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Happy birthday! Now run 57 km!

Susan Thompson South Peace News While most people spend their birthday enjoying cake and presents, a Peace River woman spent her birthday running 57 km. Peggy Pike is no stranger to long runs, especially for charity. She has organized the…
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Morin wins byelection in Falher

Richard Froese South Peace News The Town of Falher council welcomes Daniel Morin as its new councillor. Morin fills the seat by acclamation when nominations closed Feb. 3 at noon. He was scheduled to be sworn at the regular council…
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‘Now we will have answers’

Murder suspect reserves plea during first court apperance Susan Thompson South Peace News There is new hope that justice will be done for Jennifer Donovan after a local man was arrested for her murder. Victorine “Jennifer” Donovan was murdered on…
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Viersen apologizes over sex trade remark

Chris Clegg South Peace News Peace River – Westlock MP Arnold Viersen found himself in hot water Feb. 4 after a controversial remark made in the House of Commons during debate. Viersen asked NDP MP Laurel Collins if she’s ever…
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Peace Parent Link says ‘farewell’

Susan Thompson South Peace News Local parents raised the alarm on social media when a Family Day event at the Baytex Energy Centre was also advertised as a “farewell” to Peace Parent Link. Peace River’s Parent Link program has been…
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Province ‘softens the blow’

Government defers rural policing payments Susan Thompson South Peace News Rural municipalities will have some time to come up with the money for new policing costs. In a letter dated Jan. 20, Minister of Justice Doug Schweitzer wrote to Rural…
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McLennan honours valued volunteers

Tom Henihan South Peace News The Town of McLennan held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Night Feb. 1, celebrating the selfless contributions of those who offer their time and talents for the benefit of the community. In acknowledgment of the contribution…
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Carnaval de St. Isidore showcases francophone culture

Richard Froese South Peace News Francophone culture will be centre stage at the 38th annual Carnaval de St. Isidore from Feb. 14-16. A variety of activities and colourful entertainers are scheduled at the St. Isidore Cultural Centre, organized by the…
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Pirates rally to take series lead

Chris Clegg South Peace News “Eight is enough!” Sound familiar? The 1970s TV series may well have been the battle cry of the Falher Pirates after dropping the first game of their NPHL Preliminary Series 4-2 to the visiting Grimshaw…
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$75,000 boost for literacy provided by Cenovus

Chris Clegg South Peace News Literacy programs throughout Northland School Division received a big boost Feb. 4, thanks to a $75,000 donation from Cenovus Energy Inc. The money covers programs for the 2019-20 school year and illustrates a continued commitment…
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$331,763.60 LOTTO 6/49 prize in Northern Alberta

Chris Clegg South Peace News Bernard Maisonneuve was tidying up from the holidays when he discovered something big. He checked his lottery ticket and discovered he had won $331,763.60 on the Saturday, Jan. 4 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Maisonneuve, who lives…
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Juno nominee Cardinal to perform in PR

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News A Juno nominated artist is coming to Peace River’s underground Music Society on Feb. 8. Celeigh Cardinal, who is originally from the Peace Country, heard Jan. 28 she was nominated for the Juno for Indigenous Artist…
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HIGH PRAIRIE LADIES BONSPIEL

Lisa Zabolotniuk’s High Prairie rink won the High Prairie Ladies Bonspiel Jan. 24-25 after defeating last year’s winner, Kay Savill, 10-6 in the final. Last year, Savill defeated Zabolotniuk 8-3 to win the event. Linda Labbe’s Peace River rink won…
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Crane collapses on Peace River Bridge

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News A crane has collapsed on the new Peace River bridge construction site. The collapse happened Jan. 27, the same day bridge manager Tyler Wilson presented an update on bridge construction to the Peace River Rotary Club.…
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Unions rally in Peace River

Workers will not stand for proposed cut, wage freezes Susan Thompson South Peace News Just days after the opening of the new Sunrise Medical Clinic, protestors were marching in front of it Jan. 22 to oppose what they say are…
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