Peace River museum has been recertified
The Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre is proud to announce that it has been recertified with the Recognized Museum designation from the Alberta Museums Association (AMA).
Boreal Centre receives $1.75 million grant
NAIT has received a $3 million grant for boreal reclamation, oil sands tailings and wireless technology from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Plug pulled on Winagami wading pool
The plug has been pulled on the popular children’s wading pool at Winagami Lake Provincial Park.
The decision has drawn concern from several municipal councils.
PR Shell Rotary House holds open house
The new Shell Rotary House across from the Peace River Hospital held an open house on June 20.
The open house was co-hosted by the Peace River Chamber of Commerce and included a free barbeque.
Perfect weather and excellent turnout
This year’s Peace River Powwow and Aboriginal Gathering took place on June 22 and 23 at the Peace River Agricultural Grounds in Northern Sunrise County.
Peace Regional RCMP and RCMP Major Crimes investigate homicide
Berwyn, Alta.- On June 26, 2019 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Peace Regional RCMP members were dispatched to a residence 30…
Mother deer gives birth to two babies at Peace River school while students watch
Students had a front row seat watching the miracle of birth when a pregnant doe deer gave birth to two fauns in the courtyard of their Peace River middle school.
PICs – Peace River celebrates centennial
A free concert held at Riverfront Park June 15 celebrated Peace River’s centennial with live bands, bouncy castles, free food and more. The event was organized by the Peace River centennial committee and is just one of several events being held to celebrate the town’s 100th year.
Peace River wildfire reception centre deactivated June 20
On June 20, the Peace River Reception Centre was deactivated after 31 continuous days of operation. During that time 894 wildfire evacuees from nine different communities received support through the Reception Centre, according to an official statement from the Town of Peace River.
Peace Region Dance Society ends season on a high note
The competitive dance season ended successfully for the Peace Region Dance Society (PRDS) with some impressive awards.
Dancers from both the competitive and recreational streams at the studio showed how far they had come since last fall at the final dance competition of the season, Northern Force Dance Competition in Grande Prairie from May 22 to 26.