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PR Soup Kitchen gets financial boost

Northern Sunrise County donates $10,000 to cash-strapped group Susan Thompson South Peace News A lot more people have been eating at the Peace River Community Soup Kitchen. The soup kitchen has been providing free community meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and…
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Controversial bill sparks online petitions

Susan Thompson South Peace News The Peace River MLA who introduced the “conscience rights” bill has been seeking support for the bill through an official petition. MLA Dan Williams introduced private member’s bill 207 on Nov. 7 to allow doctors…
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Shelters must go, rules appeal board

Susan Thompson South Peace News Two prototype shelters must be removed from downtown Peace River after an appeal of the decision was denied. The mobile shelters were built by the PurpleRung Foundation, founded by Brent Taylor of Gun-Shy Investments and…
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Former Tangent resident celebrates 103rd birthday

Tom Henihan South Peace News Former Tangent resident, Cécile Sylvestre celebrated her 103rd birthday at Manoir du Lac in McLennan on Nov. 2. Seated behind her birthday cake, the mother of 12 children, with 38 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 19…
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Peace Region dancers compete in San Diego

3 participate in lifetime experience Susan Thompson South Peace News Three local dancers travelled to San Diego over the weekend for the unique opportunity to build their competitive dance careers. Rachel Greidanus, her older sister Sarah Greidanus, and Nyla Thietke…
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Evening of Elegance fundraiser sells out

Tom Henihan South Peace News The Smoky River Fire and Rescue Evening of Elegance fundraiser took place on Nov. 2. It was the fourth annual fundraiser event and the third hosted at the upstairs lounge of the Emergency Services Building…
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College honours long-serving employees

SPN Staff Northern Lakes College celebrated long- serving and retiring employees at the college’s annual Long-Service Awards Night in Slave Lake on Oct. 23. The evening celebrated a total of 425 years of combined service among all recipients, says an…
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Controversial bill introduced by MLA Williams

Susan Thompson South Peace News With his first bill, Peace River MLA Dan Williams has reopened the controversial debate on “conscience rights” in Alberta. Williams introduced Bill 207, the Conscience Rights [Health Care Providers] Protection Act on Nov. 7. Williams…
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‘If you build it [the trails], they will come’

Peace Valley Snow Riders persevere despite challenges Susan Thompson South Peace News Despite expensive damage to trails from past heavy snow, the Peace Valley Snow Riders are riding on. The club promoting responsible snowmobiling by building scenic trails presented an…
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Potable water now flowing to Dixonville and area

Susan Thompson South Peace News Water from the Town of Peace River is now flowing west to Dixonville and surrounding areas. Residents and representatives of the County of Northern Lights and Town of Peace River gathered for a ribbon cutting…
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NAR station crosses tracks to new home

Tom Henihan South Peace News On Nov. 1, 2018, the Town of Falher presented the keys to the Falher NAR Railway Station building to the Northern Alberta Railway and Historical Museum Society [NARHM] with the understanding that NARHM would move…
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McCuaig-Boyd accepts position

Susan Thompson South Peace News Former NDP Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd has accepted a new government post as a director of the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation. McCuaig-Boyd was appointed to the position by UCP Finance Minister Travis Toews as…
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Defending champs blitz Pirates in opener

Chris Clegg South Peace News Six different players scored to lead the defending champion Grande Prairie Athletics to a 6-3 win over the Falher Pirates in the opening night of NPHL action Nov. 1. Calvin Sanders, Max McNeil, Tanner Labbe,…
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PR Planning and Development grants temporary permit

Susan Thompson South Peace News ***CORRECTION: This story states that the permit was granted by Town Council when it was actually granted by the Town’s Development Officer. We apologize for the mixup. A new drop-in community centre in Peace River…
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Peace River opens new arena

Venue to become ‘heart and soul of Peace River’s sporting community’ Susan Thompson South Peace News The ribbon has been cut and the Baytex Energy Centre has officially opened its doors. The grand opening of the new regional multiplex on…
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