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BRAVO! A job well done, Peace River School Division!

Peace River School Division is thrilled to receive the Coup de Coeur Award at the 2025 BRAVO Award Gala presented by the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE). PRSD Communications co-ordinator Kristin Dyck accepted the award on behalf of…
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World-class athlete to visit North Peace

A local team of non-profit organizations and citizens are working tirelessly to provide youth mentoring and role modeling to youth in the region. Grimshaw director of Community Services Tracy Halerewich says she, Peace Regional RCMP Const. Arthur Sunday, and Peace…
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Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is requesting the support of the community in its Fill-A-Sleigh campaign for its Christmas Voucher Program Dec. 6. The Fill-A-Sleigh campaign is hosted annually at Red Apple in Falher and will help support…
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Nampa/Northern Sunrise Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is welcoming back its annual initiative to try to help make peoples’ winter a little warmer and cozier. FCSS has a Christmas tree in its office to place gently-used or new winter…
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Robert Marceau, of Peace River, has been appointed the new assistant chief justice for the northern region of the Alberta Court of Justice. Marceau’s term starts Jan. 1, 2026 and ends Dec. 31, 2030, says a government news release dated…
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Two individuals are facing multiple charges in connection with the closure of an animal rescue in Marie Reine late last month. In September, Valley- view RCMP were made aware of nearly 300 domestic and livestock animals that were in distress…
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Are you a Smoky River Region resident who needs some help removing snow from your property? Smoky River Minor Hockey is here to help you with its Snow Angels program set to take flight this winter! “The program is designed…
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It may be a small village, but its mayor has really big dreams for its future! Berwyn Mayor Nicole Johnson heard about the opportunity to apply for HGTV’s Hometown Takeover Canada, a U.S.-based series recently introduced to Canada. The purpose…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County/ Nampa Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is hoping to help get residents into the holiday spirit with its Battle of the Bulbs Christmas Light Up Challenge. “We wanted to change things up…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you are feeling like spreading the Christmas Spirit and have some extra resources to share, Town of Peace River has a special opportunity for community members to Adopt-a-Grandparent. “(This) program is to bring cheer to…
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Nearly 300 animals rescued!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Approximately 300 domestic and livestock animals have been rescued from an animal rescue facility in Northern Alberta. Valleyview RCMP organized the seizure of the animals with Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) and Canadian Animal Task…
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(Peace River) – Three schools in Holy Family Catholic Regional Division in the Peace region have more students than last year by the end of September. Administration reported enrolment increased in schools in High Prairie, Peace River and Grimshaw, as…
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(Girouxville) – With municipal elections completed in Alberta, the Village of Girouxville is gearing up for big things in the next four years. Former Mayor Joseph Zdeb, who has secured an acclaimed position on council, says the community has plans…
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(Peace River) – Town of Peace River has elected its new council, with new Mayor Shelly Shannon leading the way for the next four years. This term’s town council includes only two incumbents in Brad Carr and Orren Ford, and…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News (Brownvale) – A Peace River man wanted on a warrant was arrested by Peace Regional RCMP in Brownvale. Police responded to a report of Rocky Douglas Garnett, 42, located in the area of Second St. on…
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