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Hemp plant off and running!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky Hemp Decortication Ltd. (SHDL) held two open houses to celebrate the official commencement of its decortication business. Open houses were held June 23 and June 25 to show investors and local municipal governments what the…
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Wave of farming’s future lies in drones

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Technology is rapidly entering every phase of life so it should be no surprise farming is included. A drone demonstration at Prairie Ag Sales & Rentals in High Prairie June 16 showed agriculture producers the benefits…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Increasing patrols in a cost-effective way and no security cameras strategically placed around town were the two clear messages sent from the public to High Prairie town council at a public forum to discuss crime June…
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Inspiration comes in many forms

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students show their true colours armed with a full semester of practice and exploration! Students are now enjoying summer holidays but – hopefully – continue honing their skills. Please check southpeacenews.com for photos…
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Chris Clegg The public forum on crime in High Prairie June 24 sent two clear messages to High Prairie town council: do not spend an estimated $87,000 on eight security cameras strategically placed in town and increase patrols. Rather, the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News What child or youth doesn’t love the midway rides at the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo? Once again this year, the Grouard Seniors are holding a contest which is sure to provide community spirit and provide…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Kapawe’no First Nation has purchased the entire Northern Lakes College (NLC) campus at Grouard and plans a major development. The sale was officially completed two weeks ago and Kapawe’no plans a celebration for July 7. To…
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Célébration des finissants a Ecole des Quatre-Vents

Le 21 juin dernier, l’Ecole des Quatre-Vents a souligné avec émotion et fierté la cohorte des finissants 2025. La cérémonie officielle s’est tenue a 15 h a l’école des Quatre-Vents a Peace River, suivie d’un banquet rassembleur, en presence des…
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Atikameg HeadStart celebrates 1st graduation of many!

Atikameg HeadStart held its 2025 graduation June 16 at the Atikameg Hall. The 22 graduating students proudly walked into the hall wearing gowns before taking their place at the front of the hall to eagerly await the presentation of their…
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Dix finissants de l’Ecole Héritage célébrés!

Couronnéves de courage, nous marquons notre heritage était le theme choisi pour honorer la classe des finissants 2025. Le vendredi 6 juin 2025, la communauté scolaire de l’Ecole Héritage a Falher s’est rassemblée pour célébrer ses ses finissantes et finissants…
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Rev. Terry Goerz,Redeemer Lutheran Church. Let me start with a piece of trivia! About 600 years ago England’s graveyards were filling up, so it was decided to reuse the graves. As they dug up the old coffins they discovered scratch…
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Peace River School Division Trustee Dion reinstated

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A Peace River area school trustee is back in his chair after Court of King’s Bench ruled June 11 that Peace River School Division erred in its decision to disqualify him. Ward 4 trustee Moise Dion…
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Party faithful attend UCP rally

Jeff BurgarSouth Peace News The June 19 United Conservative Party rally with Premier Danielle Smith was, by all measures, a roaring success for the Lesser Slave Lake UCP party. Just under 150 people from all corners of the constituency turned…
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