Peace River Trade Show promotes “Shop Local”
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Businesses and organizations were in the spotlight at the annual Peace River Spring Trade Show held May 5-6. About 2,000 people attended the show, down slightly from last year, says Ramona Thoma, executive director of the…
Proposed solar project receives ‘positive’ response at open house
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace Energy Cooperative (PEC) held an open house to introduce Peace River residents to a proposed solar project set to be erected by the airport in Peace River. PEC held its open house on May 4,…
A partnership that works!
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Sometimes the world seems hopeless, and people struggle to find a reason to smile. Local woman Casey Szmata has teamed up with Peace River Tim Hortons to host an annual campaign to help raise funds to…
Northern Lakes College rolls out Class 1 driver training program
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northern Lakes College is the proud owners of a shiny new semi truck. The truck is being used to to provide Class 1 driver training in the region, cites a news release April 19. College administration…
Regarding fires: what you can do and what you can’t
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Outdoor fire restrictions in the Slave Lake and Peace River forest areas were placed May 2 as the fire danger rose to very high. The danger in the Peace River area climbed to extreme on May…
Firefighters take ‘HEAT’ in Peace River
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Fire- fighters from across Alberta gathered in Peace River for the 23rd annual Northern Hands-on Education and Awareness Training (HEAT) Fire Conference May 3-6. Organized by fire chiefs of the Peace region, the event offers a…
Fire in the hills
Powerlifters from 9 to 74 compete in Slave Lake
Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Champion Fitness Open had 37 powerlifters aged nine to 74 years compete. “The event was probably the smoothest we’ve had,” says organizer Khalil Mouallem. “It went great and everyone was happy with it.” Jad Mouallem,…
Sing praises to the Lord!
The High Prairie Community Gospel Sing returned April 30, held on the fifth Sunday of the month. About 40 people from several local churches enjoyed an evening of hymns and choruses at the High Prairie Church of the Nazarene. Several…
Prairie River Junior High athletes win medals at badminton zones
PRJH StaffFor South Peace News This is the news from Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie.Here are some important dates to remember:May 9 – Monthly Assembly.May 12- No school PD Day.May 19 – No School Day in Lieu.May…
Spring Rodeo returns
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Amateur Spring Rodeo returned for the first time since 2019 after being cancelled by COVID-19 restrictions. Riders on horses and bulls were rockin’ and rollin’ at the 11th annual spring rodeo April 29-30…
Oar, Okemow, Yellowknee winners in KTCEA Spelling Bee
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority (KTCEA) held its First Annual Spelling Bee April 25 at Atikameg School. Students from the six schools in the KTCEA School Division participated. Five of the schools had at least one student…
Copeland manager of Falher, High Prairie locations
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Fountain Tire has appointed Jeff Copeland as the manager of the Falher location. He remains manager of the High Prairie location with more than 10 years experience. Copeland has been employed with Fountain Tire for more…
Student art enhances Pleasantview
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A flavour of youth has been added to a special project at a seniors’ lodge in High Prairie. Art students at E.W. Pratt High School completed a colourful sign for a new greenhouse at Pleasantview Lodge.…