s significant snowfall inspired Peace River town council at its Sept. 14 regular meeting to purchase a new snow wing to use in its fleet. “The old blade was damaged and required repair or replacement,” explains Peace River Mayor…
Fun-filled evening planned for entire family
If you’re looking to build strong family connections and would like an interactive evening to help do just that, Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) will help with its Family Building Night. The event will be held…
Sunrise inviting applicants to serve on boards
Northern Sunrise County is seeking residents to sit on its various boards, committees, and commissions. “Northern Sunrise County invites residents to serve on boards and committees because local voices matter,” says NSC executive assistant Lisa Robinson. “People who live, work,…
The place musicians go to learn
Local singers, songwriters, and musicians will have an opportunity to connect, learn, and share their talents at an upcoming conference bringing together members of the region’s music community. The SongRise Conference will be held Oct. 2-3 in Peace River. Community…
Peace River plans events for National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
Two community organizations are inviting residents to come together in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Sagitawa Friendship Centre and Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee are hosting a full day of programming in Peace River at the…
United front on nuclear supported
Peace Regional Energy Alliance (PREA) has voiced its support for an announcement by the Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territory governments signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) collaborating on nuclear energy technology and regional electricity grid integration. The agreement between the…
Letter – Many people do not have access to websites
To the Editor: The Peace River Energy Alliance (PREA) contracted, at great taxpayer expense, Summit PCG (Jake Pastore), a communications and planning specialist from Ontario, with experience in promoting the nuclear industry, to develop a POSITION PAPER titled “Building Social…
The Page – September 23, 2026
Do you support Donald Trump?It has to be said, we people are like fish, sheep, birds or wolves. We like to run in schools, flocks, or packs. So we often surround ourselves with like-minded people. You don’t often see a…
Inspiration – Kingdom of Heaven
When Jesus hears John is imprisoned, He leaves the area of John’s ministry and returns north to the area around the Sea of Galilee and begins His public ministry. The message He preaches in His public ministry was: “Repent, for…
Letter – Thank you to our supporters
To the Editor: In last weeks paper Brenda Coulombe wrote a letter to the editor in support of our Centre as she knew that we had reached out to the Town of High Prairie for financial support. We truly appreciate…
Editorial – ‘Whole bunch of nothing’
Most people will agree with the statement, “When it comes to business, government shouldn’t be picking winners and losers.” Unfortunately, it almost can’t be helped. Even with the best of intentions, governments everywhere still blunder and stumble into unintentional bonuses…
Letter – Friendship Centre offers valuable community service
After watching the video of the Town of High Prairie council meeting Sept. 8, I am again feeling I need to speak out. The deputy mayor had an interesting opinion, a part of his quote was, “They attract the vagrants…