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Northern Trek surpasses $100,000 – and counting!

Northern Sunrise County deputy fire chief Julien Bergeron, left, completed his 2023 Northern Trek for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation on Aug. 23 in Peace River. Behind him, left-right, are Peace Regional RCMP Const. Julie-Ann Strilaiff, her dog Carol (not…
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A look inside the Kapown addition

A major new addition at Kapown Rehabilitation Centre in Kapawe’no Cree Nation in Grouard was celebrated at an official grand opening on Aug. 18. Kapown and Kapawe’no Cree Nation dedicated the building in the name of the late Hereditary Chief…
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Inter.Sect attendance increases 50% from 2022

A variety of music and art was featured at the third annual Inter.Sect Art and Music Festival held at the High Prairie Rodeo Grounds from Aug. 17-20. “We had about 750 people at the festival,” says event organizer Levi Quartly,…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Residents, visitors, and everyone in-between are welcome to participate in this year’s Smoky River Cultural Days: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Community. The three-day event is being held from Sept. 8-10, with a variety…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter All ranchers or interested participants are invited to the Forest Grazing Workshop Sept. 12 at the Triangle Hall 15 km west of High Prairie for a day-long information session on grazing methodologies. The workshop will focus…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter There has been a rash of drug use and related issues plaguing the Peace River region in recent years, issues that the community is hoping to address to help those addicted overcome their vices. Peace River…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re looking for a new job or a career that will motivate you and make you happy, the chance to explore new opportunities is coming to the Riverdrive Mall in Peace River on Sept. 27.…
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Gauchier, Shantz win HP Open titles

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Competition was strong at the 54th annual High Prairie Open at the High Prairie and District Golf Course held Aug. 12-13. Jackie Gauchier captured the women’s championship. Tyler Shantz won the men’s championship flight. The tournament…
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Toe-tappin’ time at Pleasantview Lodge

Seniors at Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie and visitors were clappin’ and tappin’ their toes at the annual barbecue and music jamboree Aug. 11. It was the first music jamboree in the new outdoor courtyard at the rear of the…
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Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News “I’ve been hearing a lot of people want the fall fair back,” says Merry-Lee Newcombe, office manager, Central Slave Lake Agricultural Society.And that is exactly what the ag society is doing for its 50th anniversary…
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