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Joe McWilliamsFor South Peace News Rural newspaper reporters spent some time online with Alberta’s Minister of Education and Childcare June 17, talking mostly about age-appropriate materials in school libraries. Minister Dimitrios Nicolaides started by saying the government’s purpose is to…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Grimshaw Huskies missed a recent deadline to apply for re-entry into the North Peace Hockey Leage in early June, but it does not mean the club will not play in the league next season. The…
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Chris Clegg Years ago, daily lunch included a visit to a local restaurant. It is common for friends to get together for lunch, morning coffee or a stint at the local watering hole. The thought occurred me each of the…
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Honey Festival Parade thrills audience

A major attraction to any community event is its parade. The Falher Honey Festival did not disappoint as many entries paraded through the streets of Falher June 14 to the delight of hundreds attending.
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Pastor Matthew Peters,High Prairie Bethel Baptist Church. The substitutionary atonement of Christ means that Christ died as a substitute for the sin of mankind and bore the wrath and curse of God towards that sin. It was necessary for Him…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan town council is looking for ways to lessen the financial pressure while decommissioning the ammonia plant at the H.W. Fish arena. With the arena not in use for years, council has looked into the sale…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The upcoming weekend and Canada Day Tuesday, July 1 sees six major events occurring in the region. Following is a list: Indigenous People’s Day June 27 The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre is celebrating Indigenous Peoples…
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When life gives you lemons. . .

Chris CleggSouth Peace News There were no thirsty people and many new young entrepreneurs in High Prairie June 14 as Lemonade Day came to town. Lemonade Day is a fun program that teaches children how to start, own and operate…
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Always room for new ideas!

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students learned there is always room for a new idea, a new step, a new perspective. Having developed knowledge and ability with the tools of artistic application they are ready to explore and…
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The Page is still scratching its head over one item at the “lightning tour” by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith last week.The item happened at the High Prairie portion, and just happened to tie in to what was already written before…
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Obituary – Denis Joseph Lizee

Denis Joseph Lizee, resident of High Prairie, Alberta, passed away on April 23, 2025 in High Prairie at the age of 78 years. Denis was born in High Prairie in 1947 and resided in Prairie Echo until he met his…
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High Prairie town council is partnering with the High Prairie Community Beautification Association in organizing a local event during National Clean Up Day Sept. 12. Council will be declaring Sept. 12 as Clean Up Day and providing a yet-to-be determined…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is time for children and youth to gear up for a summer of fun with the Smoky River Family and Community Support Services team. FCSS community programmer Nycailah Belsher says FCSS summer programming is set…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Donnelly is set to welcome back one of the most anticipated summer events in the Smoky River Region. The Smoky River Mud Bogs are set to take place late this summer, and organizer Karlee Turcotte says…
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Simard leads list of volunteer appreciation winners

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services held its annual Volunteer Appreciation night on June 16. The event was held outside of the Town of McLennan office, with the intent to celebrate the region’s most prized…
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