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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter At its regular council meeting on May 12, Town of Peace River council analyzed proposed changes to the Land-Use Bylaw (LUB) after residents had their chance to voice opinions in the LUB Review Survey. The…
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High Prairie Powwow celebrates its 10th anniversary

Indigenous culture was celebrated at the 10th anniversary of the annual High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow held May 3 at the Sports Palace in High Prairie. Wearing colourful regalia, people of all ages participated in the dancing. Several hundred people…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News High Prairie RCMP continue to get the message out of how vital it is to report all crimes. Sgt. Jason Barber says there are many reasons to report crime no matter how minor they may be,…
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Rev. Terry Goerz,Redeemer Lutheran Church. Paul is ministering in Ephesus when he is brought a report that there are divisions in the church in Corinth where he had ministered for a year and a half at the urging of Christ.…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Fire bans have been placed in several local regions due to dry conditions as well as the hazard of dry grass in the area. The ban affects the Town of High Prairie, Big Lakes County, the…
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Your columnist here read his copy of last week’s newspaper. The front page story headline “Experts meeting to discuss crime, homeless problems” brought a good laugh.If you have not seen it yourself, you can read it on smokyriverexpress. com or…
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Fire at Peace River Youth Centre

Peace River firefighters responded to a fire at the Ground Level Youth Centre about 5 p.m. May 11. RCMP accompanied firefighters at the scene. Marie Dawn Thomas, 36, of Peace River, faces two charges of disturbing the peace, two charges…
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Chargers win 2A provincial badminton title

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie E.W. Pratt Chargers won the provincial championship banner for 2A schools at the Alberta Senior High School Badminton Championships May 2-3 in Red Deer. Pratt finished with 24 points in the tournament and…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Mental Health and Addictions Minister Dan Williams encourages everyone to take care of themselves and others during Alberta Mental Health Week from May 5-11. “Mental Health Week is an excellent time to evaluate our mental well-being…
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Demeester named VP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Grimshaw Public School will welcome Tracy Demeester as the new vice-principal starting in September. She has worked in Peace River School Division since 2003, says a May 2 PRSD news release. Since August 2022, Demeester has…
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Obituary – Gloria Elizabeth Seward

It is with heavy hearts the family of Gloria Elizabeth Seward announce her passing at age of 93 years. Gloria leaves to cherish her memory her children, Garfield (Esther), Bradford Seward, Leslie Seward, her grandchildren, Myles (Brandi- Lee), Jenna (Mike),…
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H.P. court docketMay 5, 2025Justice C.A. Palmer An Atikameg woman who led police on a high-speed chase at more than 160 km/hr will spend one year in custody but not in prison; instead at home and in the community.Pamela Rose…
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Munch returning to Nampa School as principal

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Nampa Public School will welcome back former principal Kevin Munch in September when he returns to the top administrative role. Munch has worked in Peace River School Division since 2013, says a May 7 PRSD news…
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