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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River region youths are being invited to attend a fun excursion to Grande Prairie on Aug. 15 with Smoky River Family and Community Support Services. “FCSS organizes youth trips to encourage youth to socialize with…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Wildlife enthusiasts are welcome to take part in the Summer Wildlife Day at Harmon Valley Park on Aug. 23. Hosted by Northern Sunrise County, ALUS, and Sora Ecological Consulting’s Robb Stavne from noon until 4 p.m.,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County is hosting its final summertime barbeque at the end of the month, and they are inviting people to attend to spend some time with their neighbours. The Community Meat Up Barbeque will be…
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For everyone who is considering running for municipal councils this fall, consider the following:“The path of great leadership does not lie along the top of a fence.” – Nelson Rockefeller. A bachelor is a man who has had a lot…
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Chastin Martel Everyone has bad days! It happens but what can you do about it? I know! Take it out on others! No, I’m kidding! We all crack under pressure. I don’t think there is actually anyone who doesn’t. The…
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Chris Clegg The not guilty verdict delivered by Ontario Supreme Court Justice Maria Carroccia July 24 in the case of five former junior hockey players is not surprising. Guilty verdicts in sexual assault cases are extremely difficult to attain at…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Central Peace – Notley MLA and Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen recently went to Oklahoma City to receive a special award. He was scheduled to accept a Waterfowling Legacy Award from Delta Waterfowl on behalf…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re looking for a fun activity to do in August, look no further than Paddle the Peace, hitting the waters of Peace River on Aug. 16. Registration opened June 1, and although all paddling spots…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Are you ready to play in the park? Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services and Family Resource Network (FRN) are teaming up again to put on a Pop-Up Park Play on Aug. 20 from…
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Painted Indigenous crosswalk a place to heal, reflect

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s an annual project aimed at helping people start the conversation about the residential school crisis that plagued our country. The breathtaking work of Indigenous artist Judy (Jude) Ducharme graces a crosswalk in Peace River each…
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New bus arrives, available for rent

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Transportation is excited to announce it received a new bus and is accepting rental requests to use it for various community or private functions. “We want people to know it’s there to use, it’s…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River is actively recruiting new individuals to sit on a Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB) to help address matters relating to assessment complaints. Peace River director of corporate services Sam Mugford says the…
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Chris Clegg All the seasons are terrific but put against the wall and forced to decide, summer has to be the best! My best memories of summer are from my childhood days. Of course, summer meant no school and that…
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