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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River and region residents are being invited to attend a Community Workshop to Address Downtown Peace River Challenges. The workshop is being held on May 22 starting at 6 p.m., with doors to the Sagitawa…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It’s an event ready to celebrate its 10th anniversary, not to mention a very rich Indigenous culture! The 10th Annual High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow takes place May 3 at the Sports Palace and Gordon Buchanan…
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‘Oh, deer, look what I see!’

Rowan Wishart, 4, is held by his father Brock Wishart, left, as they admire a mount of a white-tailed deer at the display of Dave Booth Taxidermy, of Slave Lake, at the 22nd annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter National Red Dress Day is set to be upon us, with two walks planned to be held in Fairview and Peace River to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirit people. “Red Dress…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is the most BEEautiful time of year for Smoky River Residents with the return of the Falher Honey Festival from June 13-15. “I think people attend the festival because it’s a great weekend to with…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you are looking to boost the mood of friends, family, or co-workers, look no further than purchasing a smile cookie this year at any local Tim Hortons restaurants. Barbara Drummond, owner of the Tim Hortons…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News St. Stephen’s School in Valleyview has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Valleyview Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign from April 28 to May 4. All proceeds from Smile Cookie sales during the campaign will…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The first taste of rodeo action in the Peace region comes to High Prairie April 26-27 when the Spring Rodeo makes its return at the Agriplex. The High Prairie Agricultural Society and X-Cel Energy Services are…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan’s Spring Clean-Up will occur again this year, giving residents a chance to get rid of unwanted trash, grass clippings or tree clippings. Similar to past years, items must be dropped off inside the fenced area…
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Thousands expected for annual gun show

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The 22nd annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show returns April 26-27 with three venues full of displays. “We have another full house of vendors,” says Darrell Basarab, longtime chair of the organizing committee of the…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Family and Community Support Services is hosting Tough Enough to Talk About It, a workshop designed to help people in the trades, industry, and agricultural sectors. The workshop will be held on May 8…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Family and Community Support Services is welcoming a workshop to raise awareness and provide information about child sexual abuse. Little Warriors’ Prevent It will be held on May 1 from 1-4 p.m. at the…
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Just in time for Easter!

The Ukrainian Culture Society of High Prairie hosted a Ukrainian Culture Day for the High Prairie Zirka Dancers, their families and invited guests April 12 at the Big Meadow Hall. Left-right, are Zaylee Veniot, 9, Adelaide Veniot, 11, and Nora…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A event which was the High Prairie Holistic Palliative Care Society’s main fundraiser each year returns May 3. But with a new day, organizers want participants to notice. Usually held on the first Sunday of May,…
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