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A super-popular recreational opportunity is back in Peace River for people who have some physical disabilities or impairments. Town of Peace River has organized a monthly event to give people a fun and exciting extracurricular activity that will help them…
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Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is gearing up to celebrate National Child’s Day Nov. 20. FCSS director Crystal Trembly explains National Child Day is a day dedicated to promoting rights of children and recognizing Canada’s commitment to…
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It may be a small village, but its mayor has really big dreams for its future! Berwyn Mayor Nicole Johnson heard about the opportunity to apply for HGTV’s Hometown Takeover Canada, a U.S.-based series recently introduced to Canada. The purpose…
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Foundation accepts $3M gift

The Peace River Community Health Centre received a generous $3 million donation from former local businessman Marshall Eliuk to the Peace River and District Health Foundation. The generous gift has triggered the renaming of the centre to the Marshall Eliuk…
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It’s time again to bring some smiles to the faces of people in your communities and help raise money for important non-profit organizations! Running from Nov. 17-23, the Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign is back to brighten the lives…
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Obituary – Tobie Louis Ouellet

Tobie Louie Ouellet, resident of Watino, AB, formerly of Tangent, AB, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Born in Quebec on July 5, 1943, Tobie was raised north of…
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Obituary – Yvette Bouchard

It is with profound sadness and hearts full of treasured memories, that the family of Yvette Bouchard of Bonnyville, AB announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at the age of 83 years, with her family by her…
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Obituary – Daniel Lawrence Sloan

Daniel Lawrence Sloan of Comox, B.C., formerly of High Prairie, AB passed away suddenly on Oct. 31, 2025 at the age of 74 years. Danny grew up on a farm near Kinuso, AB. He spent his early years helping on…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is that time of year when everyone is looking to spread some Christmas cheer, so what better way to kick off the holiday season than heading out to the Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day?…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County/ Nampa Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is hoping to help get residents into the holiday spirit with its Battle of the Bulbs Christmas Light Up Challenge. “We wanted to change things up…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you are feeling like spreading the Christmas Spirit and have some extra resources to share, Town of Peace River has a special opportunity for community members to Adopt-a-Grandparent. “(This) program is to bring cheer to…
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