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Results courtesy of Northern Sunrise County Facebook Page Ward 1 (Harmon Valley/Reno) 46 Kelly Little (elected) 43 – Carolyn Kolebaba 32 – Kristy Provost 5 – Paul Keates Ward 2 (Nampa Rural District Jason Javos is elected by acclamation Ward…
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Rev. Terry Goerz,Redeemer Lutheran Church. Now, as I said in my previous column on Oct. 1, what happens to the saved is radically different from what happens to the unsaved. What happens to the saved after their spirit separates from…
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Jeff Burgar “People, or nations, get the government they deserve!” An old quote. Variously attributed to Aristotle, American founding father Alexander Hamilton, and mostly, to a philosopher and politician in Italy’s island of Sardinia, Joseph de Maistre. de Maistre did…
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Indigenous Cultural Site a place for all to heal

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A celebration held at the Sacred Heart Health Centre at McLennan Sept. 30 served two important purposes, said Terry Calliou, Indigenous wellness coordinator for Alberta Health Services, at the centre. The opening of the Indigenous Cultural…
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Richard Froese Businesses and fire protection are vital in any community. October is the month of the year when firefighters and personnel are thanked for their service. Fire services also promote safety in the community. Meanwhile, small businesses are promoted…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A spooky good time is about to hit the ice at Baytex Energy Centre, as organizers are set to host its annual Halloween Skate. “The Town of Peace River is hosting the Halloween Skate as…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County is hosting an Art Competition for all of the avid artists within the county’s boundaries. The competition will run from Oct. 1 until Jan. 15 and will be a great way for artists…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce has opened the nomination period to recognize exemplary businesses in the region by nominating them for a Davis Award. Chamber of Commerce executive director Reilly Bassendowski says the awards…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Duelling Pianos is making its way back to Falher on Dec. 6 as a fundraiser for two prominent groups in the community. Diamonds in December, the 12th Annual Gala at the Smoky River Community Hall, is…
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Women raise money to support cultural events

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Two Peace River women have been raising funds for Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee, a local organization they think does great work in the community. “We raised these funds for Peace River Interagency Aboriginal Committee because…
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Julia Magsombol Getting my paycheque last week felt good! It’s been months since I earned a decent salary on doing what I love: writing stories. But within a few days, my entire month’s salary—my hard-earned money—was gone! My salary might…
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Jeff Burgar Chances are, if you have talked with any candidate for upcoming office, or any of the many already elected without there being an election, they can’t name the Five Pillars of a Community. The reason we say that…
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Call this a shameless plug for The Brick stores in Peace River and Slave Lake.The Page always checks out The Brick ads in this newspaper when they appear. We’re always looking for a good deal on some outdoor furniture or…
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Pastor Matthew Peters,High Prairie Bethel Baptist Church. Is Christianity a “white man’s religion” as some have asserted? No! Jesus Himself wasn’t even white. He was a Jew. Is it therefore a Jewish religion? No! It comes from the Jews but…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you have a teen who will be hitting the road in their own set of wheels soon, you may want to consider attending the Teen Driver Safety Night at St. Isidore Cultural Centre later this…
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