Sky-high entertainment at the Peace Regional Air Show
The skies certainly “came alive” at the 2019, Peace Regional Air Show on July 31.
With the weather uncertain but mainly cooperative, the 3-hour air display took off around 1.30 pm.
Harmon Valley Fall Fair happens August 17
Harmon Valley Ag Society and Northern Sunrise County present the 37th annual Harmon Valley Fall Fair on August 17, beginning at 1pm.
Peace Country Sports Club to shut down August 31
The Peace Country Sports Club (PCSC) has publicly announced it will be closing its doors on August 31. The club…
Peace River group joins national call for CBC to host climate change debate
A small group of people in Peace River braved a rain storm to join a nation-wide protest to demand that the CBC host a federal leaders’ debate on climate change.
“Change the Debate” events were held across the country during the evening news on July 17.
Future of daycare pilot grant now uncertain
Peace River’s only daycare is preparing for a possible increase in fees next spring now that a popular $25 per day childcare pilot program is under review by the new UCP government.
Town of Peace River seeks ideas for centennial time capsule items
The Town of Peace River is asking residents to submit ideas about what to put in a time capsule that will be sealed later this year as part of Peace River’s Centennial Celebrations.
The time capsule will be opened in 50 years during the Town’s sesquicentennial year in 2069.
Peace River cyclists raise thousands for kids with cancer
Local pharmacist Tony Nickonchuk of Peace River committed to cycling 100km each day for three days through the Canadian Rockies as part of the Tour for Kids Alberta fundraiser.
Duane Steele plays for another sold out crowd in Nampa
Chart topping country artist Duane Steele was back at Farmers Restaurant in Nampa on June 28 for an intimate acoustic show featuring some old favourites as well as new songs.
Peace River celebrates Canada Day
The rain may have delayed the fireworks show until Monday night but it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits for Peace River’s Canada Day celebrations.
Peace River church burns down
The Seventh Day Adventist Church on 98 Ave in Peace River and a house next to it burned down in the early hours of July 3.
The fire department got the call at about 3 a.m. and both buildings were on fire by the time firefighters responded.