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Northern Sunrise cancels over $2M in taxes
Bankrupt oil and gas companies who have stopped paying their property taxes have become a major problem for Northern Sunrise County.
But a recent Supreme Court decision against the county could have major implications for municipalities in the same situation across Alberta.
2 Peace Region volunteers win Star Awards
Two Peace region volunteers received awards for being star volunteers at a ceremony at Alberta Government House on Dec. 5.
The Stars Of Alberta Awards recognizes extraordinary Albertans for their outstanding volunteer contributions to their communities.
Red Apple collects toys for children
Many local children will receive toys thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Red Apple stores in High Prairie, Falher and Peace River in the annual toy drive that ended Dec. 7.
NET team inspires students
A special leadership team is inspiring students in local Catholic schools.
A NET ministries team served in St. Andrew’s School from Nov. 21 to Dec. 8.
Viersen’s goal: defeat Trudeau!
Newly-elected MP Arnold Viersen is promising to work for the betterment of all sectors of the economy.
“I will continue to fight for forestry, farming and the oil and gas sectors that are the heartbeat of our communities,” he says.
STARS receives $2M boost
STARS air ambulance has had a good fundraising year thanks to a sold out lottery, but is still facing some funding uncertainty.
The air ambulance service is a critical way for those living in rural communities or working in remote areas to get rapid transport to medical services.
Competing petitions show large opposition to ‘conscience rights’ bill
Susan Thompson South Peace News The Peace River MLA who introduced the “conscience rights” bill has been seeking support for…
College honours long-serving employees
Northern Lakes College celebrated long- serving and retiring employees at the college’s annual Long-Service Awards Night in Slave Lake on Oct. 23.
The evening celebrated a total of 425 years of combined service among all recipients, says an NLC news release dated Oct. 23.
Shelters must go, rules appeal board
Two prototype shelters must be removed from downtown Peace River after an appeal of the decision was denied.
The mobile shelters were built by the PurpleRung Foundation, founded by Brent Taylor of Gun-Shy Investments and his partner, Trudy Plazier.