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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County is pleased to announce the newest intake of the Value-Added Agriculture Grant, open from May 15 to June 15. The grant is a $20,000 matching grant that is meant to be used to…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is welcoming everyone to get to know and learn about its staff and programs at its open house on May 22. “We are always looking for…
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New challenge excites Smoky River CAO Romyn

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The M.D. of Smoky River No. 130 has hired a new chief administrative officer, and she is excited to be welcomed not only in her new role but also into the community. Kate Romyn took over…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River businesses can now apply for business grants in the second intake of the program, accepting applications until May 29. The program offers two separate grants including Business Revitalization Grant and Tourism Enhancement Grant. The…
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Grimshaw town council passed a motion at its April 24 meeting supporting a nuclear project in the region. The motion states; “The council for the Town of Grimshaw supports nuclear energy development in the Peace Region.” A second motion was…
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RCMP’s Tarzwell accepts new role

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Bryce Tarzwell has been reassigned as a District Advisory Non-Commissioned Officer for the RCMP Western Alberta District. Tarzwell, formerly the High Prairie RCMP S/Sgt, started his new role Feb. 12 and remains based in High Prairie…
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Loewen sings praises of night helicopters

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News “We continue to plan for the worst,” Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen, told a group of Alberta journalists in a virtual round table on wildfires on April 30. The day before, Loewen…
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Preparing for the worst

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Local fire chiefs are asking people to be cognizant of the very dry conditions in the region and to pay heed to their actions that could cause disastrous and uncontrollable fires. “If you have any brush…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is offering a unique workshop for people to learn about Creating Boundaries around Children, Teens, and Technology. The workshop is set to be held May 29 from…
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Best to lead staff at Bishop Routhier

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Rosalind Best has been appointed the new principal of Bishop Routhier School in Peavine Metis Settlement starting in the 2024-25 school year. She has been a valued employee at Northland School Division since 2014 and previously…
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Talented students reap rewards

Three students attending High Prairie schools won awards in the annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day contest at the district level, and one placed third at the provincial competition. High Prairie Legion president Don Ebbett presented the awards May 1…
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MacLean named Hillview principal

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Dawn MacLean has been appointed the new principal of Hillview School in East Prairie Metis Settlement starting in the 2024-25 school year. She returned to Northland School Division after she was appointed last December as the…
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At its April 30 meeting, the M.D. of Peace council reviewed the initial financial expenses incurred from the Shaftesbury Fire. Council, CAO Margaret McClarty and various key partners involved in responding to the fire will meet in the near future…
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H.P. court docketApril 29, 2024Justice S.P. Hinkley A young woman will pay a couple hundred dollars in fines after not telling police the truth when officers asked her questions. Thea Dawnn Laboucan, 30, was fined $200 after pleading guilty to…
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