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Mitchell named new NLC president

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northern Lakes College has named a new president and CEO to succeed the retiring Ann Everatt. The NLC’s board of governors announced in a news release Aug. 20 that Glenn Mitchell is assuming the position effective…
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Vision Credit Union shares good news

Paulette RobinsonFor South Peace News Vision Credit Union president Alan D. Fielding conveyed excellent news regarding the impressive financial performance of the corporation for the 2019 fiscal year at the annual general meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The meeting was…
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1 step at a time!

Firefighter raising money for worthy association Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News For the third year in a row Northern Sunrise County deputy fire chief Julien Bergeron will be running to raise money for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Association. Bergeron says he…
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Taking ‘virtual’ steps to boost health

Logan ClowFor South Peace News For Linda Good, taking part in Alberta Healthy Living Program [AHLP] workshops has helped her to make easy, positive improvements to her health. The Peace River resident, who’s participated in several free AHLP workshops in…
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Sportex scores $25,000 from St. Isidore Co-op

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Guy-Donnelly Sportex has scored big with a donation from a local agricultural business. St. Isidore Co-op in Falher presented a cheque for $25,000 to the Guy-Donnelly Sportex Society on Aug. 11 at the Sportex located in…
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Corvette crashes into Peace River home

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP announced Aug. 13 they have found the owner of the luxury car that crashed into a Peace River home, thanks to tips from the public. However, they have not named the owner or…
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A fishing licence lets you travel, but know the local regulations

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News (Editor’s note: unattributed information is from albertaregulations.ca) Fishing is a popular hobby in the Lesser Slave Lake area. Alberta fishing licences are valid across Alberta except for national parks, but the number of fish a…
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Masks will be available to students

SPN Staff An adequate supply of reusable face masks will be available when students return to classes in September to prevent the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as the pandemic continues. Masks will be mandatory for students from grades 4-12…
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Tour a local farm on Open Farm Days

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Several farms in the Peace River region invite everyone to visit them on the annual Alberta Open Farm Days set for Aug. 15-16. Albertans have more opportunities to support local farmers and explore their own backyard…
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Power outages leave many in the dark

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Residents in communities across the Peace were left without power after a severe electrical storm on the long weekend. Multiple power outages starting in the early hours of Monday Aug. 3 left short-handed crews scrambling as…
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Peace River woman found twice

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Miranda Berreth, a 47 year old female resident of Peace River, is safe after triggering local search and rescue efforts. Peace Regional RCMP asked the public for help searching for Berreth out of concern for her…
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A&W Burgers to Beat MS Day returns Aug. 20

SPN Staff A battle against multiple sclerosis will be supported at the 12th annual A&W Burgers to Beat MS Day on Aug. 20. For every Teen Burger sold, A&W will donate $2 to the MS Society of Canada to help…
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Agri producers do the Plot Walk near Falher

By Shelleen Gerbig,P.Ag, Extension Coordinator, SARDA Ag Research With COVID-19 managing everyone’s lives, it seemed doubtful that Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association (SARDA) would be able to host an event this summer. Fortunately, gathering restrictions were reduced. SARDA staff…
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Masvikeni new secretary-treasurer

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) welcomes Nick Masvikeni as the new secretary-treasurer. He started Aug. 17, says a news release July 30. “I feel humbled to have been entrusted with this opportunity to serve…
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