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Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News The Town of Peace River is launching their Adopt-A-Grandparent program again this year, but the program has been retooled for safety during COVID-19. In an announcement, the Town says seniors in the community have had a…
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PR Legion Branch remembers our heroes

Chris CleggSouth Peace News COVID-19 did not stop the Peace River Royal Canadian Legion branch and the public from remembering its heroes Nov. 11. A service was held at the Peace River Legion Hall with members inside and citizens in…
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Mystery solved!

12-Foot Batman saves Halloween Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News The mystery of who dressed up the statue of 12-Foot Davis has been solved, and it turns out the culprit is a repeat offender. The wooden statue of 12-Foot Davis, the iconic…
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Nord-Ouest FM launches website and live streaming

SPN Staff Nord-Ouest FM, the Peace River Country’s French-language community radio station, launched its new website www.nordouest fm.ca, Nov. 4, which allows live streaming of the station. “The new website is another step towards the community radio station’s relaunch process,”…
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Halloween allowed during pandemic

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Ghosts, goblins and witches will be allowed to roam the streets in Alberta on Halloween. The Alberta government is allowing trick-of-treaters Oct. 31 this year, but only from 3-8 p.m. The decision meets with approval from…
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Vigil held for Donovan

. . .while her alleged murderer is out on bail Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News One year later, Jennifer Donovan’s alleged murderer is facing charges, but those who knew her feel no closer to justice. Friends and family gathered to mark…
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PIC – We walk as one!

The Sisters in Spirit Walk took place Oct. 4 in High Prairie, Peace River and Slave Lake. Hundreds gathered to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women and to help those left behind heal. In the photo, Val Willier…
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PIC – PR marks Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

The Town of Peace River lowered flags at municipal facilities Sunday, Sept. 13 in honour of Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Members of the Peace River and County of Northern Lights Fire Service held a short ceremony at the main fire…
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Community lends a helping hand

SPN Staff Citizens in Peace River and area are coming together to help the family of the late Ryan Austin. Several fundraisers and events were held recently to help the family after the tragedy. On Sept. 6, Sunday evening or…
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Great Cycle fundraiser smashes goal

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Gage Holmstrom, a former Peace River High School student who now works at Mercer Peace River Pulp, is one of the cyclists who rode to fight kids’ cancer in the Great Cycle Challenge. Holmstrom says over…
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Grieving mother organizes sombre event

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News This year’s Always Find A Reason to Smile Suicide Awareness & Prevention “Welcoming the Light” Walk was particularly poignant for organizer Casey Szmata. Not only is she continuing to mourn the loss of her daughter Morgan,…
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The recent A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada Take Out Burgers to Beat MS Day was a huge success. The promotion raised $1.3 million in support of those living with multiple sclerosis [MS]. In 12 years, the annual…
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CKRP-FM celebrates relaunch

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Back on the air after more than two years, francophone radio station CKRP was celebrated with a relaunch Aug. 21 when a new name and logo were unveiled. Nord-Ouest FM CKRP 95.7 was announced as the…
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PICs – Rally for Freedom draws mild interest

About 15 people turned out for the Rally for Freedom at the Peace River Provincial Building Aug 29. Organizer Bob Blayone says, “We call upon [Premier] Jason Kenny and the Alberta government to end the Emergency Health Orders, and repeal…
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