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(Nampa) – The Village of Nampa council has been elected, with five representatives ready to ensure the betterment of their community. Nampa residents elected Evan Matiasiewich, Agnes Roshuk, Perry Skrilik, Brian Bielopotocky, and Darcy Mitchell to council for the next…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News (Cadotte Lake) – A Peace River man wanted on a warrant for several charges in High Prairie was arrested by Peace Regional RCMP in Cadotte Lake. Police responded to a report of Frank Ross Whitehead, 35,…
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(Slave Lake) – Brenda Genaille is the new district captain for Métis Lesser Slave Lake District 21. According to preliminary results on www.metislectionsab.com, Genaille received 82 votes and Hilda Faye Lambert 75 votes in a close race. District 21 is…
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Poof! Just like that!Lesser Slave riding may disappear!

Pearl LorentzenLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter (Edmonton) – Scott Sinclair, MLA for Lesser Slave Lake, and Town of Slave Lake Mayor Francesca Ward have made public announcements against proposed changes to the provincial electoral boundaries for the Lesser Slave Lake and…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News (Peace River) – Two men are facing charges in connection with a break-and-enter at a Peace River residence on Oct. 18. Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of a home alarm around 6:30 a.m., indicating…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News (High Prairie) – Despite having one of the highest crime rates in Alberta, High Prairie town council is prepared to continue sending its peace officers to the Smoky River region. Council agreed by a 5-2 vote…
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(McLennan) – The Town of McLennan will have familiar faces on its council again for the next four years, with Mayor Jason Doris leading the charge. Councillors for this term include Sue Deslaurier, Margaret Jacob, Darlene Payou, and Yvonne Sawchyn.…
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Public invited to help shape the future (Falher) – Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and Smoky River Adult Learning are seeking residents’ assistance to help them improve services the organizations offer. A survey was released last week…
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Fuel-Up: a special business for special people

New business at BerwynHead line:Cut line for photo:The Fuel-Up Community Access Centre board of directors includes, left-right, Jamie Friesen, Barry Dale, Michael Kuhn, Gus de Jong, Hilda de Jong and Rachelle Koch. (Berwyn) – The Village of Berwyn is pleased…
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Expectations surpassed! Over 445,000 signed!

Forever Canadian canvasser Cathy Wilcox, left, sits with Lorraine Shelp, who signed the petition Sept. 3 in High Prairie. (Edmonton) – A province-wide petition to advocate for Alberta remaining part of Canada has collected more than 455,000. “On Oct. 28,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Routhier Facility Enhancement Society (RFES) is hosting a fundraiser that will help to make your child smile and feel some Christmas Cheer. The group is hosting a Elf Magic Kit fundraiser. Each kit includes 24 days…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The award-winning Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Small Business Week, Oct. 19-25. Although no special events are planned for the week, the chamber has launched nominations for its annual Davis Awards that…
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Energy companies should clean own mess

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Coalition for Responsible Energy (C4RE) hosted a meeting in Falher at the Club Alouette on Oct. 16 to discuss various concerns regarding both active and abandoned wells and pipelines in Alberta. C4RE is a coalition…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Teachers help sculpt our futures. Instruction, guidance, and compassion our educators give us, helps to give us the foundation to choose our paths in our life, support our goals, and become productive members of society. Yet,…
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Teachers gather in solidarity, seek public’s support

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter An Alberta-wide teacher’s strike began on Oct. 6, and teachers from across the province are now showing up in locations in various communities, vocalizing their concerns for the current state of the education system. Teachers in…
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