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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Traditional Pow Wow is set to return on June 3-4 at the Peace River Agricultural Grounds. The aboriginal traditional event will be filled with music, dancing and celebration throughout the two-day event. Sponsored by…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services is welcoming all to celebrate our seniors during Seniors’ Week from June 5-10. FCSS director Amber Houle says they are helping promote both events they are planning, as…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Rains over May 20-22 long weekend made it clear the Peace River Museum and Archive’s roof requires a total replacement, after a significant amount of water leaked into the building. A formal inspection completed last fall…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter With fires ravaging almost one million hectares of land in Northern Alberta, many people will be seeking assistance to find resources to help them overcome major losses. The fires in South Peace News’ readership area burned…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River was approached by tenants of a building in the downtown core to repaint a mural that was erected to beautify the community. The moose mural at 9616 – 100 St. has been…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The aftermath of wildfires throughout the area will pose large burdens on many people as they navigate their way through the devastation of losing homes and possessions. A Grande Prairie business is reaching out to the…
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Repertoire stages a wonderful show of dance

High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society staged its annual year-end recital May 13 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre performing arts centre to wrap up the dance season. Dancers ranged in age from preschoolers to those in their upper teens. Many…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Peace River – Westlock MP Arnold Viersen would like to see the federal government do more for victims of crime. “It is well reported that violent crime across Canada has drastically gone up 32 per cent…
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Chris Clegg It is less than one week until the May 29 Alberta election and it is safe to say it’s been as exciting as watching paint dry or grass grow. Writing from High Prairie, perhaps it is because the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan’s Spring Clean-Up begins Friday, just a little bit later than other years. Council decided at its April 12 meeting to hold the clean-up May 26-29, about one week later than other years. “Hopefully, it will…
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Barracudas shine at Spokane tournament

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie boys’ volleyball team recently finished in the top 10 at a tournament in Spokane, Washington. The Big Lakes Barracudas Volleyball Club U-16 boys’ team placed ninth of 22 teams in the division in…
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