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Ribbon cut to open Château Beauséjour

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Over 150 people attended Heart River Housing’s grand opening of its newest seniors’ residence in Falher on Sept. 25. The new 20-unit seniors’ housing facility called Château Beauséjour is connected to the Villa Beauséjour and will…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Nampa Golden Pioneers Senior Drop-in Centre will be taken over by ghouls and goblins on Oct. 18 as the Monster Mash Family Dance returns for some spooky fun. The event is hosted by Nampa/Northern Sunrise…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Heart River Housing is set to host a grand opening to celebrate the completion of Château Beauséjour in Falher. The new 20-unit seniors’ housing facility is connected to the Villa Beauséjour and will help to provide…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace Region is set to welcome back its annual Mad Hatter’s Tea, inviting people from across the area to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The event will be held on Oct. 10 from 1-7 p.m. at…

Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is proud to announce its Teddy Bear Picnic on Sept. 25 during lunch at the Falher Library. FCSS’s Bumble Buddies is proud to welcome back the program that…
Donnelly woman welcomed home in RCMP Musical Ride

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A former Donnelly resident was welcomed home when the RCMP Musical Ride performed Aug. 27 at the Smoky River Fairgrounds. Corps Sgt. Major Elaine Maisonneuve was a member of the Musical Ride that attracted a crowd…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s time to enjoy local parks before the snow flies, and Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services and Family Resource Network hope to help families do just that. The two organizations are teaming up…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is happy to announce its next Family Dance, taking place on Sept. 12. FCSS Director Crystal Tremblay says they’re hoping folks will come out to enjoy a great community…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Canine parents are welcomed to take part in a fundraiser for Peace Regional SPCA on Sept. 6. Miserable Miles Unleashed will be making a comeback during the ever-popular Miserable Miles that takes place in the Peace…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A suicide first-aid course is going to be offered in Peace River Sept. 24 and 25 to help people acquire skills to help intervene with a person thinking about suicide. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River and area residents will be joining together to discuss suicide and its aftereffects at this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day gathering at Riverfront Park. The event will be held on Sept. 10 and is…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Area Monitoring Program (PRAMP) is hosting a Meet and Greet on Sept. 11 and they’re hoping members of the community will come out to see what their team’s work is all about. The event…
Mud Bog a main attraction at Ag Fair

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Agricultural Society’s Agricultural Fair was held on the weekend of August 16, with organizers happy with the turnout and all the support. “We appreciate all the people who attended our Smoky River Agricultural Fair…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re looking for a fun family event to take part in this fall, Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services will be hosting its annual Marche Familial on Sept. 7.Marche Familial will be held…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services will be hosting a seminar for women over 40 to help navigate How Sex Changes as We Age. “FCSS is offering this session to support the health and…