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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is the time of year to take your children to get their sparkly whites checked to ensure a healthy dental future, with Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services offering a free clinic to…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council approved first reading of Bylaw 2181, Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee Bylaw, at its regular meeting Sept. 8. “Administration has advised council that all council committees should operate under their…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is proud to announce its Teddy Bear Picnic on Sept. 25 during lunch at the Falher Library. FCSS’s Bumble Buddies is proud to welcome back the program that…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its special meeting on Sept. 9, Village of Donnelly council discussed its next steps for hiring a new chief administrative officer to lead the community. The position was filled earlier this year, however; the CAO…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its regular council meeting on Sept. 8, Peace River town council approved all three readings of its Peace River Policing Committee Bylaw. “The committees will be composed of council and public representatives, and the Province…
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Jeff Burgar I like reading Alberta Outdoors magazine. Enough so in fact, I have a subscription going back many, many years. I don’t agree with all the opinions. And really don’t care reading about fly fishing or hunting in the…
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Donnelly woman welcomed home in RCMP Musical Ride

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A former Donnelly resident was welcomed home when the RCMP Musical Ride performed Aug. 27 at the Smoky River Fairgrounds. Corps Sgt. Major Elaine Maisonneuve was a member of the Musical Ride that attracted a crowd…
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Chris Clegg The long-term future of the High Prairie Museum is now in town council’s hands. Whether it will stay open on a limited basis, and for how many days each week moving forward, is to be decided. A few…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Multiple organizations in the Smoky River Region are facing major fiscal challenges with one of their main funders potentially pulling from a municipal partnership, due to large companies not paying municipal taxes and leaving the municipality…
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Forever Canadian collecting signatures in the Peace region

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter There has been talk in Alberta about separation, either acting independently or joining the United States, with the conversation creating damaging uncertainty and unrest among Albertans. A group of canvassers across the province have joined forces…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s time to enjoy local parks before the snow flies, and Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services and Family Resource Network hope to help families do just that. The two organizations are teaming up…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Georges P. Vanier School is holding a Community Consultation Session to help decide what renovations should be done in the school to ensure the facility’s modernizations will positively impact generations to come. The school will be…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is happy to announce its next Family Dance, taking place on Sept. 12. FCSS Director Crystal Tremblay says they’re hoping folks will come out to enjoy a great community…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise County will be providing a workshop for children that will teach them essential life skills for staying safe and responsible when unsupervised for short periods. The course will be held at the Nampa FCSS…
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