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‘Sales is an act of love’

Keynote speaker at PR Chamber of Commerce wine and cheese evening offers tips to increase sales Susan Thompson South Peace News The Peace River Chamber of Commerce celebrated Small Business Week with a wine and cheese social. Keynote speaker Shannon…
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Rootin’ tootin’ time enjoyed by all

Susan Thompson South Peace News The 2019 junior production The Wild, Wild, Wildest West … or How the West Was Dun, presented by Peace Players, ran at Athabasca Hall Oct. 24-27. Set in Low Humidity Chasm [instead of the usual…
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Cleanup order strikes controversy

It started as a trash issue, but grew to be about the homelessness Susan Thompson South Peace News A bylaw appeal meeting that was supposed to be about cleaning garbage has highlighted the ongoing issue of homelessness in Peace River.…
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PEACE Foundation seeks permit for drop-in centre

Susan Thompson South Peace News The PEACE Foundation has had another open house at their proposed downtown office and drop-in community centre, this time as part of the process of getting their development permit. Many area residents attended Oct. 17…
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Theatre group brings the past to life

Tom Henihan South Peace News A team of Live History performers comprised of Jasmine Bowen, Joshua Kitz and Curtis McGillvary presented two shows in McLennan Oct. 16. Along with its three core members, Live History theatre group has a roster…
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Job and Career Showcase prepares students

Susan Thompson South Peace News Peace River Glenmary School’s Grade 9-12 students learned more about their possible future careers at a very successful Community Job and Career Showcase. “Forget tables in the gym and a bunch of students walking around,…
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Grimshaw student earns Great Kids Award

Richard Froese South Peace News A Grimshaw teen has won a prestigious provincial award for students. Kyara Garnett is one of only 16 students across Alberta who received a 2019 Great Kids Award, says a news release from Holy Family…
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Viersen re-elected in landslide in Peace River-Westlock

Peace River-Westlock voters made their wishes crystal clear in the Oct. 21 vote. They want a Conservative government in Ottawa and did what they could to make that happen by returning Arnold Viersen to Ottawa. The MP is idling on…
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Tears flow at candlelight vigil

Susan Thompson South Peace News The tragic murder of a Peace River woman Oct. 8 has sent shockwaves through the community. RCMP responded to a report of an injured woman in the early hours of Oct. 8. Upon arrival, they…
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Centre Chevaliers’ ongoing renos receive $25,000 boost

Farm Credit Canada Agri-Spirit Fund awarded locally Tom Henihan South Peace News The Falher branch of Farm Credit Canada [FCC] presented a $25,000 cheque to Centre Chevaliers on Oct. 4, in support of the Centre’s refurbishment. Sociètè du Centre Communautaire…
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Candidates debate the issues at forum

Susan Thompson South Peace News The federal candidates for Peace River-Westlock squared off at the Belle Petroleum Centre for a respectful public forum on Oct. 9. It was a stark contrast to the televised leader’s debates, which often saw leaders…
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Teenage activist recognized

Susan Thompson South Peace News A Peace River teenager has been recognized for taking action on climate change. Dylan Underwood organized a youth climate strike in Peace River on Sept. 27. Students left Glenmary School at lunchtime with parent permission,…
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“If you want us to pay, we should have a say”

Rural municipalities raising alarm over policing costs Susan Thompson South Peace News The new UCP government is considering new legislation to make rural municipalities start paying for policing. The change will affect Northern Sunrise County, the M.D. of Smoky River,…
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Oktoberfest offers authentic Bavarian night

Tom Henihan South Peace News At the McLennan Recreation Board’s third annual Oktober- fest, it appeared that the dress code at Elks Hall called for lederhosen, haferl- schuhe boots and alpine hats for men, while women wore traditional dirndl or…
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Efforts to save Winagami wading pool continue

Richard Froese South Peace News The popular wading pool at Winagami Lake Provincial Park could be resuscitated. After it was closed by Alberta Environment and Parks in spring 2019, local municipalities lobbied the government to revive the pool. Village of…
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