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McLennan drowns in a sea of red & white!

McLennan celebrated Canada Day on July 1 and the 35th anniversary of the Kimiwan Lake and Wildlife Preservation Society – also known as the Kimiwan Lake Naturalists. Festivities were based at the Kimiwan Lake Birdwalk Interpretive Centre in the community…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If your child loves games and is looking for something to do this summer, Northern Sunrise County/ Nampa Family and Community Support Services is hosting Junior Slingers. Junior Slingers will entail eight afternoons of corn hole…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Smoky River Agricultural Society is proud to announce that the ever-popular Smoky River River Ag Fair will return to the region Aug. 16-17. President Linda Dion Marcoux says the fair will return to the agricultural…
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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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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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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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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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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your child 12 years old or younger? Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services and Family Resource Network are partnering to put on a Pop…
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Mmmm, Mmmm, good!

Lemonade Day was celebrated June 14 in Peace River. The town was dotted with lemonade stands operated by children. Lemonade Day is a fun program that teaches children how to start, own and operate their own business – in this…
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Taylor wins Top Cadet Award

The High Prairie Air Cadet Squadron #539 held its year-end awards night (formerly called Annual Inspection) June 17 at the Legion Hall. Awards were presented to deserving cadets for a job well done during the year, and for achieving attendance…
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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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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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Canada Day celebrated a little early!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Much to the delight of over 450 people, Northern Sunrise County (NSC) hosted its annual Canada Day Celebration on June 18 at Cecil Thompson Park. The celebration is held earlier than the statutory holiday to allow…
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Block Party returns July 23

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Block Party hosted by Heart River Housing to promote community services is scheduled for July 23. Festivities and fun for all ages is planned for Evergreen Drive east of High Prairie Elementary School…
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