Note: This is the second part of a two-part column. In my last column I wrote, “Although we are not close to Easter, I would like to examine an Old Testament prophecy that demonstrate the accuracy of Old Testament prophecies.…

Public hearings for proposed changes to the provincial electoral boundaries will no doubt spark overwhelming responses from people and communities in northwestern Alberta. Since the interim report from the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission was released Oct. 27, the proposed changes…

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Don’t look now but here come the Valleyview Jets! The Jets rolled into Falher Nov. 22 and recorded their largest margin of victory over the Pirates since 2008 when they left town with a 7-3 win.…

McLennan is making final preparations for its Light-Up 2025 celebration Sunday, Nov. 30. “Our Christmas Light-Up is one of our annual events and has been growing in popularity each year,” says event organizer Chris Futter. “Each year, the members have…

Robert Marceau, of Peace River, has been appointed the new assistant chief justice for the northern region of the Alberta Court of Justice. Marceau’s term starts Jan. 1, 2026 and ends Dec. 31, 2030, says a government news release dated…

Two individuals are facing multiple charges in connection with the closure of an animal rescue in Marie Reine late last month. In September, Valley- view RCMP were made aware of nearly 300 domestic and livestock animals that were in distress…

Are you a Smoky River Region resident who needs some help removing snow from your property? Smoky River Minor Hockey is here to help you with its Snow Angels program set to take flight this winter! “The program is designed…

The Town of Peace River is in the primary stages of creating a business recognition policy to support and celebrate its deserving business community. “Peace River has a fair number of generational businesses, as well as businesses that have thrived…

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is excited to welcome the holiday season with its annual Festival of Trees Nov. 30 at the Smoky River Community Hall in Falher. Community Program coordinator Anita Portsmouth says this is a chance…

Town of Peace River is excited to welcome residents and visitors to the annual Light Up the Park set to make the town a little brighter on Nov. 28. “Light Up the Park is just that – the lighting up…

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The defending NPHL champions might be out of their early season funk! The Falher Pirates twice overcame deficits to score a 9-7 win at Fort St. John Nov. 15 against the Flyers. The win evened the…

Driving home from a trip to town last week, I came behind what looked like a ¾-ton pickup with a bunch of gear in the bed. That vehicle was doing about 110-112 km/hr per hour, compared to my maybe 115…

Rev. Terry Goerz,Redeemer Lutheran Church. Editor’s note: Part 1 of a two-part series! Although we are not close to Easter, I would like to examine an Old Testament prophecy in my next two columns that demonstrate the accuracy of Old…

Gee, that’s so nice somebody in Edmonton or Calgary is really, really worried their vote is only worth maybe half, or (horrors, even less!) than somebody in Westlock! Or High Prairie! Or Peace River! Or Fairview! Oh, the hardship! To…