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Guilders know no bounds in their creativity

Over 150 entries were included in the High Prairie Quilt Guild’s 27th annual show and sale at the High Prairie Curling Rink Sept. 28-29. Each year it seems the guild’s members expand their creativity. Not limited to traditional patterns, members…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Two Smoky River Region entities are joining forces to help curb hunger in the region. Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and Farm Credit Canada are teaming up to hold an event in Falher…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Smoky River Chamber of Commerce is hosting a small business mixer to celebrate entrepreneurs in the region. “The chamber hosted a mixer last year and it was quite successful,” says chamber executive director Lindsay Lehman.…
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Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie hosted a talent show Sept. 27. From young children to seniors, eight acts performed music and dance and even the Rubik’s Cube was centre stage. The event was similar to Pleasantview’s annual music jamboree held…
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St. Andrew’s runs to fight cancer

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School held its annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 27 as part of the national Terry Fox School Run on that date. Students and teachers walked or ran around the perimeter of the school property on…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fiesta Mixer later this month, welcoming all entrepreneurs to celebrate Small Business Week Oct. 20-26. “We wanted to provide a networking opportunity for our business community…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Nampa Complex will be taken over by ghouls and goblins on Oct. 19 as the Monster Mash Family Dance returns for some spooky fun. But a few witches and superheroes are also welcome! The event…
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Whalen, Smoky River Ryders recognized

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A man who has given so much to the community and a charity group were recognized by the Town of McLennan at its Volunteer Appreciation barbecue Sept. 22 at the Elks Hall. Brian Whalen was named…
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Manoir Du Lac celebrates autumn

Manoir Du Lac care facility in McLennan hosted its inaugural Autumn Festival on Sept. 21, the day before the first day of autumn. The event was initiated as a way to connect seniors at the facility with people in the…
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Fundraiser ‘flocks’ unsuspecting residents

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Several businesses and residents in High Prairie have been ‘flocked’ by Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie as a special fundraiser for the lodge residents. The fundraiser started Sept. 9 by the Pleasant- view Lodge Seniors Auxiliary…
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If enough interest, FireChase returns Oct. 6

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The annual High Prairie FireChase returns Oct. 6 to raise money for the High Prairie Fire and Rescue Society. People of all ages are encouraged to participate with the options to walk or run 5 km…
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Kinuso Fall Fair keeps everyone entertained

For the second consecutive year, the Central Slave Lake Agricultural Society brought back the Kinuso Fall Fair. Visitors were kept busy with several activities during the day. A family bingo in the agricultural hall Saturday afternoon invited people to try…
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