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The installation of energy-efficient lighting upgrades at the Grimshaw Mile Zero Regional Multiplex are completed, town council announced May 9. Finished earlier this spring, the project was partially funded by the Community Energy Conservation Program, administered by the Municipal Climate…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County and RendezVous are teaming up to make this Father’s Day a special day to remember. On June 15, they will be hosting a Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Cecil Thompson Park, offering families…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s time to celebrate the men and women who work tirelessly to grow meat, eggs, grain and other products for us to consume and manufacture. Nampa Farmers’ Day will be taking place at Mill Brown Park,…
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Best care anywhere!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Are you looking for something for your canine buddy to do while you’re busy? Look no further than the new Second Star to the Right Doggy Daycare in Peace River for all your pup’s entertainment needs!…
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Thank you, ‘beary’ much!

Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Recognizing essential workers in our province has become standard practice once each year with Rural Health Week. A little token of appreciation was given through a sponsored Coffee Break for all they do for people…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council decided at its regular meeting on May 26 to move reserve funds into the Business Grant Program (BGP). Since the initial introduction of the BGP, annual funding allotted in the operating budget…
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Jeff Burgar This year is just about over! Yes! Over! Done! Kaput! I’m not talking about Christmas presents. Not about New Year’s Eve plans. Getting the sled out of storage. Winter tires. Even raking up leaves. None of that. Because…
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Prairie River Gas Co-op will be hosting the Tour of Hope fundraiser June 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at 4852 – 48 Street in High Prairie. The Tour of Hope is a fundraising barbecue to support the Kids With…
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Chris Clegg Dear good citizens of Canada: Please do not take the recent actions of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to heart. Please be assured, most Albertans do not want to separate from the great country of Canada we call home.…
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Holy Family appoints Cornick superintendent

Richard FroeseSouth Peace New Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has appointed Victoria Cornick as the new superintendent. Serving as assistant superintendent of human resources since August 2024, she will start her new role Aug. 1, says an Holy Family new…
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Maska Medical Centre launched

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County helped celebrate the launch of a new medical centre in Grande Prairie May 20 to meet growing health needs of the Peace region. Three councillors attended the ground- breaking ceremony at the Maskwa…
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New portfolio for Williams, status quo for Loewen

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River MLA Dan Williams has been appointed the new minister of municipal affairs. He was moved to his new ministry in a cabinet shuffle announced May 16 by Premier Danielle Smith. Williams succeeds Ric McIver,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News New dates for a trial have been set for a young High Prairie woman charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a seven-month-old boy in October 2022. A 20-day trial for Kyra Renee…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A Faust man and Wabasca woman are facing charges after Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services concluded a two-year undercover investigation targeting repeat offenders involved in the illegal trafficking of fish in the Faust area near…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter is asking anyone able to donate, to please reach out to the shelter to contribute one of the many items they are short. “Without the kindness of our community members’ donations,…
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