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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Seniors looking for more health and wellness programs in the area are welcome to attend the Seniors Health and Wellness Fair on Nov. 20 in Peace River. The event will be at the Chateau Nova Peace…
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Nearly 300 animals rescued!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Approximately 300 domestic and livestock animals have been rescued from an animal rescue facility in Northern Alberta. Valleyview RCMP organized the seizure of the animals with Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) and Canadian Animal Task…
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Sometime in the early fall of 2007, I was speaking with NPHL president Jack McAvoy. At the time, as I still do today, I was assigned the task of drawing the NPHL schedule. “What the heck are we doing playing…
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(Peace River) – Three schools in Holy Family Catholic Regional Division in the Peace region have more students than last year by the end of September. Administration reported enrolment increased in schools in High Prairie, Peace River and Grimshaw, as…
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(Girouxville) – With municipal elections completed in Alberta, the Village of Girouxville is gearing up for big things in the next four years. Former Mayor Joseph Zdeb, who has secured an acclaimed position on council, says the community has plans…
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(Peace River) – Town of Peace River has elected its new council, with new Mayor Shelly Shannon leading the way for the next four years. This term’s town council includes only two incumbents in Brad Carr and Orren Ford, and…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News (Brownvale) – A Peace River man wanted on a warrant was arrested by Peace Regional RCMP in Brownvale. Police responded to a report of Rocky Douglas Garnett, 42, located in the area of Second St. on…
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Rev. Terry Goerz, Redeemer Lutheran Church. Paul tells us, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12: 2) I would like to explain this transformation. For…
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(Nampa) – The Village of Nampa council has been elected, with five representatives ready to ensure the betterment of their community. Nampa residents elected Evan Matiasiewich, Agnes Roshuk, Perry Skrilik, Brian Bielopotocky, and Darcy Mitchell to council for the next…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News (Cadotte Lake) – A Peace River man wanted on a warrant for several charges in High Prairie was arrested by Peace Regional RCMP in Cadotte Lake. Police responded to a report of Frank Ross Whitehead, 35,…
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(Slave Lake) – Brenda Genaille is the new district captain for Métis Lesser Slave Lake District 21. According to preliminary results on www.metislectionsab.com, Genaille received 82 votes and Hilda Faye Lambert 75 votes in a close race. District 21 is…
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If possible, please attend a Remembrance Day service Nov. 11 and show your respect to veterans past and present. This week, South Peace News publishes phots of veterans in our Second Section. We appreciate the support of sponsors which allows…
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Rashid Husain Syed,Energy Analyst,Courtesy of Troy Media Alberta’s push for a new pipeline to the British Columbia coast has reignited one of Canada’s most divisive battles. It pits provincial ambitions for oil exports against fierce opposition from British Columbia, First…
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Commentary byChris Clegg On June 28, 1838 Queen Victoria was crowned at Westminster Abbey before 10,000 guests. Her first act after returning to Buckingham Palace was to have a bath. Not her but the dog! You would think someone of…
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Richard Froese The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission sure took a cookie cutter to the three electoral divisions in the High Prairie, Falher-McLennan and Peace River regions. Presenting its interim report to the Legislative Assembly on Oct. 27, the commission has…
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