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$331,763.60 LOTTO 6/49 prize in Northern Alberta

Chris Clegg South Peace News Bernard Maisonneuve was tidying up from the holidays when he discovered something big. He checked his lottery ticket and discovered he had won $331,763.60 on the Saturday, Jan. 4 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Maisonneuve, who lives…
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Juno nominee Cardinal to perform in PR

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News A Juno nominated artist is coming to Peace River’s underground Music Society on Feb. 8. Celeigh Cardinal, who is originally from the Peace Country, heard Jan. 28 she was nominated for the Juno for Indigenous Artist…
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Mardi Gras dinner theatre coming to JC

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Murder mystery dinner theatre returns to the small community of Jean Cote with a Mardi Gras theme. Bumped Off On Bourbon Street will be presented by the Local Actors Having Fun [LAHF] Troupe on March 7…
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Crane collapses on Peace River Bridge

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News A crane has collapsed on the new Peace River bridge construction site. The collapse happened Jan. 27, the same day bridge manager Tyler Wilson presented an update on bridge construction to the Peace River Rotary Club.…
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Carnaval de St. Isidore returns Feb. 14-16

Richard Froese South Peace News The popular Carnaval de St. Isidore returns Feb. 14-16 for the 38th year. Francophone culture comes alive with a variety of activities and colourful performers at the St. Isidore Cultural Centre organized by the Society…
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Une autre belle réussite pour le CAFE Nord-Ouest

Geneviève Bousquet For South Peace News Encore une fois cette année, le CAFE Nord-Ouest a reçu en grand, la population du Nord de la province pour son brunch au Centre Chevalier de Falher. On y retrouvait des gens de tous…
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PIC – ‘Unto us, a Saviour is born!’

Shepherds gather around the manger at the Live Nativity celebration at Falher Dec. 19. Left-right are Adelle Levesque as Mary, and shepherds Iven Gagnon, Jareth Nairn, Nikolai Born, and Noah Gagnon. Not seen is Joseph, played by Samual Levesque [behind…
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PICs – Northern Sunrise spreads Christmas cheer

Northern Sunrise County hosted its County Christmas Open House Dec. 14 from 4-7 p.m. at the county office. The open house provided a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some holiday snacks while visiting with neighbours. The open house was hosted by…
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PIC – Nampa celebrates arrival of Zamboni

Dec. 18 was a landmark day at the Nampa Complex when the community celebrated the arrival of their new 2019 Zamboni Model 446. The project commenced in 2017 and was a combined effort which included the dedicated board members and…
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‘Unto us, a Saviour is born!’

Chris Clegg South Peace News The Live Nativity play held at Falher Dec. 19 attracted about 150 people, many who put aside their time during Falher’s late night shopping to attend the event. It’s the third year the play has…
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Chris Clegg South Peace News It’s for a good cause so why not attend and have a good time? The Smoky River Daycare Society is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dance at Centre Chevaliers in Falher Dec. 31. “This event…
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PICs – Oh, my goodness! Santa’s on trial!

Falher Ecole Heritage held its Christmas Concert Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. Students danced and sang their way into the audience’s hearts with a dazzling array of skits and songs. Some skits/sketches took on a more serious note – Santa…
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2 Peace Region volunteers win Star Awards

Susan Thompson South Peace News Two Peace region volunteers received awards for being star volunteers at a ceremony at Alberta Government House on Dec. 5. The Stars Of Alberta Awards recognizes extraordinary Albertans for their outstanding volunteer contributions to their…
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Red Apple collects toys for children

Richard Froese South Peace News Many local children will receive toys thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Red Apple stores in High Prairie, Falher and Peace River in the annual toy drive that ended Dec. 7. Fill-a-Sleigh Day concluded…
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