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Free fishing, fun and a lot more!

An enjoyable late morning and early afternoon occurred July 11 when the Lesser Slave Lake Watershed Council hosted the annual Kids Can Catch at Winagami Lake Provincial Park boat launch. Included in the fun was a free barbecue including hotdogs…
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Red & white on full display at McLennan

McLennan celebrated Canada Day in class on July 1, with celebrations at both the Kimiwan Birdwalk and Interpretive Centre and O’Mahony Conservation areas. Beginning at the Railway Museum and Bird Walk, a lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers were served by…
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Sun shines on Honey Festival Parade!

The June 13 parade was a big hit at the annual Falher Honey Festival held June 12-14 under warm and sunny skies. About 20 entries participated in the parade, with businesses, organizations and lots of candy.
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Annual Falher Honey Festival a’buzz’ with many activities

The Falher Honey Festival returned June 12-14 with activities based on Central Ave. between Main St. and First St. and on First St. Activities included a pancake breakfast, a show-and-shine, street mini market, children’s games, a book sale at Falher…
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River Days keeps getting bigger, better!

Peace River Rotaract River Days has once again provided a street party that will be talk of the town for the next year. The ever-popular River Days were held for the third year in a row in downtown Peace River…
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Diamonds dedicated in memory of young men

Not a dry eye was remaining on June 12 at the grand opening of Falher Ball Diamonds as two of the diamonds were officially named in memory of two young, respected and loved Falher men. “The official names of the…
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Rotaract awarded Key to the Town

Peace River kicked off its annual Rotaract River Days with an inaugural Key to the Town presentation. Peace River Rotaract received the key in recognition of the organization’s extraordinary volunteer service and lasting contribution to the community. Mayor Shelly Shannon…
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A great day for Falher! Sports court opens!

An outdoor recreational facility has been added in Falher to serve the region. The Smoky River Outdoor Community Multisport Court and Beach Volleyball Courts park at Ecole Héritage officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 13 during the annual Falher…
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Crosswalk painting remembers the past

Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee hosts an annual Truth and Reconciliation crosswalk painting to ensure the conversations continue about Indigenous history in Canada. The beautiful work of Indigenous artist Judy (Jude) Ducharme is on display in Peace River each year…
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Almost $5,000 raised at first Colour Run

Over 200 participants took part in the first-ever Peace River Colour Run held June 13. The event was held at the Peace River Agricultural Society grounds, and organizer Candace Dobransky says she was overwhelmed with the turnout. “We were thrilled…
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Act of vandalism inspires man to act

Many communities across Alberta allow non-profit organizations to apply to their municipality to paint crosswalks in celebration or reflection of important moments in history. These crosswalks are inclusive of, but not limited to, Métis Landscape Crosswalks, Decorative Crosswalks to add…
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Tornado strikes Girouxville

A tornado touched down in the village of Girouxville June 15 that pulled trees from the Earth, ripped roofs on homes and corporate buildings, and left community members scrambling to work collectively in the aftermath. Just after 8 p.m. on…
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Kimiwan Naturalists planning $55,000 upgrade to bird walk

Its beauty cannot be compared to any other location in the Smoky River Region. The quiet, peaceful, Zen-like atmosphere of the Kimiwan Bird Walk and Interpretive Centre is the perfect location for people to go clear their heads after a…
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Thanks extended for a job well done – and appreciated!

Each year, essential workers across Alberta are recognized during Rural Health Week for the tireless job they do to help people in dire straits. The Smoky River Regional Healthcare Professional Attraction and Retention Committee hosts a sponsored coffee break for…
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Beautifying Peace River: 1 step at a time!

Peace River Rotaract has accelerated its community beautification efforts, adding the newest addition to their lineup of community projects with the Rotaract Refresh. Rotaract president Louise Small says the group is focusing on refreshing corners of Peace River that they…
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