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Mercer, Woodland renew agreement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. and Woodland Cree First Nation signed a historic agreement to extend their co-ownership relationship of Peace River Logging. The renewed partnership is a significant step forward for both parties, which extends…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It is business as usual! The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre’s board chair, Barry Sharkawi, and executive director, Carol Hanlon, attended High Prairie town council’s meeting Jan. 14 to reassure council the centre is open. “(We)…
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Peace River realty market has strong potential to grow

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The real estate market in the Peace River region is expected to be more active this year after challenges last year, says one local realtor. RE/MAX Northern Realty associate/owner Layne Gardner expects a strong year in…
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Seniors’ discount offers at AB parks

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Alberta Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen invites seniors 65 and over to take advantage of a special discount to camp at selected Alberta Parks in 2025. Reservations open Jan. 31 for the camping season that…
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At its Jan. 16 meeting, Berwyn village council reviewed its 2025 Strategic Plan, developed during a full-day planning session in November 2024. The plan includes a Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities and Risks (SCOR) analysis which includes council’s goals, initiatives, action items…
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North Alberta prediction ‘winter almost over’

Meet your favourite weather forecaster – better than Bill Murray! photo from Sault Ste Marie News Winter is over! Or to say more accurately, “winter is almost over” or something like that. That’s the news according our local crew of…
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Peace River School Division honours Wollum

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division has honoured Grimshaw Public School teacher Stacey Wollum as the #DrivingSuccess staff nominee for January. Wollum is a mentor for other staff members at the school through her role as the elementary…
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H.P. court docketJan. 20, 2025Justice B.R. Hougestol A Whitefish man will spend almost another year in jail after pointing a loaded firearm that was restricted or prohibited.Wallace Laboucan, 47, was handed a global sentence of 540 days after pleading guilty…
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High Prairie man charged with cocaine possession

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A young High Prairie man and a young Edmonton man have been charged with possession of cocaine after a traffic stop Jan. 20 in High Prairie. Faust RCMP, assisted by Lakeshore Regional Police Service and High…
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Peace River Chamber elects new executive

The Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting Jan. 15 attended by many members. Jeff Harcourt, of Harcourt Law Group, announced he is leaving Peace River in February and moving closer to family. He has…
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Realtors predict growth in High Prairie market

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Realtors serving the High Prairie region are hoping for better results in 2025 after a challenging year in 2024. Grassroots Realty Group realtor Misty Gaudet predicts the local market will be more active in 2025. “As…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Seniors and low-income people can rest assured they will have assistance with their annual income tax returns as Northern Sunrise County welcomes back its Community Volunteer Income Tax Program on March 3. Family and Community Support…
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Peavey Mart Peace River, High Prairie closing

The Peavey Mart High Prairie Store. Staff say their “Sale Signs” should arrive the week of January 27, 2025. Many stores across Canada already have signs up, announcing “Up to 30% Off.” Unofficial news reports say the chain is seeking…
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