Thieves target Nampa Fire Station
The Village of Nampa’s public works and fire hall were both broken into sometime over the weekend of March 21-22.
Nampa’s public works was entered forcibly through a back gate and door. Several tools were stolen.
THINGS TO KNOW
Peacefest falls victim to COVID-19
The newly-revamped Peacefest music festival was officially cancelled on March 26.
“Due to COVID-19 and the uncertain times we decided this year wasn’t the year to host the event,” chairperson Leah Wood says in a public statement.
PR’s ‘Iceman’ completes 100th dip
Peace River’s Iceman has completed his goal of taking 100 consecutive ice water dips.
John Mark Earle has been cutting holes in the ice of the Peace River and other local bodies of water every day since Dec. 16, 2019 and then submerging himself despite northern Alberta’s freezing winter temperatures.
Girl takes to the slopes to hone her craft
A McLennan area girl has lost her chance to compete at the Arctic Winter Games in a sport not too many dare take on the challenge for.
Nora Dubrule, 11, qualified for Team Alberta North in snowboarding.
Citizens take to streets to protest
A wave of protests against the provincial budget swept as far as Peace River and Slave Lake on Feb. 29.
Protests were held in major centres like Calgary, Red Deer, and Edmonton, as well as in many smaller rural communities.
PR Fire Department requests ladder truck
Peace River may be getting a ladder truck for fighting local fires.
Town Councillor Orren Ford brought up the need for a ladder truck during Peace River town council’s budget deliberations at the regular council meeting on Feb. 24.
Coolest show on ice!
Skaters of all ages sparkled on the ice at the Baytex Arena during the Peace River Skating Club’s annual ice show.
“So You Think You Can Skate” drew a crowd on March 1 as skaters showed off their lunges, toe jumps, spins and lifts.
Donovan memorial sparks controversy
Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Controversy has erupted over a local memorial. Victorine “Jennifer” Donovan died on Oct. 8, 2019. An…
Peace Energy opens Peace River office
Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News The Peace Energy Renewable Energy Cooperative has officially opened its new office in downtown Peace River.…
PR Airport to be turned over to non-profit organization
After a special public meeting with all of the Town of Peace River’s municipal partners, council has decided to move ahead with the process of turning ownership and operations of the airport to a non-profit organization.