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Munch returning to Nampa School as principal

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Nampa Public School will welcome back former principal Kevin Munch in September when he returns to the top administrative role. Munch has worked in Peace River School Division since 2013, says a May 7 PRSD news…
Northland shares vision toward reconciliation

Northland School Division shared its journey and priorities at the 2025 First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education Gathering: Wahkohtown for Student Success hosted by the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) April 30 to May 2 in Edmonton. The presentation…

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A wildfire in the Grouard area that burned from April 16-22 continues to produce significant smoke due to ongoing dry conditions. Big Lakes County advises residents the smoke at Buffalo Bay is being carefully watched, Big…

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance about a dark green 2008 BMW reported stolen May 3 from Nampa in the area of Highway 2. Sometime during the day, the vehicle was reported stolen,…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Get set for a full-day of female-focused agriculture on June 21 at Blazin J Simmentals in Sunset House. Peace Country Beef & Forage is hosting its second annual AgricultHER School to provide some extra skills and…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A popular Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program is available to enhance the lives of seniors and promote healthy aging. This Wheels to Meals program was created to help people 55 years…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) staff is gearing up for a fun trip that is sure to please all attendees. But they aren’t telling you where they’re taking you! Keeping it a secret…
Almost $80,000 raised – a plenty of smiles!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The campaign that brings smiles to the faces of people in communities and helps raise funds for non-profits at the same time, helped to raise a total of just under $80,000. Local Tim Hortons owner Barbara…

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of a motorist driving by a school bus while it was stopped April 28 in Peace River. The bus driver contacted police after a motorist passed the school bus…

Want to go the extra mile to make your yard look beautiful? The rewards are not only personal but could win you a prize! Kimiwan Lake Naturalists and the Town of McLennan are again offering gift card prizes from a…

Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan’s Spring Clean-Up will occur again this year, giving residents a chance to get rid of unwanted trash, grass clippings or tree clippings. Similar to past years, items must be dropped off inside the fenced area…