Author: Admin2015

Need trees? Northern Sunrise is here to help!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you have land or live in Northern Sunrise County and have an interest in reestablishing a shelterbelt on your property, there’s a program available to you to help replant free of charge. “We are partnering…
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Loewen kicks off Concert Series

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The region is set to welcome back the super-popular Outdoor Concert Series at various parks throughout Peace River and Northern Sunrise County. Town of Peace River recreation programmer Taylor Bak says the music and fun will…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Guy Sports Committee is asking people in the region to reserve a day to celebrate one of the area’s main industries. Guy Farmers’ Day will be held May 31 at the Guy Community Hall, bringing…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County council discussed at its regular meeting May 13 the best way to navigate if allowing temporary signage along Highway 2. “Council previously reviewed this request at the regular council meeting and was…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A group of concerned Peace River residents and business owners gathered on May 22 to discuss challenges the community faces. The Community Workshop to Address Downtown Peace River Challenges was held at the Sagitawa Friendship Centre…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Several weed and pest inspectors for Big Lakes County have been appointed for the summer and two for longer term. At its regular meeting May 14, council named Autymn Potvin, Elle MacIntosh, Heidi Porisky and Keira…
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Big Lakes County has scheduled its annual county barbecue for late June. At its regular meeting May 14, council set the date for the popular event for June 26 at the county administration office in High Prairie from 11 a.m.…
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Heart River Housing holds retirement party for Pratt

Lindsay Pratt, centre right, retired as the chief administrative officer of Heart River Housing after serving in the position since Oct. 1, 2013. He was honoured at a special celebration May 10 at the Edmo Peyre Building in High Prairie.…
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Akranis appointed Gift Lake principal

Northland School Division announced May 15 acting principal Helen Akranis is now the principal at Gift Lake School. Akranis, who was appointed acting principal in December 2024, brings 24 years of teaching experience to the position, including 23 years with…
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‘Look what I got!’

Essen Mugford, left, and daughter Elwyn Mugford were one of many visitors at the Town of Peace River Fire Department booth at the Northern Connections Expo at the Baytex Energy Centre April 25-26. In the back are firefighters Kaleb Tolentino,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP remain active to take impaired drivers off the roads and keep the community safe. RCMP took 20 drivers off the road with provincial impaired road sanctions from March 1 to April 30, says…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The long arm of the law has caught two suspects attempting to evade its grasp. May 10, Faust RCMP were conducting an investigation into multiple stolen vehicles when one was located by members out on patrol.…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who stole a vehicle and ran from police May 3 in Peace River. While conducting patrols, RCMP saw a vehicle in…
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