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Northland shares vision toward reconciliation

Northland School Division shared its journey and priorities at the 2025 First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education Gathering: Wahkohtown for Student Success hosted by the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) April 30 to May 2 in Edmonton. The presentation…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A wildfire in the Grouard area that burned from April 16-22 continues to produce significant smoke due to ongoing dry conditions. Big Lakes County advises residents the smoke at Buffalo Bay is being carefully watched, Big…
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Jeff Burgar A federal party leader losing their own seat doesn’t happen often! But, it indeed does happen! Pierre Poilievre lost, as did Jagmeet Singh. Jonathan Pedneault was co-leader of the Green Party alongside Elizabeth May. He didn’t lose his…
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Obituary – Barbara Ann Christen

It is with immense sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Barbara Ann Christen (nee Woytko) of McLennan, AB, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the age of 74 years. Barbara was born in Vernon, B.C. to parents…
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Repertoire Society stages wonderful show of dance

High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society staged its annual year-end recital May 4 at Prairie River Junior High School. The society had 46 dancers from three years of age to 17 under senior dance instructor Angela Meunier and junior instructors Dylan…
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Knights sweep titles

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Kinuso School was crowned double champions at the seventh annual High Prairie School Division Pakisiwin (Hand Games) Tournament April 15 at Kinuso. History was made as Kinuso won both the elementary and the junior/senior high divisions,…
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Obituary – Archie Dupuis

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Archie Dupuis who passed away at home on April 25, 2025. Archie was born Nov. 10, 1941 and spent his early years in Guy, AB. He was the ninth of…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance about a dark green 2008 BMW reported stolen May 3 from Nampa in the area of Highway 2. Sometime during the day, the vehicle was reported stolen,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Get set for a full-day of female-focused agriculture on June 21 at Blazin J Simmentals in Sunset House. Peace Country Beef & Forage is hosting its second annual AgricultHER School to provide some extra skills and…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A popular Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program is available to enhance the lives of seniors and promote healthy aging. This Wheels to Meals program was created to help people 55 years…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) staff is gearing up for a fun trip that is sure to please all attendees. But they aren’t telling you where they’re taking you! Keeping it a secret…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River residents are excited to be back out in their yards, cleaning up the aftermath of a long winter, and the town council is making it easier for them to dispose of their yard waste.…
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Call the Incredible 3 champs!

The Enilda Bowling Alley held a lunch and free afternoon of bowling for its Monday Day League members April 28. Bowlers were recognized for winning the league and recording high scores during the season.
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Attendance tops 1,300 – growth predicted

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River welcomed residents and visitors from around the region as Northern Connections Expo returned to the Baytex Energy Centre on the weekend of April 25-26. “This year’s Expo was a great success,” says Peace River…
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Almost $80,000 raised – a plenty of smiles!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The campaign that brings smiles to the faces of people in communities and helps raise funds for non-profits at the same time, helped to raise a total of just under $80,000. Local Tim Hortons owner Barbara…
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