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Christmas and New Year’s gatherings were fairly calm for McLennan RCMP. Sgt. Allan Paterson says police didn’t have any major problems with people at parties and gatherings and drinking and driving. McLennan RCMP reported just one roadside suspension during the…
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Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce elects new executive

The Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting Jan. 14. In the front row, left-right, are: chamber executive director Reilly Bassendowski; Lynne Florence – Northern Sunrise County; Town of Peace River economic development officer Kariene…
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Shelter applauds much-needed donation

Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter has received a much-needed donation from Swift Oilfield, helping to offset some of the costs of day-to-day operation. Shelter executive director Sandra O’Doherty says donations made to the shelter help to fund many of the…
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Smoky River Family and Community Support Services staff recognize the need in the region to focus on mental wellness, and is introducing a new Mindful Moments weekly challenge to help people focus on tasks that will benefit their mental health.…
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Bookworms, get ready! Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is gearing up to host another segment of its book club starting later this month. FCSS community program coordinator Anita Portsmouth says the program runs from September until May with…
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20 quilts made to warm others’ homes

A little love in the form of homemade quilts is making the homes of multiple people in the Smoky River region a little cozier this winter. Smoky River Family and Community Support Services director Crystal Tremblay says a group of…
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Need child care? Space is available!

There is a gem of a childcare facility waiting to help provide care to young people while their parents are at work, right in the heart of Nampa. The Nampa and District Daycare Society has been providing childcare in the…
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Rotaract reopens Subzero Skateway

A group of hearty Peace River residents braved the cold to celebrate the opening of Subzero Skateway on Dec. 14. Peace River Rotaract hosted a Winter Welcome to reintroduce the popular Skateway back to the community for the second year.…
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Peace River town council received an executive briefing at its regular meeting Dec. 8 from BLU Alliance to analyze the Peace River Police Model Study. Mayor Shelly Shannon says council expected to receive evidence-based recommendations outlining which policing model, or…
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A not-for-profit organization operating a shelter for homeless people in Peace River is asking the community to rally behind them to get the town’s mayor and council to reconsider a recent decision. Sagitawa Friendship Society requested a letter of support…
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For some individuals, basic necessities are tough to purchase with budgets being stretched to their maximum after paying for shelter and utilities. Luckily, there are some community programs that help individuals who require some extra assistance, not only at Christmas,…
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The benefits of deep banding

Part of what makes SARDA Ag Research so successful is the relationship between agricultural producers in the region and its team. A project that has been worked on over recent years is testing deep banding and its benefits to producers.…
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Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter is noticing people are currently feeling the pinch of tight budgets and they’re asking anyone able to help contribute many of their sought-after items. “Without the kindness of our community members’ donations, we wouldn’t be…
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Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host its annual Davis Awards on Feb. 7 to recognize outstanding businesses in the region. “Small businesses are the backbone of small communities like ours, so it is important…
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In the spirit of giving at Christmas, Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is giving students free tickets to hockey games in the North West Junior Hockey League and the North Peace Hockey League in December. In partnership with local hockey…
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