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Nampa FCSS marking International Day for Older Persons

Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services is welcoming all seniors to participate in its International Day for Older Persons Luncheon and Bingo, to celebrate them for their contribution to regional communities. The event is being held on Oct.…
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Meet Ms. Western Canada!

A Smoky River resident has been chosen to be the official representative of the western provinces, being dubbed Ms. Western Canada. Sasha Laboucan, born and raised in McLennan, was recently honoured with the title. She says Ms. Western Canada celebrates…
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Crime Stoppers signs available to communities

An initiative has been launched to help deter crime, promote anonymous reporting, and strengthen safety in communities across rural Alberta. Crime Stoppers Rural Sign Campaign kicked off in 2025, and many local communities (including Peace River) are taking advantage of…
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Spend time with a pup on a Dog Day Out

Do you love dogs but don’t have a schedule that allows you to adopt one into your home and life? Peace Regional SPCA has come up with an idea to allow people to spend quality one-on-one time with a canine…
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Trip down memory lane!

Old and classic vehicles were shown at Donnelly at the annual Smoky River Show and Shine at the annual Smoky River Mud Bogs at the Donnelly fairgrounds. The show attracted about 10 vehicles, event organizer Korby Boulet says. Some vehicles…
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SARDA celebrates 40th anniversary!

SARDA Ag Research held its 40th Anniversary celebration on Aug. 5-6 at its headquarters west of Donnelly. The event was meant to put a focus on the entire agricultural industry, inclusive of grains, pulses, oilseeds, forage and specialty crops in…
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Parks Day celebrates Alberta’s playgrounds

Winagami Lake Provincial Park between High Prairie and McLennan celebrated Canada Parks Day with an afternoon of activities July 18. Held the third Saturday of July, the day celebrates national, provincial and territorial parks and to encourage people to learn…
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Teddy bears, stuffies rescued

A few children from the Smoky River region had their teddy bears and/or favourite stuffies receive some tender loving care at a Teddy Bear triage July 20 at the Sacred Heart Health Centre Ambulance Station. Broken bones, a broken tail,…
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Time to relax, enjoy!

Sacred Heart Community Health Centre at McLennan celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 at the hospital, on the lawn east of the main building. A barbecue was held including salads, hotdogs and hamburgers, and refreshments. Indigenous music was also…
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Co-op wishes ‘Happy Retirement’

Two staff at St. Isidore Co-op recently retired and were recognized by the store for their years of dedicated service and well-earned retirement at customer appreciation days June 23. Roger Bergeron retires after 39 years of dedicated service in the…
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Free fishing, fun and a lot more!

An enjoyable late morning and early afternoon occurred July 11 when the Lesser Slave Lake Watershed Council hosted the annual Kids Can Catch at Winagami Lake Provincial Park boat launch. Included in the fun was a free barbecue including hotdogs…
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Red & white on full display at McLennan

McLennan celebrated Canada Day in class on July 1, with celebrations at both the Kimiwan Birdwalk and Interpretive Centre and O’Mahony Conservation areas. Beginning at the Railway Museum and Bird Walk, a lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers were served by…
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Sun shines on Honey Festival Parade!

The June 13 parade was a big hit at the annual Falher Honey Festival held June 12-14 under warm and sunny skies. About 20 entries participated in the parade, with businesses, organizations and lots of candy.
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Annual Falher Honey Festival a’buzz’ with many activities

The Falher Honey Festival returned June 12-14 with activities based on Central Ave. between Main St. and First St. and on First St. Activities included a pancake breakfast, a show-and-shine, street mini market, children’s games, a book sale at Falher…
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River Days keeps getting bigger, better!

Peace River Rotaract River Days has once again provided a street party that will be talk of the town for the next year. The ever-popular River Days were held for the third year in a row in downtown Peace River…
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