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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A parcel of land in Grouard that went unsold in Big Lakes County’s public land sale last year will again go up for bids.At its regular meeting March 8, council approved a motion to set a…
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Joe McWilliams Westlock Cops!That’s the name of a song written years ago by former Slave Lake resident Arif Ansari. He had a couple of encounters with the RCMP traffic patrollers on Hwy. 2 or Hwy. 44. I thought it was…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A small fire early Feb. 28 caused minimal damage at High Prairie Forest Products, a division of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.Smoke was observed coming from a debarker in the mechanical room by employees around 8…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County residents who live along gravel roads will have to pay a bigger chunk of change for the county to settle the dust caused by passing traffic.At its regular meeting March 8, council gave…
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Rural crime a concern for McLennan RCMP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The McLennan RCMP detachment was busy getting a handle on overall crime in the Smoky River region in 2022.Sgt. Allan Paterson says rural crime is a major issue in the region.“The biggest area of concern for…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace – Notley MLA and Forestry, Parks and Tourism Minister Todd Loewen reminds people to be safe and cautious around outdoor fires during Alberta wildfire season from March 1 to Oct. 31.“As folks look forward to…
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Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News A local film group is offering people the opportunity to take part in a weekend film making competition.Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association (PRIMAA) is based out of Grande Prairie, but covers the whole Peace…
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Richard Froese Winter is winding down and warmer days are ahead.Spring returns March 20 and the daylight hours are getting longer as daylight saving time started March 12.It also means that trade show season in the region starts.Trade shows promote…
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H.P. court docketMarch 6, 2023Judge S.P. Hinkley A young High Prairie woman is spending another three months in jail for stealing a vehicle and breaching release conditions.Shanelle Rosychuk, 24, was handed a global sentence of 120 days in jail after…
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Domestic violence concerning in Lakeshore region

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Domestic violence and bail release conditions concern Lakeshore Regional Police Service.Police calls for Lakeshore Regional Police Service dropped in 2022 from 2021, yet officers remain vigilant to reduce crime more.Lakeshore responded to 1,555 calls in 2022,…
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Study to determine future of St. Andrew’s

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News St. Andrew’s School building will be replaced or renovated to create a current and modern learning environment.At its regular meeting Feb. 15, Holy Family Catholic Regional Division board awarded a contract to Group2 Architecture Interior Design…
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Coy, Lehman seeking council seat

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A retired man and local school teacher are running to fill the vacant seat on Village of Donnelly council.John Coy and Lindsay Lehman are asking residents for their support in the Monday, March 20 byelection.Coy is…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Glenmary Saints are gunning for a medal when they host the 2023 Alberta High School 2A Boys’ Basketball Championships from March 16-18.Finishing fifth in the 10-team event last year, the Saints are striving…
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High Prairie RCMP target ‘hot spots’ to curb crime

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Property crime was a growing concern for High Prairie RCMP in 2022.S/Sgt. Bryce Tarzwell says the problem continues.“The concern right now is the amount of theft, more specifically, rural property theft and crime,” says Tarzwell, who…
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