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Peace River celebrates unique heritage

Susan Thompson South Peace News The Peace River library hosted an Alberta Culture Days event on Sept. 28 that included a bilingual storytime, a taco and bannock community meal, and a cultural talent show by members of the Scottish Dance…
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Henihan wins seat on McLennan council

71 votes tops the polls Richard Froese South Peace News Tom Henihan is the new councillor for the Town of McLennan. The former reporter with the Smoky River Express topped the polls in a byelection Sept. 26. Unofficial results were…
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Woman survives personal tragedy to help others

Walk to Remember raises awareness of pregnancy, infant loss Susan Thompson South Peace News Losing a baby is a tragedy most parents hope never to experience. For those parents and their families and friends who are grieving a baby, the…
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Peace River ready to open Baytex Centre

Grand opening scheduled for Oct. 19 Susan Thompson South Peace News Construction is essentially complete on the new Baytex Energy Centre in Peace River and the ribbon will be cut to officially open the facility before the end of October.…
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Town agrees to pay debt for Peace Country Sports Club

Susan Thompson South Peace News Since the Peace Country Sports Club publicly announced it will be closing its doors Aug. 31, the organization has been working to clear up its debts. The club managed the Al “Boomer” Adair Rec Centre.…
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Keeping the dream alive!

Chris Clegg South Peace News It is now 38 years and counting! Since the first Terry Fox Run in 1981, Francis Lessard has been involved in one way or another in helping realize Fox’s dream: to find a cure for…
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HPSD honours New Horizon Co-op

Richard Froese South Peace News A Falher business was rewarded by the High Prairie School Division for supporting students. New Horizon Co-op was named as the division’s recipient of the 2019 Alberta School Boards Association Friends of Education. Co-op manager…
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Petluks chosen for Farm Family Award

Susan Thompson South Peace News Will and Joan Petluk of P-Nutz Farm Inc. north of Nampa have won Farm Family of the year. The Petluks are one of thirteen families in Alberta being recognized by the 2019 BMO Farm Family…
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‘It’s our planet, too!’

Susan Thompson South Peace News Peace River students organized a walk in solidarity with global climate strikes Sept. 27. Five students started walking downtown at about 12:10 p.m., and were joined by a group of people along the way. The…
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‘Get Trudeau out,’ says MP Viersen

Richard Froese South Peace News Conservative candidate Arnold Viersen stopped in High Prairie on Sept. 23 on the federal election campaign trail. The serving MP for Peace River – Westlock shared his priorities and listened to voters. Opening oil lines…
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Mercer considering more satellite yards

Company submits plan to Northern Sunrise County Susan Thompson South Peace News Peace River’s pulp mill is working on improving its safety and possibly adding more satellite yards as part of the company’s ongoing development plans. Mercer Peace River Pulp…
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Big Lakes, Smoky River finalize shared plan

Richard Froese South Peace News An inter-municipal development plan for Big Lakes County and the M.D. of Smoky River has been finalized. Both councils adopted the IDP bylaw at their regular meetings Sept. 11. After a silent public hearing, Big…
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United Floors wins PR Chamber Golf Tournament

Susan Thompson South Peace News Golfers flocked to the annual Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament to enjoy some of the last golfing days of the year. This year’s tournament was held on Sept. 13 at the…
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Ducks Unlimited annual banquet fundraiser Oct. 26

Tom Henihan South Peace News The Smoky River chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host its annual banquet fundraiser at Centre Chevaliers in Falher, Saturday, Oct. 26. The event features dinner, raffles, and a silent and live auction, offering decoys, prints,…
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