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Northern Sunrise County is pleased to announce that they have secured funding from the Alberta Government to help fund a vital bridge project in the municipality. “Council is pleased to announce that the County has secured $780,000 in grant funding…
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Crime Stoppers signs available to communities

An initiative has been launched to help deter crime, promote anonymous reporting, and strengthen safety in communities across rural Alberta. Crime Stoppers Rural Sign Campaign kicked off in 2025, and many local communities (including Peace River) are taking advantage of…
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Spend time with a pup on a Dog Day Out

Do you love dogs but don’t have a schedule that allows you to adopt one into your home and life? Peace Regional SPCA has come up with an idea to allow people to spend quality one-on-one time with a canine…
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At its regular meeting Aug. 19, Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 council chose to make some amendments to the Capital Recreation Grant. “The purpose of the MD Capital Recreation Grant is to support local non-profit sport and recreation…
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Avis memorial donates to food bank

Posthumously, a Smoky River Region woman made a significant contribution to the Smoky River Regional Food Bank. Avis Gagne, one of the founding members of the food bank asked that attendees of her celebration of life generously donate food items…
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Obituary – Gerard Lapointe

Gerald grew up and farmed in Donnelly, AB, initially working on the family farm with his parents and siblings before starting his own. He met the love of his life Huguette, and they were married in 1964. He was a…
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Trip down memory lane!

Old and classic vehicles were shown at Donnelly at the annual Smoky River Show and Shine at the annual Smoky River Mud Bogs at the Donnelly fairgrounds. The show attracted about 10 vehicles, event organizer Korby Boulet says. Some vehicles…
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Miserable Miles, SPCA perfect partnership

Dog parents and supporters of the Peace Regional SPCA are urged to take part in a super fun run taking place Sept 5. Miserable Miles Unleashed will be making a comeback during the ever-popular Miserable Miles that takes place in…
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A suicide first-aid course is going to be offered in Peace River Sept. 28-29 to help people acquire skills to help intervene with a person thinking about suicide. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is being offered as a two-day…
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It is your last chance to have an organized concert in the park on Sept. 9 at Cecil Thompson Park! Northern Sunrise County and the Town of Peace River are gearing up to host the last Outdoor Concert Series of…
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Obituary – Rodolphe (Rudy) Hetu

It is with heavy heart that we announce Rodolphe (Rudy) Hetu passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family in Athabasca. Born on Oct. 12, 1950 in McLennan, Rudy was raised on the family…
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Obituary – Kevin Kemp

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Kemp on Aug. 8, 2026. Kevin was born in High Prairie, AB on Feb. 28, 1974. Born with kidneys that were unable to function properly, Kevin spent much…
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