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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Alberta Pond Hockey Championships in Grimshaw have been cancelled, but organizers are still urging hockey enthusiasts to come together for their Gala Evening. The Gala will be held at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex in…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter It is quickly approaching the day created for Albertans to spend time with their families, and many local communities have great events planned to cater to every age group. “The Family Day event will enable…
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Mercer named Top Employer – again!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. has been named one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024. The annual list recognizes top employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces, a Mercer news release says. Winners…
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Carnaval de St-Isidore plans plenty of colour, culture

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Plans have been finalized for the 41st annual Carnaval de St-Isidore Feb. 16-18. “Carnaval NEON” is the theme of the event based at the St-Isidore Cultural Centre, organized by the Society of the Cultural Community Centre.…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re looking for a place to bring your family to celebrate this year, make sure to consider the Family Day event being held at the Nampa and District Complex. The Family Day event will be…
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New date for Inter.Sect festival

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A summer music festival returns to High Prairie for the fourth year in a new month with new features. And a new date! Inter.Sect Art and Music Festival is set for June 27-30 at the High…
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Circle your calendars! Kids Can Catch returns Feb. 17!

Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Big Lakes County ALUS Coordinator,Lesser Slave Watershed Council. Every year, the Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) hosts an event called Kids Can Catch with community partners, which takes place in Joussard annually. It is a stacked day of…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River will be hosting a fun Family Day extravaganza at the Baytex Energy Centre, and they’re asking families to consider coming to the afternoon event. Join other residents on Feb. 19 from 11…
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Peace River schedules Trade Show April 12-13

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Plans are underway for the popular annual Peace River Spring Trade Show set for April 12-13 at the Baytex Energy Centre. Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the event a few weeks earlier…
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Gun and Sportsman Show returning to High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The 21st annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show returns April 20-21 at the Sports Palace, the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre and the High Prairie Curling Rink. “We expect another full house of vendors,” says Darrell…
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Wheelchairs on Ice provides new rec opportunity

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re looking for a recreational opportunity, but you have some physical disabilities or impairments, the Town of Peace River has organized a monthly event to give you an exciting extracurricular activity. Wheelchairs on Ice took…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A FABULAS (Falher and Area Beautification and Leisure Activities Society) fund- raiser is set to bring a hippity-hoppity happy time to Falher in March. “This is our second annual Easter brunch,” says FABULAS Director Paige Rey.…
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Carnaval de St-Isidore celebrating 41 years

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Plenty of francophone fun and food will be on tap at the 41st annual Carnaval de St-Isidore from Feb. 16-18. “Carnaval Neon” is the theme of the event based at the St-Isidore Cultural Centre and organized…
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