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If you’re thinking about Christmas already, Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is taking registrations for the Ladies’ Night Christmas Wreath Making Class. FCSS Community Program Coordinator Anita Portsmouth says the program will be a great way to…
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SPCA gets go ahead to build

After a long appeal process, Peace Regional SPCA has received approval for its Development Permit to build in its former Lot 15, Block 15 downtown location. “We received the decision from the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on Aug. 27,”…
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Crime Stoppers signs available to communities

An initiative has been launched to help deter crime, promote anonymous reporting, and strengthen safety in communities across rural Alberta. Crime Stoppers Rural Sign Campaign kicked off in 2025, and many local communities (including Peace River) are taking advantage of…
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Spend time with a pup on a Dog Day Out

Do you love dogs but don’t have a schedule that allows you to adopt one into your home and life? Peace Regional SPCA has come up with an idea to allow people to spend quality one-on-one time with a canine…
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Avis memorial donates to food bank

Posthumously, a Smoky River Region woman made a significant contribution to the Smoky River Regional Food Bank. Avis Gagne, one of the founding members of the food bank asked that attendees of her celebration of life generously donate food items…
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Obituary – Gerard Lapointe

Gerald grew up and farmed in Donnelly, AB, initially working on the family farm with his parents and siblings before starting his own. He met the love of his life Huguette, and they were married in 1964. He was a…
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Miserable Miles, SPCA perfect partnership

Dog parents and supporters of the Peace Regional SPCA are urged to take part in a super fun run taking place Sept 5. Miserable Miles Unleashed will be making a comeback during the ever-popular Miserable Miles that takes place in…
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If you like to have a sweet treat now and then and love to help great causes, a local family is about to open up a lemonade stand for one day to support Stollery Children’s Hospital. Each year the Lessard/Blanchette/Wirove/Maisonneuve…
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Todd joins Smoky River FCSS staff

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is pleased to welcome and introduce its newest employee, community programmer Tianna Todd. Todd says she is excited to be in her new role and is excited to help provide some interesting programming…
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Teddy bears, stuffies rescued

A few children from the Smoky River region had their teddy bears and/or favourite stuffies receive some tender loving care at a Teddy Bear triage July 20 at the Sacred Heart Health Centre Ambulance Station. Broken bones, a broken tail,…
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Time to relax, enjoy!

Sacred Heart Community Health Centre at McLennan celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 at the hospital, on the lawn east of the main building. A barbecue was held including salads, hotdogs and hamburgers, and refreshments. Indigenous music was also…
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A program designed by Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) to help with youth develop necessary skills to bring into adulthood has been postponed until fall. STEP (skills, training, empowerment and personal growth) Forward was to begin in…
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If you are an avid photographer or you have just snapped a beautiful picture in the region and want it to live in print for an entire year, Northern Sunrise County has a contest to help you realize your dream.…
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