All Stories

‘Fountain’ pop!

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services operates a summer camp for children and youth. July 8, they took the camp outdoors to Honey Capital Park for Messy Science. Above, Menthols are placed into a Coca-Cola bottle to create a…
· by ·

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has redistricted agriculture property southeast of Kinuso to country residential after a quiet public hearing. At its regular meeting July 9, council gave second and third (final) reading to amend Land-Use Bylaw 08-2025.…
· by ·
Wonderful world of water fun!

Lawson Stewart, 3, of Girouxville, is all smiles while cooling off while enjoying the water at the Richardson Spray Park at Falher July 8. The spray park is part of Honey Capital Park in the town’s northwest end by the…
· by ·

Patrick Jean, Municipal Energy Manager, As someone born in Peace River and raised in the Falher-Donnelly area, I care deeply about the land, water, and communities that would be affected by the proposed nuclear facility in northwestern Alberta. Although I…
· by ·
High Prairie Royal Purple Elks continue to give locally

The High Prairie MITAA Centre received 24 backpacks June 24 courtesy of the High Prairie Royal Purple Elks. Not only will the backpacks come in handy for clients, they are filled with unisex items including shampoos and soaps, blankets and…
· by ·

HP RCMPFor South Peace News (High Prairie) – As Albertans take on home maintenance and improvement projects throughout the year, High Prairie RCMP is encouraging residents to consider incorporating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies into their plans.CPTED is…
· by ·

The High Prairie RCMP is reminding residents that 310-RCMP (310-2767) remains a fully active, province-wide phone line dedicated to handling non-emergency police matters.Whether you need to report a suspicious person, property damage, or a minor theft, this number connects you…
· by ·
Northland receives award for reconciliation work

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northland School Division has received an award from the Public School Boards Association of Alberta (PSBAA) for its work on truth and reconciliation. Several board members and administration accepted the award June 4 at the PSBAA…
· by ·

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Ousted Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair is one of two people launching a revival of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta, which held power in Alberta for 44 years from 1971-2015. July 5, Sinclair posted…
· by ·
Royal Purple Elks help in many ways!

The High Prairie Fire Department received 12 backpacks June 26 courtesy of the High Prairie Royal Purple Elks. Not only will the backpacks come in hand for victims at fire and/or rescue scenes, they are filled with unisex items including…
· by ·
School names athletic award in retiring principal’s honour

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News An annual award for the top athlete at École Héritage school in Falher will now bear the name of longtime principal Nicole Walisser, who retired after 12 years in the post. The new Nicole Walisser Athlete-of-the-Year…
· by ·
Sharkawi reappointed chair!

June 27, Northern Lakes College announced the reappointment and redesignation of Barry Sharkawi as chair of the board of governors. Sharkawi’s appointment is for a term of three years via Order in Council from the Government of Alberta. Sharkawi, of…
· by ·