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And we’ll have fun, fun fun. . .!

The High Prairie St. Andrew’s School Grade 9 Travel Club hosted a carnival March 4 to raise funds for the club’s annual trip to Toronto from June 1-6. The fundraiser featured delicious food, exciting games and fantastic prizes and crafts.…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Service is asking the region’s residents to nominate their favourite volunteers to be recognized at this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Night. “We want our volunteers to know that their contributions to…
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Firefighters honoured for service

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Five decades of community service was recognized at the Big Lakes County awards banquet Feb. 1 at the Joussard Community Hall. Long-time Enilda firefighter Donald Bissell was honored by BLC for his service. “For five decades,…
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Classic ‘Who Dunnit’ delights audience

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Suspense and humour were in the air as an annual murder-mystery dinner-theatre in the small community of Jean Cote was another big hit! Seniors on a Cruise was presented by the Local Actors Having Fun (LAHF)…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County and the Village of Nampa are hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Barbeque on April 10 to recognize the many people who help to make their communities stronger. “Hosting an annual volunteer BBQ is a…
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Dog Days of Winter fun at Pleasantview

Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie celebrated dogs with its annual dog show Feb. 26. Lodge residents and friends were treated to visits from 13 dogs that activity co-ordinator Nicole Noble described as “paws-itively adorable”. Last year, the event featured 14…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The ever-popular Farm-Her Market will be returning to Falher during the weekend of the SARDA Ag Research Trade Show at the Smoky River Community Hall on March 29. President and founder of the Northern Rural Chicks,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Holy Family Catholic Regional Division scheduled several activities during the HFCRD Cyber Awareness Week Feb. 18–21. The dedicated week focused on educating students and families about the importance of computer cybersecurity, safe online practices and digital…
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Filipinos celebrate Valentine’s

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Luzviminda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization hosted a Valentine’s Gala Feb. 15 at the High Prairie Legion Hall. The celebration featured traditional Filipino food, singing, dancing, fun and games for all ages, and plenty…
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Family Day fun in Peace River!

The Baytex Energy Centre was the place to be on Family Day Feb. 17. The Town of Peace River organized several events and activities for families to participate in. Events were outside and inside. Photos courtesy of Photos by Lori…
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Famly Day fun in High Prairie

Family Day on Feb. 17 in High Prairie featured several activities for all ages, from young families to seniors. Events kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Children’s Centre co-hosted by the Children’s Resource Council, Other events included a…
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Ready to serve!

Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services and Big Lakes Fire Services (Enilda Fire Department) served breakfast at Family Day Feb. 16. Left-right is volunteer Phyllis Riddle, FCSS High Prairie /Enilda community worker Nancy Marquardt, and Fire Services member Darron…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Outdoor Community Multi-sports Court Committee is presenting a Trade Show Hoedown to raise the final money for its endeavours on March 28. The event is being held during the weekend of the SARDA Ag…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter SARDA Ag Research is excited to announce the return of its Agricultural Trade Show from March 27-29 at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex. Executive director Vance Yaremko says the event is already sold out and they’re…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The ever-popular Women in the North (WIN) conference is about to make its appearance again in the Peace Region, and organizers are hoping all women will consider attending. “The Community Futures Peace Country staff strive every…
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