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Vouchers, quilts bring warm Christmas cheer

Richard Froese South Peace News More than 50 families in the Falher nad McLennan areas will have a special Christmas with support from their community. A total of 54 families and individuals received a food voucher from the Smoky River…
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Northern Sunrise cancels over $2M in taxes

Oil & gas companies score win in Supreme Court Susan Thompson South Peace News Bankrupt oil and gas companies who have stopped paying their property taxes have become a major problem for Northern Sunrise County. But a recent Supreme Court…
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2 Peace Region volunteers win Star Awards

Susan Thompson South Peace News Two Peace region volunteers received awards for being star volunteers at a ceremony at Alberta Government House on Dec. 5. The Stars Of Alberta Awards recognizes extraordinary Albertans for their outstanding volunteer contributions to their…
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Red Apple collects toys for children

Richard Froese South Peace News Many local children will receive toys thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Red Apple stores in High Prairie, Falher and Peace River in the annual toy drive that ended Dec. 7. Fill-a-Sleigh Day concluded…
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NET team inspires students

Richard Froese South Peace News A special leadership team is inspiring students in local Catholic schools. A NET ministries team served in St. Andrew’s School from Nov. 21 to Dec. 8. The National Evangelization Team [NET] organization mission is to…
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100 years of memories celebrated

Susan Thompson South Peace News After a year of centennial events, Peace River got one more cake in celebration of the town’s 100th birthday. Some of the activities for the centennial over the year included planting 100 trees, having two…
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School boards coping with budget cuts

Divisions finding ways to keep teachers despite “challenging” provincial budget Susan Thompson South Peace News Despite funding shortfalls in the wake of the provincial budget, local school divisions have found ways to keep their front-line teaching staff. The Ministry of…
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Controversial ‘conscience bill’ delayed until spring

Susan Thompson South Peace News Peace River MLA Dan Williams was in the midst of a passionate speech in defence of his private member’s Bill 207, also known as the “conscience rights” bill, when an adjournment of the Alberta legislature…
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NLC forging ahead despite funding cut

Rather than worrying about budgets, NLC brass highlights many success stories coming from operations Joe McWilliams For South Peace News It may not be quite ‘business as usual’ at Northern Lakes College, given a three per cent reduction in provincial…
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Baumgartner, Gamble scuttle Pirates

Chris Clegg South Peace News Eight days ago the Falher Pirates embarrassed the visiting Manning Comets by handing them a 13-2 beat down. You just had the feeling that goaltender Braden Gamble and company would put in a much better…
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STARS receives $2M boost

Susan Thompson South Peace News STARS air ambulance has had a good fundraising year thanks to a sold out lottery, but is still facing some funding uncertainty. The air ambulance service is a critical way for those living in rural…
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Viersen’s goal: defeat Trudeau!

Chris Clegg South Peace News Newly-elected MP Arnold Viersen is promising to work for the betterment of all sectors of the economy. “I will continue to fight for forestry, farming and the oil and gas sectors that are the heartbeat…
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Record attendance at Falher Christmas Expo

Tom Henihan South Peace News The sixth annual Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day took place at Centre Chevaliers Nov. 23. An estimated 1,491 people visiting the event and 70 tables offered unique craft and novelty items, along with jewelry,…
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Committee kills controversial bill

Susan Thompson South Peace News The controversial “conscience rights” bill put forward by rookie Peace River MLA Dan Williams has been stopped in committee. After the bill passed first reading with support from a majority of the UCP caucus, it…
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Agricultural disaster declared by NSC

Susan Thompson South Peace News Northern Sunrise County has joined Birch Hills County, Saddle Hills County and the County of Grande Prairie in declaring an agricultural disaster for local farmers. The Agricultural Service Board met on Nov. 18 and asked…
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