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UCP’s Sinclair wins Lesser Slave Lake
Joe McWilliamsfor South Peace News A majority of Lesser Slave Lake voters chose Scott Sinclair of the United Conservative Party as their new MLA on May 29. Sinclair, a 38-year-old business owner, replaces the UCP’s Pat Rehn as MLA for…
Production error leads to misidentification
On Page 18 of the May 24, 2023 South Peace News the photo identifying Wanda Lynn Lekisch and Nancy O’Neill were incorrect (switched in error during production). South Peace News apologizes to both parties for the error.
Today in High Prairie: June 1, 2023
Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmail.com and/or spneditor@outlook.com. What’s Happening Today – June 1, 2023 7 p.m.…
Wildfires 2023: 1 person’s account
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter I have never experienced such fear as I did the last couple of weeks watching fire engulf thousands of acres of trees close to my land near Reno. As a professional outfitter, I was out bear…
Peace River Traditional Pow Wow returns June 3-4
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Traditional Pow Wow is set to return on June 3-4 at the Peace River Agricultural Grounds. The aboriginal traditional event will be filled with music, dancing and celebration throughout the two-day event. Sponsored by…
Peace River’s leaky museum roof is getting replaced
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Rains over May 20-22 long weekend made it clear the Peace River Museum and Archive’s roof requires a total replacement, after a significant amount of water leaked into the building. A formal inspection completed last fall…
Nampa/NSC announce Seniors’ Week lineu
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services is welcoming all to celebrate our seniors during Seniors’ Week from June 5-10. FCSS director Amber Houle says they are helping promote both events they are planning, as…
Northern Sunrise FCSS ready to help wildfire victims
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter With fires ravaging almost one million hectares of land in Northern Alberta, many people will be seeking assistance to find resources to help them overcome major losses. The fires in South Peace News’ readership area burned…
Moose mural to be replaced
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River was approached by tenants of a building in the downtown core to repaint a mural that was erected to beautify the community. The moose mural at 9616 – 100 St. has been…
Help is available!
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The aftermath of wildfires throughout the area will pose large burdens on many people as they navigate their way through the devastation of losing homes and possessions. A Grande Prairie business is reaching out to the…
Today in High Prairie: May 31, 2023
Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmail.com and/or spneditor@outlook.com. What’s Happening Today – May 31, 2023 10:30 –…
Repertoire stages a wonderful show of dance
High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society staged its annual year-end recital May 13 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre performing arts centre to wrap up the dance season. Dancers ranged in age from preschoolers to those in their upper teens. Many…
Time to get tough on criminals, says MP
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Peace River – Westlock MP Arnold Viersen would like to see the federal government do more for victims of crime. “It is well reported that violent crime across Canada has drastically gone up 32 per cent…
Court Docket – ‘Liquid warmth’ stolen to keep warm, man tells court
H.P. court docketMay 15, 2023Justice S.P. Hinkley A 23-year-old man was sentenced to a couple of days in jail after stealing a bottle of liquor from a High Prairie liquor store.Christian Rick Deltess, 23, was sentenced to two days after…
Editorial – Now I lay me down to sleep!
Chris Clegg It is less than one week until the May 29 Alberta election and it is safe to say it’s been as exciting as watching paint dry or grass grow. Writing from High Prairie, perhaps it is because the…
Today in High Prairie: May 30, 2023
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Town of McLennan Spring Clean-Up May 26-29
Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan’s Spring Clean-Up begins Friday, just a little bit later than other years. Council decided at its April 12 meeting to hold the clean-up May 26-29, about one week later than other years. “Hopefully, it will…