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The M.D. of Smoky River has decided to continue its annual support of the Community Membership Program at the Smoky River Regional Golf Course. “Council approved a resolution to contribute $5,000 to the Smoky River Regional Golf Course for the…
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At its regular meeting on March 23, Peace River town council had five delegations to present their case in the Grants to Organizations first application intake of 2026. Community Futures Peace Country general manager and founder of SongRise Music Conference…
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At its regular meeting March 11, M.D. of Smoky River council had a request to add a part-time or full-time firefighter position to its emergency services crew. The request came from the fire chief, Marcel Maure, to strengthen overall emergency…
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I was shocked March 13 while watching Gold Rush when Yukon gold miner Tony Beets said people who retire are already dead but they don’t know it. I like watching Beets do his thing. There is no doubt his wish…
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The Lord had His prophet Amos speak directly to people who trample the needy and the poor in order to secure personal gain. “Hear this, you who trample the needy and do away with the poor of the land, saying,…
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“What if you gave a party and no one came?” A common lament. An old saying that probably goes back to when Gronk and Zag were enjoying a feast of rabbit in their cave. The problem was, in the next…
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The Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council is against the proposed removal of the Lesser Slave Lake riding. In October, the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission proposed the removal of the riding. Many elected officials and community members in the riding…
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Future of High Prairie Sports Palace urgent

South Peace News presents a series of question-and-answer features from elected local government leaders to explain goals and issues in the coming year. Daniel Vandermeulen was elected the new mayor of the Town of High Prairie on Oct. 20, 2025.…
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Holy Family continues lobby for rural schools

South Peace News presents a series of question-and-answer features from elected local government leaders to explain goals and issues in the coming year. School division board chairs were asked a series of questions. Kelly Whalen is the longtime board chair…
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If you’ve been waiting all year to celebrate Easter and all of its meaning, FABuLAS is hoping you’ll attend its annual Easter Brunch on March 29 with your family. “Our annual brunch has become a cherished community tradition,” says FABuLAS…
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Get ready for this coming summer’s event of the season in Peace River, welcoming people of all ages to participate in the first-ever Peace River Colour Run! 4 Arrow Design owner Candace Dobransky has been dreaming up the event for…
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If you’re ready for an ‘egg’citing time, the Town of Peace River is welcoming you to have a hippity-hoppity good time at the Easter Egg-Stravaganza April 4. Town of Peace River recreation programmer Taylor Bak says the Egg-Stravaganza is a…
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If you’re a fan of yummy baked goods and reading great books, why not join the two together by attending the Friends of the Falher Library Bake Sale on April 2? President Geneviève Nicolet explains Friends of the Falher Library…
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Brochu’s efforts do not go unnoticed

Agricultural Financial Services (AFSC) has created an agricultural award to recognize the key roles women play on Alberta’s farms, ranches, and agribusinesses. The award is meant to highlight the achievements women are making in the industry. Among this year’s awards…
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