Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River is set to welcome back its popular Job Fair, set to take place at Riverdrive Mall in downtown Peace River on Sept. 24. “The Peace River Job Fair is being organized in conjunction with…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County and Town of Peace River are set to enjoy their last Outdoor Concert Series of the summer. The concert series was created by the two communities as a way to celebrate the beautiful…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River is excited to welcome residents and people in the region to celebrate Alberta Day at the NAR Train Station on August 29th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. “The province helped to…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Agricultural Society is hoping you’ll head to its fair grounds in Donnelly Aug. 27 to attend the ever-anticipated RCMP Musical Ride. The society explains a team of up to 32 riders and horses bring…

Chris CleggEmily PlihalSouth Peace News Realizing the M.D. of Smoky River was doing its “due diligence” by sending notice to possibly withdraw from several agreements in the Smoky River region, McLennan town council voiced its concerns at its Aug. 11…
Play ball!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Falher Baseball Diamonds are officially open for use and have hit a home run after an extensive revitalization project by the Friends of Falher Ball Diamonds Society. “The official names of the ball diamonds are…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter All cancer survivors, family members, community members, cancer patients, and visitors will be joining forces next month to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation. The annual Terry Fox Run will be held at the McLennan…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Family and Community Support Community Services is proud to present its annual Fall Parade of Programs Sept. 4. The event will be held at Chateau Nova from 5:30-7 p.m., and FCSS programmer Tamara Brunham…
Let the music play!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is time for local singers, songwriters, and musicians to get their pens and vocal chords readyfor a two-day music event, organized to help ignite your passion. “SongRise is an annual music conference for abilities of…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Have you seen a great view in Northern Sunrise County, managed to get a picture of it, and want to share it with anyone who will look? Northern Sunrise County is asking people to submit their…

The Page didn’t know it is a Canadian tradition to put a sprig of wheat in the bride’s bouquet for good luck.He thought it was poison ivy! Guys, you know this is true!How do you get your girlfriend or wife…

Richard Froese Summer holidays are almost over and it’s back to school in the next three weeks! Students and parents are sure to be excited when classes open Sept. 2 in local schools. With almost two months away from classes,…

Richard Froese Many people who live in small rural and remote communities in northern Alberta often say their region doesn’t have the number of social, support and community services needed to serve its people. Heart River Housing, based in High…