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Benefit concert helps woman in need

Susan Thompson South Peace News A March 14 cancer benefit concert in Peace River was successful in raising some money for Mac Liquor Store employee Sandi Smith. Smith is fighting Stage 3 lung cancer and needs help with medical travel…
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3 vie for seat on McLennan town council

Richard Froese South Peace News A byelection in the Town of McLennan to fill a vacant councillor seat has not yet been postponed over the worldwide coronavirus [COVID-19] pandemic. McLennan voters are scheduled to go to the polls April 20.…
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CF will allow loan deferments

Susan Thompson South Peace News Community Futures Peace Country’s board has decided to allow their small business loan clients to defer some of their payments, if needed. Community Futures Peace Country has been helping business clients in rural Alberta with…
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HPE, Vanier rule Robo Rumble

Richard Froese South Peace News Students from High Prairie and Donnelly schools ruled at the second annual Robo Rumble robotics competition March 11-12 for High Prairie School Division. Elementary students in Grades 3-6 were added to the event in High…
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What can I do about COVID-19?

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and…
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Peace River dancer selected as member of Team Canada Dance

Off to World Dance Championships in Poland Susan Thompson South Peace News Peace River area dancer Rachel Greidanus has been selected to be part of Team Canada Dance. Team Canada Dance will represent Canada at the World Dance Championships in…
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Murder solved in Jean Cote theatre

Richard Froese South Peace News A double murder in Jean Cote was solved at a popular murder mystery dinner theatre March 7 and March 14. Mardi Gras was the theme of Bumped Off On Bourbon Street presented by the Local…
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Citizens take to streets to protest

Susan Thompson South Peace News A wave of protests against the provincial budget swept as far as Peace River and Slave Lake on Feb. 29. Protests were held in major centres like Calgary, Red Deer, and Edmonton, as well as…
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PR Fire Department requests ladder truck

Susan Thompson South Peace News Peace River may be getting a ladder truck for fighting local fires. Town Councillor Orren Ford brought up the need for a ladder truck during Peace River town council’s budget deliberations at the regular council…
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Coolest show on ice!

Susan Thompson South Peace News Skaters of all ages sparkled on the ice at the Baytex Arena during the Peace River Skating Club’s annual ice show. “So You Think You Can Skate” drew a crowd on March 1 as skaters…
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Let the good times roll!

Richard Froese South Peace News Seniors enjoyed a day of fun and games in Falher Feb. 28, which drew more than 80 people from the region. Carpet bowling, cribbage and pool were the big games at Club Alouette. “We had…
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Lambert awarded Kirkness Scholarship

Chris Clegg South Peace News A Falher Ecole Heritage Grade 11 student has been awarded a Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program Scholarship. Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest [CSNO] and École Héritage congratulate Katelyn Lambert on the achievement. The…
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Donovan memorial sparks controversy

Confidential complaints filed Susan Thompson South Peace News Controversy has erupted over a local memorial. Victorine “Jennifer” Donovan died on Oct. 8, 2019. An autopsy determined it was a homicide. Mathew Ian Blachford has been charged with a single count…
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Rotary House marks first anniversary

News is mostly positive but public is slow to respond Susan Thompson South Peace News After a full year of operation, Peace River’s Rotary House is getting a lot of use from Alberta Health Services, but the public has been…
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