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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Guy Sports Committee is asking people in the region to reserve a day to celebrate one of the area’s main industries. Guy Farmers’ Day will be held May 31 at the Guy Community Hall, bringing…
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Big Lakes County has scheduled its annual county barbecue for late June. At its regular meeting May 14, council set the date for the popular event for June 26 at the county administration office in High Prairie from 11 a.m.…
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‘Look what I got!’

Essen Mugford, left, and daughter Elwyn Mugford were one of many visitors at the Town of Peace River Fire Department booth at the Northern Connections Expo at the Baytex Energy Centre April 25-26. In the back are firefighters Kaleb Tolentino,…
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Women in the North inspires, motivates

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s a day dedicated to women, and the sold-out crowd in Peace River showed just how much they appreciated Community Futures Peace Country’s efforts putting on the Women in the North Conference. “Peace River sold out…
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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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Repertoire Society stages wonderful show of dance

High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society staged its annual year-end recital May 4 at Prairie River Junior High School. The society had 46 dancers from three years of age to 17 under senior dance instructor Angela Meunier and junior instructors Dylan…
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Attendance tops 1,300 – growth predicted

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River welcomed residents and visitors from around the region as Northern Connections Expo returned to the Baytex Energy Centre on the weekend of April 25-26. “This year’s Expo was a great success,” says Peace River…
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Wild West showdown returns to High Prairie

Riders on horses and bulls were rockin’ and rollin’ at the annual High Prairie Amateur Spring Rodeo, April 26-27 at the High Prairie Agriplex. The High Prairie Agricultural Society hosted the event that featured saddle bronc, bareback riding, tie-down roping,…
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Lucky Lizee wins egg drop!

High Prairie St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church cemetery committee held its second annual Egg Drop fundraiser on April 27 at the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Grounds to raised funds for cemetery maintenance. During the drop, eggs were purchased, then…
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Sportsman’s paradise on full display at Sportsmen Show

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The 22nd annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show on April 26-27 was another big hit despite a dip in attendance. About 4,000 people attended the event based at the Sports Palace, says Darrell Basarab, longtime…
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Growth Alberta encourages ideas

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Laying new groundwork for long-term economic success was the focus of a workshop held at the Eagle River Casino near Whitecourt April 15-16. Leaders from across north-central Alberta gathered for the workshop, hosted by the Growth…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s time to dig out your plaid attire and get ready for this year’s Rotaract River Days! The festival is making its second appearance in Peace River, an event lovingly grown by the impressive Peace River…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/ Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services is excited to welcome back its annual bike rodeos, set to take place later this month. Nampa Bike Rodeo will be hosted on May 23 at the…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Guy Sports Committee is asking people in the region to reserve a day to celebrate one of the area’s main industries. Guy Farmers’ Day will be held May 31 at the Guy Community Hall, bringing…
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