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Expectations surpassed! Over 445,000 signed!

Forever Canadian canvasser Cathy Wilcox, left, sits with Lorraine Shelp, who signed the petition Sept. 3 in High Prairie. (Edmonton) – A province-wide petition to advocate for Alberta remaining part of Canada has collected more than 455,000. “On Oct. 28,…
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Energy companies should clean own mess

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Coalition for Responsible Energy (C4RE) hosted a meeting in Falher at the Club Alouette on Oct. 16 to discuss various concerns regarding both active and abandoned wells and pipelines in Alberta. C4RE is a coalition…
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Peace River Curling Club gears up for new season

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Curling Club is gearing up for fun, inclusivity, strategy and precision, with its annual Oktoberfest wrapped up, signaling the start of a new season. Director of grants and funding Shelby O’Shea, says the club…
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Teachers gather in solidarity, seek public’s support

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter An Alberta-wide teacher’s strike began on Oct. 6, and teachers from across the province are now showing up in locations in various communities, vocalizing their concerns for the current state of the education system. Teachers in…
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Indigenous Cultural Site a place for all to heal

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A celebration held at the Sacred Heart Health Centre at McLennan Sept. 30 served two important purposes, said Terry Calliou, Indigenous wellness coordinator for Alberta Health Services, at the centre. The opening of the Indigenous Cultural…
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Women raise money to support cultural events

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Two Peace River women have been raising funds for Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee, a local organization they think does great work in the community. “We raised these funds for Peace River Interagency Aboriginal Committee because…
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Ribbon cut to open Château Beauséjour

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Over 150 people attended Heart River Housing’s grand opening of its newest seniors’ residence in Falher on Sept. 25. The new 20-unit seniors’ housing facility called Château Beauséjour is connected to the Villa Beauséjour and will…
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Guy couple celebrates 50th anniversary!

Posing with a cutout on their wedding day, Gilles and Valérie St. Amand, of Guy, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a sunny Aug. 30. The couple were married on a rainy August 30, 1975 at Guy. The happy couple…
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Tools stolen from rural shop near PR

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP is asking the public’s assistance to identify and locate four suspects and a vehicle in connection with a break-and-enter Sept. 5 at a shop in the area of Highway 986 and Highway 743.…
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Lussier honoured for volunteer work

At McLennan town council’s meeting Sept. 8 they honoured a fourth member of the McLennan Leisure and Recreation Society as their Volunteer-of-the-Year. Left- right are volunteer Denise Lussier accepting her award from Mayor Jason Doris. Other members including Francois Dubrule,…
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Random thief caught on video

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP seek citizens’ assistance to identify a male in connection with several thefts from vehicles at a parking lot downtown Peace River during the summer. Police responded July 27 to reports of a male…
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Donnelly woman welcomed home in RCMP Musical Ride

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A former Donnelly resident was welcomed home when the RCMP Musical Ride performed Aug. 27 at the Smoky River Fairgrounds. Corps Sgt. Major Elaine Maisonneuve was a member of the Musical Ride that attracted a crowd…
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Forever Canadian collecting signatures in the Peace region

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter There has been talk in Alberta about separation, either acting independently or joining the United States, with the conversation creating damaging uncertainty and unrest among Albertans. A group of canvassers across the province have joined forces…
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Mud Bog a main attraction at Ag Fair

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Agricultural Society’s Agricultural Fair was held on the weekend of August 16, with organizers happy with the turnout and all the support. “We appreciate all the people who attended our Smoky River Agricultural Fair…
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