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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services is welcoming all to celebrate our seniors during Seniors’ Week from June 5-10. FCSS director Amber Houle says they are helping promote both events they are planning, as…
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Repertoire stages a wonderful show of dance

High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society staged its annual year-end recital May 13 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre performing arts centre to wrap up the dance season. Dancers ranged in age from preschoolers to those in their upper teens. Many…
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Girl cites benefits of being a 4-H member

Chris CleggSouth Peace News For some youth, parting ways with an animal they raised for months, and in many cases becoming a pet, can be a difficult experience. But not so for Coyote Acres 4-H member Carley Cox, of High…
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High Prairie church opens doors to wildfire victims

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie church is opening its doors to support wildfire victims and others who want friendship during difficult times impacting northern Alberta. High Prairie Victory Life Church invites people to the church located on 52…
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Driftpile 450 Diner celebrates ‘soft opening’

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Another milestone in Driftpile Cree Nation’s history was achieved May 17 with the opening of Driftpile 450 Diner. The restaurant is part of the Driftpile Cree Nation Travel Centre on Highway 2 on the west side…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Villa Beause- jour in Falher is holding its first-ever Barbeque Motorcycle Show and Shine on June 16, and organizers are hoping lots of people will come to take part in the event. Activity coordinator Maggie Stout…
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Peace River Trade Show promotes “Shop Local”

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Businesses and organizations were in the spotlight at the annual Peace River Spring Trade Show held May 5-6. About 2,000 people attended the show, down slightly from last year, says Ramona Thoma, executive director of the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Circle your calendar! Plans to celebrate Seniors’ Week in High Prairie and area continue to come together. Seniors’ Week is June 5-11 but events begin Sunday, June 4 at the High Prairie Municipal Library with a…
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A partnership that works!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Sometimes the world seems hopeless, and people struggle to find a reason to smile. Local woman Casey Szmata has teamed up with Peace River Tim Hortons to host an annual campaign to help raise funds to…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re a newcomer to the Smoky River Region, you’re being asked to attend a supper planned just for you. Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Smoky River Regional Economic Development, and Smoky River…
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Firefighters take ‘HEAT’ in Peace River

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Fire- fighters from across Alberta gathered in Peace River for the 23rd annual Northern Hands-on Education and Awareness Training (HEAT) Fire Conference May 3-6. Organized by fire chiefs of the Peace region, the event offers a…
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Powerlifters from 9 to 74 compete in Slave Lake

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Champion Fitness Open had 37 powerlifters aged nine to 74 years compete. “The event was probably the smoothest we’ve had,” says organizer Khalil Mouallem. “It went great and everyone was happy with it.” Jad Mouallem,…
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