Prospectors strike gold in first wins
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Prospectors struck gold twice for their first wins of the season in the…
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4 categories to enter at Northern Sunrise
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County is also celebrating Halloween with a decorating contest.Residents are encouraged to decorate their…
Fire Prevention Week – Embrace the theme, says Peace River department
The Peace River and County of Northern Lights fire departments are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)…
Fire Prevention Week – Northern Sunrise answers the call
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County Protective Services [NSCPS] manages and operates three fire stations located in the hamlet…
Pioneers edge Renegades in thriller
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River Pioneers edged the hometown High Prairie Renegades 25-24 in high school football in a…
PR High class celebrates 2021 commencement
“Starry Night” was the theme as Peace River High School honoured 44 students in the graduating class of 2021 in a ceremony June 22 in the school.
Principal Mark Owens commended the students for their perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020.
“One thing that we have learned over the past couple of years is that we cannot be sure of anything,” Owens says.
Glenmary class celebrates 2021 commencement
Glenmary School in Peace River honoured the graduating class of 2021 during official ceremonies June 25 at the school.
“’21 and Done” was the theme for the celebration.
School principal David Amiot encouraged and congratulated the 76 graduates for their efforts during challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PIC – Eagle Feather Protocol ceremony held
The Eagle Feather Protocol is now part of the Peace Regional RCMP. The eagle feather is used as an option to swear legal oaths at the detachment, and part of the RCMP’s commitment to create a more inclusive and relevant justice system for Indigenous people.
PRSD, CSNO say ‘no’ to curriculum pilot
Peace River School Division has joined other major divisions across the province in refusing to pilot a new K-6 curriculum during the 2021-22 school year.
An update to Alberta’s curriculum that began in 2016 had been nearly completed under the NDP’s government after input from thousands of Albertans.
PR Chamber presents annual Davis Awards
During the week of Jan. 25-29, the Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce presented its annual Davis Awards. The chamber recognizes several businesses each year for excellence in several categories.