Northern Sunrise County and Village of Nampa are hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Barbeque on May 26 to recognize the many people who help to make the communities better places to live. “Hosting an annual BBQ is our way to show…

Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is welcoming everyone to celebrate seniors during Seniors’ Week from June 1-7. FCSS director Amber Houle says there are two events being held to say thank you to seniors. “We want…

As different as they were philosophically, former Canadian prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and former Alberta premier Ralph Klein were the masters. Master of manipulating the media, that is! It seems each time the heat was on, they created a…
Public reacts to SPCA’s proposed new home

At its Municipal Planning Commission meeting on May 5, Peace River town council discussed concerns regarding Peace River SPCA’s development permit application to build in its former Lot 15, Block 15 location. Concerns were raised via letters to council from…
Northern Connections draws over 1,600 to Baytex Centre

Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce welcomed visitors from around the region to the Northern Connections Expo at the Baytex Energy Centre on May 1-2. “This year’s Expo welcomed over 1,600 people through its doors,” says chamber manager Reilly…
Obituary – Robert George Keay

Robert George Keay, of High Prairie, AB, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026, at the age of 83 years. George was born in High Prairie on Oct. 29, 1942. A dedicated and loyal community member of High…
The Page – April 29, 2026

As we write this on Friday, April 24, water and ice are both running in rivers, creeks, and ditches.Well, not so much ice in ditches! But lots of water. And yes, people are talking about fields and yards still having…

As we look at the accounts of the early disciples in Acts and in early church history, we see martyrdom for the Gospel was common. Sadly, the earthly lives of all but one of the early apostles ended in martyrdom…

Peace Regional RCMP seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects in connection with a break- and-enter at a Peace River business property on March 23. Officers were patrolling the area of 75 St. and saw a broken…

The Town of Peace River will be holding a public auction of land and properties that are in tax arrears. At its regular meeting April 27, Councillor Brandon Dous moved to set reserve bids for parcels to be auctioned at…

It is now spring and time to remind and/or teach children safety rules when riding their bicycles. Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is welcoming children ages kindergarten to Grade 6 to participate in one of two…

Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is welcoming Life Capacity Game to the St. Isidore Cultural Centre. The program is facilitated by Imagine Institute and will be held on May 21 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.…