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Around Alberta, Family and Community Support Services have been told to re-evaluate the programs they offer. Why? If there is one constant success story offered by our local governments its FCSS and the programs and services they offer. Apparently, this…
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It’s time to pull out your golf clubs, dust them off, and get ready to support a vital non-profit organization in the Smoky River Region. Smoky River Childcare Society is hosting its second annual golf tournament June 26 in support…
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Town of Peace River crews have been busy working to reduce the potential for high water and flooding from a late runoff of high snowpack. Staff are taking steps to prevent any major problems that could occur from a fast…
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Peace Region Family Resource Network (FRN) and Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services are hosting Adulting 101 courses throughout spring. FRN program coordinator Lindsay Gauvreau says they’re happy to welcome back another multi-part series aiming at providing interactive…
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Town of Peace River is proud to welcome back its Spring Parade of Programs April 9. Peace River Family and Community Support Services programmer Tamara Brunham says the ever-popular event will be held at the Baytex Energy Centre from 5:30-7…
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Moms and Dads, get ready to bring your child to an educational and fun event later this month at the Baytex Energy Centre in Peace River! Spring Child Safety Day is being hosted by the Peace River Family Action Committee…
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The M.D. of Smoky River posted spring runoff and flooding information on its website.The municipality is not responsible for flooding on private agricultural fields caused by natural spring thaw, states the notice posted March 20.Flooding in low-lying farmland during spring…
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Curbing rural theft priority for McLennan RCMP

McLennan RCMP officers were busier in 2025 as reports of crime in the Smoky River region increased from 2024. Serving the wide region around McLennan and Falher, police responded to 1,738 calls in 2025, up from 1,548 in 2025, says…
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The Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council is against the proposed removal of the Lesser Slave Lake riding. In October, the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission proposed the removal of the riding. Many elected officials and community members in the riding…
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Future of High Prairie Sports Palace urgent

South Peace News presents a series of question-and-answer features from elected local government leaders to explain goals and issues in the coming year. Daniel Vandermeulen was elected the new mayor of the Town of High Prairie on Oct. 20, 2025.…
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