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St.-Isidore Carnaval celebrating 42 years

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Plenty of francophone fun and food will be on tap at the 42nd annual St-Isidore Carnaval Feb. 14-16. “Reveillon” is the theme of the event held at the St-Isidore Cultural Centre and organized by the Society…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Adult Learning (SRAL) is excited to present an event for all new people in the Smoky River Region to attend to meet and mingle with other people in the region. “Our event is called…
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High Prairie church serves Christmas lunch

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Nazarene Church of High Prairie hosted a Community Christmas Lunch on Dec. 24. “We had about 50 people attend, so it was a great success,” says Pastor Tracy Stewart. People of all ages, from children…
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High Prairie Filipino community celebrates Christmas

The LuzViMinda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization hosted its annual Christmas Fiesta on Dec. 21 at the High Prairie Legion Hall. The celebration featured traditional Filipino food, singing, dancing, plenty of fun and games for all ages and several…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County and Nampa areas, get ready for a Frosty Family Fun Day that is sure to please all ages! Family and Community Support Services is hosting a Frosty Family Fun Day on Jan. 19…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is excited to announce its next family dance and is hoping people from around the region will come out to enjoy an evening with their loved ones. “The family…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be hosting multiple seminars in Northern Sunrise County and Nampa to help taxpayers learn about benefits they are entitled to. Seniors who are 65 years and over are welcome to participate…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services will be hosting a Heart Health Presentation on Jan. 17, and people from the area are urged to attend one of the two seminars. “Jessica Hadfield will be presenting…
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Fill’r up for the food bank!

The High Prairie Fire Department held its annual Christmas food drive Dec. 10. Members collected donations for the High Prairie and District Food Bank. Food was donated by shoppers at Wholesale Market Freson Bros. Standing left-right, are Jennifer Lamouche, David…
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Little drummer boys – and girl!

High Prairie Elementary School presented it Christmas concert on Dec. 18 as students in Grades 1 and 3 took centre stage. Music teacher Crystal Larose directed the concert. Above, students in the Grade 3R class of Rhona Ragan perform March…
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Dube repeats as chili cookoff champ

The popular Chili Cookoff was a big success at the High Prairie Winter Light Up on Nov. 29. The cookoff was hosted by the High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council at the Children’s Centre in High Prairie. This year,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River and area ladies who are involved in agriculture, get ready for a Northern Women in Ag Conference that is set to take place Feb. 20 at the Dunvegan Inn and Suites in Fairview! “I’m…
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Peace River Santa Claus Parade

Peace River held its very successful Santa Claus Parade Nov. 30! Dozens of floats entered the parade, much to the delight of onlookers. The parade is definitely a highlight of the holiday season!
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Pratt hosts Career Showcase

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A variety of career and training opportunities were presented at the Career Showcase held Nov. 28 at E.W. Pratt High School in High Prairie. Principal Hassan Bouakir initiated the event to reach out into the community.…
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Deals, deals, everywhere!

Many shoppers picked up plenty of bargains at the Marigold Holiday Market hosted by Marigold Enterprises at the Legion Hall on Nov. 29 as part of the High Prairie Winter Light-Up. The market featured 26 vendors who promoted and sold…
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