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100 years of memories celebrated

Susan Thompson South Peace News After a year of centennial events, Peace River got one more cake in celebration of the town’s 100th birthday. Some of the activities for the centennial over the year included planting 100 trees, having two…
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PICs – Double the pleasure

High Prairie and Peace River both held Light-Up celebrations Nov. 29 featuring a Santa Claus Parade and other activities. Businesses as well as shoppers took advantage of special sales to get a jump on local Christmas shopping.
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PIC – Santa meets celebrities

An estimated 1,491 people visited Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day on Nov. 23. Adults had an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping while children visited Santa and participated in numerous activities. In the photo, Elsa and Anna from the…
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PICs – Shoppers pack mall for sweet deals

Peace River held Midnight Madness shopping and photos with Santa Claus at Riverdrive Mall after the Santa Claus Parade Nov. 29. Shoppers took advantage of many sales at the mall in stores and at vendors. A special display had Marie…
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PICs – Santa has arrived in PR!

Peace River’s Santa Claus Parade, organized by the Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday Nov. 29. Many colourful entries were adorned with Christmas lights to add cheer to the occasion.
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Record attendance at Falher Christmas Expo

Tom Henihan South Peace News The sixth annual Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day took place at Centre Chevaliers Nov. 23. An estimated 1,491 people visiting the event and 70 tables offered unique craft and novelty items, along with jewelry,…
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PIC – We will never forget!

Given a well-deserved standing ovation, the wreath on behalf of the McLennan Royal Canadian Legion No. 153 was placed by Legion president, David Champion and 101-year-old, Second World War veteran Paul Emile Maisonneuve at the service Nov. 11.
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Chris Clegg South Peace News Shoppers and children alike will enjoy the huge 6th annual Christmas Expo and Santa Day Nov. 23 at Falher Centre Chevaliers Hall. Over 70 vendors from all around the Peace Region will be selling products…
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Susan Thompson South Peace News The creativity of local companies and non-profits was on full display again this year at the annual Peace River Festival of Trees. More than 80 people came out for the opening night wine and cheese…
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Susan Thompson South Peace News A year of celebrating Peace River’s centennial will end on Dec. 1 with a final ceremony at the Baytex Centre. The Centennial Closing Ceremony will be held exactly 100 years from the day the Town’s…
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PICs – First night of Festival of Trees dazzles attendees

The first of many events in Peace River regarding the Festival of trees celebration occurred Nov. 14. Opening night celebrations included a wine and cheese gala and tree display at the Belle Petroleum Centre. The Festival of Trees runs until…
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PICs – McLennan takes time to remember its heroes

The McLennan Royal Canadian Legion held its annual Remembrance Day service Nov. 11 at the Elks Hall. The highlight of the service was the laying of a wreath on behalf of the Legion by Second World War veteran Paul Emile…
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Susan Thompson South Peace News The snow has already started falling and Misery Mountain Ski Area in Peace River is gearing up for their upcoming winter season. It also means it’s time for the ski hill’s annual Snowfest fundraising event.…
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Former Tangent resident celebrates 103rd birthday

Tom Henihan South Peace News Former Tangent resident, Cécile Sylvestre celebrated her 103rd birthday at Manoir du Lac in McLennan on Nov. 2. Seated behind her birthday cake, the mother of 12 children, with 38 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 19…
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Evening of Elegance fundraiser sells out

Tom Henihan South Peace News The Smoky River Fire and Rescue Evening of Elegance fundraiser took place on Nov. 2. It was the fourth annual fundraiser event and the third hosted at the upstairs lounge of the Emergency Services Building…
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