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Peace Region Family Resource Network (FRN) and Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services are hosting Adulting 101 courses throughout spring. FRN program coordinator Lindsay Gauvreau says they’re happy to welcome back another multi-part series aiming at providing interactive…
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Buds and Boots returns for spring dance

Northern Sunrise County youth council committee is proud to announce the first-ever Buds and Boots Spring Dance on April 11. The function will be held at Peace River Agricultural Society Hall from 7:30-11 p.m. “Northern Sunrise County is proud to…
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Town of Peace River is proud to welcome back its Spring Parade of Programs April 9. Peace River Family and Community Support Services programmer Tamara Brunham says the ever-popular event will be held at the Baytex Energy Centre from 5:30-7…
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Moms and Dads, get ready to bring your child to an educational and fun event later this month at the Baytex Energy Centre in Peace River! Spring Child Safety Day is being hosted by the Peace River Family Action Committee…
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A vital Peace River facility is looking to raise some funds, all while welcoming spring to the region with residents and neighbours. Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter executive director Sandra O’Doherty says this is the first-ever Spring Fling that will…
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If you’ve been looking for a fun event to celebrate the coming of spring, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Girouxville is welcoming you to its annual bazaar this weekend. The bazaar will be held on April 12. Social committee…
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The M.D. of Smoky River posted spring runoff and flooding information on its website.The municipality is not responsible for flooding on private agricultural fields caused by natural spring thaw, states the notice posted March 20.Flooding in low-lying farmland during spring…
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Curbing rural theft priority for McLennan RCMP

McLennan RCMP officers were busier in 2025 as reports of crime in the Smoky River region increased from 2024. Serving the wide region around McLennan and Falher, police responded to 1,738 calls in 2025, up from 1,548 in 2025, says…
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Obituary – Sylvester John Shantz

It is with great sadness that we announce that Sylvester John Shantz passed away, in the early morning of March 11, 2026 at the age of 96 years, in High Prairie, AB. Sylvester was the only child born to John…
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Nice to see crews filling in potholes along Highway 2 in High Prairie last week!Sympathies to all the vehicle repair shops! Spring arrived March 20! Hooray!Now, if only Mother Nature would cooperate!Oh, well! Late spring is nothing new. Before you…
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At its regular meeting on March 11, M.D. of Smoky River council was asked to make a decision on the option to replace a grader. “Council has not chosen to replace a grader or chosen any option at this time…
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You are welcome to celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday with the Easter Bunny, who will be hopping into the Harmon Valley Hall on April 4. Breakfast with the Bunny is an annual event hosted by Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and…
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