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Peace Regional Energy Alliance (PREA) has voiced its support for an announcement by the Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territory governments signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) collaborating on nuclear energy technology and regional electricity grid integration. The agreement between the…
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When the final school bell rings, your children will now have a new place to go in McLennan! A new after-school program is giving McLennan and area students a safe and fun place to spend some time after school, providing…
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Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is excited to welcome residents to the annual Family Harvest Dance Sept. 26. The event will be held at the St. Isidore Gazebo and will run from 6:30 p.m. until 8…
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If you are raising a family member’s child, Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has created a program to help support you in your endeavours. Grand Connections will make its inaugural appearance on Sept. 24 at the McLennan…
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Peace River Rotaract is welcoming Peace River residents and interested volunteers to attend its annual general meeting on Sept. 24. The group, known for helping to build community spirit via fun and exciting community events, will gather at the Peace…
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Meet Ms. Western Canada!

A Smoky River resident has been chosen to be the official representative of the western provinces, being dubbed Ms. Western Canada. Sasha Laboucan, born and raised in McLennan, was recently honoured with the title. She says Ms. Western Canada celebrates…
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A vacancy for a public trustee on the Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest board has been filled. Corey Nelson was declared elected by acclamation for Ward 4 to represent public electors in the Peace River region (Ward 1) and the Smoky…
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Grain and livestock producers who have been affected by extreme wet conditions in Alberta are now able to apply for AgriStability, with an extended enrolment deadline of Oct. 1. “The governments of Alberta and Canada agreed to open AgriStability late…
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Are you looking for ways to benefit your mental clarity and growth? Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is hosting two journaling sessions this month to help people achieve just that. “Guided Journaling allows you to reflect on…
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If you’re interested in rural health and keeping facilities close to home, a conference will be held in Peace River in October called Building the Future of Rural Healthcare. The conference is being hosted by Rural Health Professions Action Plan…
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A new 4-H group is taking shape in Smoky River Region, with the hope to bring local youth together to learn new skills, build confidence, and become involved in the community. The group is being organized by local former 4H…
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A regional initiative is making headway with work underway on a regional workforce assessment. Last spring, Northern Sunrise County, Town of Peace River, and Lac Cardinal Economic Development received $250,000 in funding for a Workplace Planning Project. The funds were…
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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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