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Lucie MercierSouth Peace News Council from the M.D. of Smoky River discussed at their Dec. 8 meeting, that they received an invitation to participate in a virtual, and in-person engagement sessions, some time between January and March of the new…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Utility rates rising in New Year Some utility rates in the Town of Falher are on the rise in the New Year.At its regular meeting Dec. 8, council approved the rate increases as recommended by CAO…
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Henihan wins byelection

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Tom Henihan is the newest trustee elected to serve on the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division board of trustes.Henihan won a byelection for the Ward 2 McLennan district Dec. 16 by defeating Terry Valiquette 26-14.The result…
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Simard leading revived chamber

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Smoky River Regional Chamber of Commerce has a new president and board members committed to boost local businesses and community spirit.Nichole Simard was elected the new president at the chamber’’s annual general meeting Oct. 28.“We…
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9 deserving volunteers recognized

Nine residents of Northern Sunrise County were recognized recently for their volunteer work in the community and region. The Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Volunteer Appreciation Awards, which recognized efforts in 2021, were supposed to be presented earlier in the year during…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Falher town council is pleased with the new president of the Smoky River Regional Chamber of Commerce.Nichole Simard shared her vision with council at its meeting Dec. 8.“It seems you have a lot of drive and…
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Editor’s note: Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is holding a byelection in Ward 2 – McLennan Dec. 16. The Division asked candidates for written submissions which they posted on their website and shard with media. They also posted a video…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County will donate the rest of the money needed for Springfield Elementary School in Peace River to get a new playground in 2022.Council decided at its Nov. 30 meeting to give the $14,373 needed…
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Manoir du Lac will remain open, AHS promises in statement

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Some rumours are true! Some are not!Rumours that the long-term care facility, Manoir du Lac, in McLennan will close are not true, according to Albertan Health Services [AHS].Manoir du Lac will remain open. The 62 residents…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Peace River School Division is considering closing Nampa Public School.PRSD has notified parents and/or guardians with students at the school, and advised the parent council, says Supt. Adam Murray.Closing a school is a long, well-defined process…
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Whalen elected ACSTA vice-chair

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A Peace Country school board trustee is now the vice-chair of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association [ACTSA].Kelly Whalen was elected Nov. 13 at the association’s annual general meeting.Whalen, who has been a strong advocate for…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Foreign physicians coming to work in rural regions in Alberta could start sooner than later.The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta [CPSA] responded to a letter from the Town of High Prairie and Big Lakes…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two oil and gas companies have set plans in place to pay unpaid taxes to Big Lakes County.KinMerc Oil and Gas, based in Kinuso, presented a plan to council at the Nov. 10 meeting.“We’re going to…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Everyone on High Prairie town council wants to recognize meetings are held on the traditional lands of First Nation, Metis and Inuit, but they are bogged down when it comes to the wording of the statement.A…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Falher town council has approved a funding request to cover some costs for the Falher Medical Clinic that serves the region.At its regular meeting Nov. 10, Town of Falher council approved a funding request of $4,050…
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