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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre is also recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day Sept. 30 with celebrations at the High Prairie Legion Hall. Activities occur from 10 a.m. until noon. Also called Orange Shirt Day, centre…
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The numbers are in!

Almost $1,500 in cash plus pet food and supplies worth several hundred dollars was donated at the Pound Partnership fundraiser Sept. 7-8 at Shady Orchard and Winery east of High Prairie for the Big Lakes County animal-control facility. “They’d like…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Efforts continue to raise awareness and give the public a chance to participate in Truth and Reconciliation. The High Prairie Children’s Centre is holding activities from 4-9 p.m. on Sept. 30 – Canada’s National Day of…
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Anglican Diocese celebrates 150 years!

High Prairie St. Mark’s Anglican Church celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Anglican Diocese of Athabasca with a special service on Sept. 8. The Rev. Deacon Canon Peter Clarke, of St. Mark’s, standing left, and Anglican Diocese of Athabasca Bishop…
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McLennan’s Manoir Du Lac is gearing up to host its first Autumn Festival to bring some fun to the seniors’ facility. “Since COVID, there has been a disconnect between the community and our seniors,” explains organizer Lynette Lambert. “Not all…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services is excited to welcome residents to the annual Family Harvest Dance being held on Sept. 21. The dance will be held at the St. Isidore Gazebo and will…
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Country superstar Steele attending Fairview event

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Local singers, songwriters and musicians, get ready for the two-day music event set to focus on your passion. “The SongRise Conference is a music event in Fairview geared toward singers, songwriters and musicians interested in learning…
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Shady Orchard holds fundraiser for animals

Big Lakes County animal-control facility was supported at a Pound Partnership Fundraiser fundraiser Sept. 7-8 at Shady Orchard and Winery east of High Prairie. The event was initiated by Jessica Gordon to promote and support the Big Lakes service. She…
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And they’re off!

Horse racing action was centre stage at the second annual Indian Relay Races held Sept. 6-8 at the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Grounds. Sucker Creek First Nation hosted the event, which was accredited by the Horse Nations Indian Relays…
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Harvest Festival promises fun for everyone

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Life on the farm the old-fashioned way will be celebrated at the annual Triangle Harvest Festival on Sept. 14. A fun-filled day with activities for everyone has been planned by the Pioneer Threshermans Association. Festival co-ordinator…
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The tradition continues!

Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Cancer survivors, family members, community members, cancer patients, and visitors are all asked to rally together later this month to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation. The annual Terry Fox will be held starting…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is proud to announce its Teddy Bear Picnic being hosted on Sept. 17. FCSS has changed its Parents and Tots group to a newly anointed Bumble Buddies, and this…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention is hosting a two-day retreat to help support people dealing with thoughts of suicide. Shades of Jade will be hosted Oct. 5-6 at the Choosing Change Ranch between Grimshaw and…
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Down on the farm near Faust

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A commercial cattle operation south of Faust was featured in the annual Alberta Open Farm Day on Aug. 17-18. Hedibuilt Farms owners Joe and Tara Hedrich welcomed about 330 visitors on the first day and about…
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