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Lee recognized for service to Driving Success

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division has honoured transportation manager Merlin Lee as the first employee nominated for the new Driving Success campaign for October. Lee was honoured for his outstanding professionalism and dedication to the community, PRSD…
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Federal funding cut detrimental to NLC

Pearl LorentzenLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A cut in federal funding to the Government of Alberta will mean Northern Lakes College can accept about 200-250 fewer students for pre-college courses. “It impacts the number of opportunities in foundational learning,” says Glenn Mitchell,…
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Smoky River Adult Learning (SRAL) wants to try something new and the Town of McLennan is on board. SRAL is moving it is office to the Town of McLennan administration building. Currently, the organization has space at the Northern Lakes…
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Demand expected to rise

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The annual Christmas Angels hamper program returns! Big Lakes County Family and Community Support Services (FCCS) is already accepting applications. Applications started Oct. 2 to give people plenty of time to apply before the deadline of…
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Berwyn elects new mayor

The Village of Berwyn has elected a new mayor to lead them until the municipal election in Oct. 20, 2025. Nicole Johnson was elected during council’s organizational meeting held Oct. 10. She has served as a councillor and deputy mayor…
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NLC reports 32% growth during last 5 years

Pearl LorentzenLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter In the last five years, Northern Lakes College (NLC) has grown by 32 per cent, says president Glenn Mitchell. In 2023-24, NLC had close to 2,000 full-time equivalent students. Full-time equivalent learners take five courses a…
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‘Spook’tacular!

Ready for Halloween! A house in High Prairie’s southeast end has part of a giant skeleton in the front yard. A real eye-catcher! Go to the Town of High Prairie’s website and Facebook pages to see how you can vote…
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Where no artist has gone before. . .

A famous artist said, “Creativity takes courage.” If so, High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students go where no man has dared to tread . . . let them lead the way into the art world! Students receive instruction…
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CSNO Supt. Kropielnicki announces plans to retire

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest (CSNO) Supt. Brigitte Kropielnicki has announced she will retire in 2025. She has served the top role for 10 years and in the school division for more than 30 years. She will…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River MLA and Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams promoted World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10. “On World Mental Health Day, we recognize those struggling with their mental health and send a message…
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MLA Loewen promotes Fire Service Recognition Day

Forestry and Parks Minister and Central Peace – Notley MLA Todd Loewen was busy thanking firefight- ers on Fire Service Recognition Day, Oct. 12. Loewen thanked all those in fire services with a message in a government news release. “On…
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