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Best bargains to be found in town!

Anyone looking for bargains and treasures at a giant garage sale, High Prairie was the place to be June 7. High Prairie Royal Purple Elks and the Town of High Prairie joined forces to host the second annual High Prairie…
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Kinuso Class of ’25 celebrates!

Kinuso School held its graduation ceremony on June 7 in the school gym. Grads sat on stage while listening to speeches. Left-right are Sage Chalifoux-Keenatch, Billi-Joe Davis, Cortez Davis, Iazzc Davis, James Hamilton, Nate Hintz and Danika Laliberte. Not pictured…
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Seniors book in to tea party!

High Prairie Municipal Library celebrated Seniors’ Week, June 2-8, with a special seniors’ tea June 1. Strawberry shortcake, tea and coffee were served while seniors were also entertained by a puppet show.
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St. Andrew’s class celebrates 2025 commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Achieving a major educational milestone, 10 graduating students of St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie were honoured at commencement ceremonies June 7. “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre is putting out the welcome mat for everyone to attend Indigenous Peoples Day June 20. Events occur from 5-9 p.m. inside the centre and on the street at 51 Ave.…
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Chris CleggJoe McWilliamsSouth Peace News It’s a tradition dating back to the late 1970s and one which brings thousands of people to the region. The North Country Fair returns to the Driftpile Valley June 19-22 with four action-packed days of…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Manoir Du Lac is set to celebrate its second annual Summer Carnival fundraiser, and organizers are hoping the public will come out for day of fun and festivities. The event is being planned by recreation director…
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Big Lakes takes annual lunch to Kapawe’no for first time

Seniors in Big Lakes County were honoured at the annual Lakeshore Luncheon held June 4 at Kapawe’no Community Hall to celebrate Seniors Week, June 2-8. Big Lakes County Family and Community Support Services hosts the annual event that is located…
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Buyers pay top price at Coyote Acres Show & Sale

Coyote Acres 4-H Club from High Prairie held its Achievement Day Show and Sale May 30 for its Beef and Poultry projects. Judges for this year’s show were Terri Forseille (poultry) from High Prairie and Jarren Skeels (beef) from Rimbey,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter People from throughout the region are welcome to celebrate Canada Day early with Northern Sunrise County. The County’s Early Canada Day Celebration will be hosted on June 18 from 4-7 p.m. at Cecil Thompson Park. Family…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Falher will be buzzing this weekend, as the annual Honey Festival takes over the town streets again from June 13-15. Organizer Tatum Small says it’s the most BEEautiful time of year for area residents, with plenty…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County and RendezVous are teaming up to make this Father’s Day a special day to remember. On June 15, they will be hosting a Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Cecil Thompson Park, offering families…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s time to celebrate the men and women who work tirelessly to grow meat, eggs, grain and other products for us to consume and manufacture. Nampa Farmers’ Day will be taking place at Mill Brown Park,…
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Prairie River Gas Co-op will be hosting the Tour of Hope fundraiser June 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at 4852 – 48 Street in High Prairie. The Tour of Hope is a fundraising barbecue to support the Kids With…
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Loewen kicks off Concert Series

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The region is set to welcome back the super-popular Outdoor Concert Series at various parks throughout Peace River and Northern Sunrise County. Town of Peace River recreation programmer Taylor Bak says the music and fun will…
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