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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Region residents who need a little extra help this Christmas will have a little assistance to get them through the season. Smoky River Family and Community Support Services director Crystal Tremblay says the Christmas…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A Smoky River Region radio station has expanded its horizons, now offering sound equipment rental services to interested parties. Nord-Ouest FM is based out of Falher, and they wanted to ensure they could provide the…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County is excited to announce its Soil Health Workshop set to take place is about six weeks on Nov. 27. Environmental Program coordinator Katie Bartman says the workshop will be held at the St.…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Fire and Rescue Service fire chief Marcel Maure is reminding residents of the importance of carrying adequate insurance. Maure notes there are expenses associated with receiving assistance during emergency situations, and it is vital…
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Peace River School Division awards student teacher bursaries

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division has awarded its 2024 Student Teacher Bursary to three recipients. Emma Jeffs, Elizabeth Chupka and Melissa Sidoroff were announced the recipients in a news release dated Oct. 1. All three graduated from…
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New health centre for Driftpile Cree Nation

An architect’s rendering shows the new Driftpile health centre designed by Reimagine Architects. Driftpile Cree Nation held a ground-breaking ceremony Sept. 26 to launch the project under JEN COL Construction as the construction manager. The new health centre is on…
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A personal touch!

Colour Wheel friends and patterned characters fill the pages of Art class students at High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School as they explore the elements of art and apply them to their own personal world. Thanks for your thoughts, students!…
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AM honours Buchinski for exemplary service

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Town of Falher Mayor Donna Buchinski was honoured by the Alberta Municipalities for her dedication and outstanding service on municipal council for 27 years. She received the Alberta Municipalities Award of Excellence Sept. 24 during the…
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Now you know!

The flower beds at MacIntyre Park each year are an amazing attraction to downtown High Prairie. The last two years they have been exceptionally beautiful and a bonus this year lasting into October. There are three organizations which are due…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has officially opened registration for its Christmas Gift Card program. The program is used to spread Christmas cheer to people who need a little extra assistance through…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/ Northern Sunrise Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is welcoming back an initiative to make peoples’ Christmases merrier and brighter, with the campaign beginning Nov. 1. FCSS will be erecting a Christmas tree in its…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Peace River School Division board of trustees has taken the drastic step of disqualifying one of its own. At a special meeting Sept. 26, the board disqualified Ward 4 trustee Moise Dion, effective immediately. The…
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Royal Purple Elks donates $5,000 to beautify J.B Wood

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie service organization has shown its community spirit with a generous donation to support the local hospital. High Prairie Royal Purple Elks donated $5,000 to the High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary for beautification at J.B.…
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