Author: Admin2015

If you sit on your hands and do nothing, we all know what gets accomplished! Sweet tweet! Recent efforts by Big Lakes County and the Town of High Prairie in developing an economic strategy is a step forward, but only…
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I read some expert said it was impossible to teach somebody to be a tennis star once they were past age eight or nine. He might have said even a few years younger. Interestingly, around nine years is a common…
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It is often said that children and youth are the future of a community. They have so much potential to grow to become leaders and contribute to society as adults. Sadly, many young children and teens don’t get that opportunity…
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Do you like to dodge, duck, dip, and dive? If so, it’s time to sign up for the 2026 Rotaract Dodgeball Tournament in Peace River! “We are accepting 24 teams this year, and we’ve streamlined the event to one day,”…
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Northern Rural Chicks are excited to introduce its 2026 Women’s Day being held at Smoky River Community Hall on April 18. The club’s president, Alex Brochu, says she’s hoping women from throughout the region come to participate in this year’s…
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Are you a parent who would like to find additional support? Smoky River Adult Learning will be hosting a free parenting program called Nobody’s Perfect every Tuesday in March from 8-9:30 p.m. The program is targeting parents with children ages…
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Have you ever been walking around outside and found an animal track you could not identify? Northern Sunrise County Community Services, ALUS, Fish & Wildlife and Sora Ecological Consulting’s Robb Stavne are partnering to offer a Winter Tracking Event to…
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At its regular meeting on Feb. 23, Peace River town council discussed the allocation of funds to the Glenmary Sidewalk Project. “The sidewalk is located along the same street as Glenmary School, where school bus traffic and parent drop-off and…
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In my last column, I told the tightrope story in describing mature faith. In this column, I will talk about maturing your faith. Typically, faith starts out much like an infant. With time it grows. Again, Hebrews 12:2 quoted in…
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Sheesh! Have parents in Alberta no imagination these days!Noah was the most common name chosen for newborn boys in 2025. And in 2024. And in 2023. As a matter of fact, in each year since 2018. Noah topped the list…
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Obituary – Ronald Meunier

Ronald “Ron” Joseph Meunier was born on April 27, 1952, to Marguerite and George Meunier. He is survived by: his sisters, Claire Emmerson, Dorine Larson, Elaine Bice; and brother Fred Meunier. Ron was a devoted father and grandfather who found…
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Carnaval de St-Isidore celebrates francophone culture

The St. Isidore Carnaval provided fun and entertainment for hundreds of people on the weekend of Feb. 13-15. Carnaval de St-Isidore is an annual francophone cultural event that features various outside and inside recreational activities, snow taffy, ice sculptures, traditional…
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Cooking enthusiasts looking to have a career as a chef, or anyone interested in learning about safe food preparation, are invited to participate in Smoky River Adult Learning’s Food Handler’s Safety Certificate course in March. Smoky River Adult Learning administration…
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Get ready, Peace River and surrounding communities for this year’s Northern Connections Expo being hosted May 1-2 at the Baytex Energy Centre. “It is a good way to showcase what our community and region has to offer while allowing an…
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