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At its Jan. 22 meeting, Grimshaw town council approved a sponsorship request from Community Futures Peace Country for the 2025 Women in the North Conference in the amount of $250. The annual conference offers professional development and networking opportunities for…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River MLA and Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams flew to Washington, D.C. for the 73rd U.S. National Prayer Breakfast. He was a delegate with Health Minister Adriana LaGrange and Affordability and Utilities Minister…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Central Peace – Notley MLA and Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen has been busy travelling outside Alberta to promote outdoor experiences and opportunities in the province. He was scheduled for a trip to Dortmund, Germany…
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Last kick at the cat!

It is the end of the semester for Art students at High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School and a last chance to showcase their skills. Progress by students under the instruction of teacher Rhonda Lund is evident as students explored…
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Peace River School Division has announced it has started a School and Program Viability Review, as per board policy, regarding Dixonville School. At its Jan 16 meeting, the board of trustees discussed current and projected enrolment at the K-Grade 9…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Are you trying to prepare your child for times when they need to be home alone? Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services recognize the need to prepare youth for the events that may need…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northland School Division continues to responde to an international data breach of PowerSchool that affected students and staff detected Dec. 28. Northland Supt. Cal Johnson posted an update on the division website Jan. 23. “PowerSchool has…
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Police suspect stolen property from High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Stolen property believed to be from the High Prairie and Valleyview areas has been returned to their rightful owners after a traffic stop Jan. 25. Whitecourt RCMP laid several charges against Bradley Gordon Duff, 39, of…
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Holy Family continues lobby for new school

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A new building for St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie continues to be a top priority for Holy Family Catholic Regional Division as the board pushes the project to the provincial government. At its regular meeting…
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At its Jan. 8 meeting, Grimshaw town council discussed its upcoming attendance with Peace River School Division’s board of trustees and neighbouring municipalities Feb. 5. The annual meeting strengthens relationships, creates greater awareness and encourages collaboration and community partnerships .…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A trial will be rescheduled in the coming weeks for a young High Prairie woman charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a seven-month-old boy in October 2022. Kyra Renee Backs was scheduled…
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Mercer named among Top Employers – again!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. has been named one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2025. The annual list recognizes top employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces, states an MPR news release dated…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Holy Family Catholic Regional invites nominations for trustees on the school board for the upcoming local government elections in October. The election on Oct. 20 offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Catholic education…
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