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What’s a French Fries’ best friend!Test Kitchen Insider’s ‘Ask Sarah’ columnist has declared it is Heinz ketchup!“After testing, we can confirm Heinz really is the best,” she writes in her June 23 column.This thick, glossy ketchup had the best balance…
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What a show!

The North Country Fair took place June 19-22 in the Driftpile River Valley. There were many performances and so many sights to see. The fair, held since 1979, brings thousands of people to the region. The all-genre outdoor music festival…
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Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program will be at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in McLennan July 10-12. Screen Test provides mammograms to individuals 45-74 years of age at no cost but appointments are required. Clients can contact (1-800)…
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3 injured in accident involving bus

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Three people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a Peace River School Division bus was involved in an accident June 20 near Grimshaw. PRSD says in a news release another vehicle struck the bus, causing it…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has redrafted a land-use bylaw that would allow people living in a country residential (CR) district to have livestock on their property. At its regular meeting June 11, council gave first reading to…
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Rupertsland Institute supports Métis people in Alberta in many ways including a tattoo training program for Metis students who live in Treaty 8 territory. Jolene Mearon works at the High Prairie office and reported on the program at High Prairie…
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Grimshaw town council voted at its June 11 meeting to hold only one meeting in July and August, one less than the usual two. The meetings scheduled for July 9 and Aug. 13 are cancelled, meetings will be held July…
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Students learn history in fun way

Each year, Colette Caron’s kindergarten students from High Prairie St. Andrew’s School visit the Triangle Pioneer Threshermans Association museum grounds to learn about how people lived decades ago. The enthusiastic children may have thought some of the activities were fun,…
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Obituary – Gloria Huculak

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Anne Huculak (nee Hermie Van Der Mark), on April 28, 2025, after a long battle with lung disease. She is survived by: her husband, Brian; son, Thiery; daughter,…
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Jeff Burgar Oh, gosh! Did you hear the president of the United States actually swore on television? After I heard that news, an imaginary conversation took place in my head. It was one of the brighter points in a mostly…
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Hunt ceremony highlights Big Lakes County barbecue

The names of Julia and Jamie Hunt, of Kinuso, were officially added to the Big Lakes County Wall of Fame during the annual barbecue June 26 at the administration grounds in High Prairie. The long-time community volunteers were recognized during…
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Council selects acting CAO

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A woman with a long employment history with the Town of Grimshaw will soon be its acting CAO. Council appointed Belinda Russell as its acting CAO June 25. The appointment becomes effective July 12, one day…
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At its June 11 meeting, Grimshaw town council received and accepted the formal resignation of CAO Brian Allen. Allen starts work at the M.D. of Peace July 14 as CAO. His last day at work for the Town of Grimshaw…
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At its June 10 meeting, the Town of McLennan agreed to pay Smoky River Transportation $3,200 to provide its service to the town and region. “They do good work,” said Mayor Jason Doris in summing up council’s stand . .…
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