East Peace Gas helps local families

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Local area gas provider, East Peace Gas Co-op, was selected by Gas Alberta to give back to their community earlier this month via the Gas Alberta Gives Back Program.East Peace Gas Co-op manager Dale Dupuis says…
FCC grant will help Girouxville upgrade centre

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Village of Girouxville received a $3,000 grant from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) on March 14 that will help offset expenses on an upcoming project.The Village has identified a number of retrofits they would like to make…
Lodge addition at Falher receives $1.2M funding boost

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Heart River Housing (HRH) received news from the Alberta government March 9, they will be receiving some funding to assist in the building of new units at the Villa Beausejour in Falher.The funding will come from…
Murder mystery returns to Jean Cote

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A murder in Jean Cote was solved at a popular murder mystery dinner theatre that returned after being cancelled in 2021 and 2022 by COVID-19 restrictions.Secrets, Scandals and Superheroes was presented by the Local Actors Having…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Options at PRJH range from band to lifeguarding

By PRJH StaffFor South Peace News This is the news from Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie.Last week, the honours students spent one afternoon bowling. It was great to see how many students were able to participate. There…
Realty market expected to rise in Peace

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Housing and real estate sales in the Peace River region are expected to pick up in 2023, says one local realtor.Layne Gardner predicts the real estate market in the Peace Country region will be stronger than…
Seniors provided with living options

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter One of the most daunting decisions we face as we age is where we want to reside when we require a little more assistance with daily tasks and can no longer manage living in our own…
FABuLAS rallying to aid Centre Chevaliers

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter FABuLAS is welcoming people from around the region to participate in its Easter Brunch on April 2.The Falher & Area Beautification & Leisure Activities Society (FABuLAS) is hosting the brunch as a fundraiser for the Centre…
Twilight skaters dazzle on ice

The Twilight Figure Skating Club based out of Donnelly held its 2023 Skating Carnival Feb. 26 at the Guy-Donnelly Sportex. The event gives the skaters a chance to perform the skills learned during the season in front of family and…