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Driftpile Powwow celebrates heritage

June 14-16 Driftpile Cree Nation held its annual powwow. The event attracted hundreds of dancers and several drum groups to the powwow grounds along Highway 2. Rainy weather almost prompted organizers to move the event to the community hall but…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Teenagers, get ready for an event in Peace River that will provide the chance for you to wear your graduation or prom dress again! Coming this July 27 to the Baytex Energy Centre is a Red-Carpet…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River and Northern Sunrise County are proud to present this year’s Fresh Air Cinema. As a throwback to the days of Drive-In movies, the two municipalities started hosting an outdoor movie each year…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Town of Peace River and Northern Sunrise County had to postpone the second summer Outdoor Concert series due to adverse weather but are proud to announce the new date. The Billy Ivory Band will now…
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Town of Peace River rolls out red carpet to celebrate Canada Day

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Hundreds of residents flocked the Baytex Energy Centre in Peace River to enjoy Canada Day Celebrations organized by the Town. “The Town of Peace River is hosting the Canada Day Celebration and we were very excited…
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Walk with Pride!

The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre held its second annual Pride Awareness Walk on June 27. About 20 people participated in the parade to support the LGBTQ2S community. Two people carrying a rainbow flag led the parade that started at…
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Ready for the beach!

Sawyer Reade, left, and Avery Shostak are all smiles while waiting for the Kinuso Parade (Canada Day Parade) to begin at Kinuso June 29. They were ready to go to the beach and celebrate wearing Canada hats.
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County and the Town of Peace River are proud to announce their second summer Outdoor Concert Series, set to take place on July 3. The concert series is entertainment for the whole family and…
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Grand opening of Grimshaw Splash Park

The Town of Grimshaw celebrated the official grand opening of the Grimshaw Splash Park on June 15. Residents, mayor and council, guests, staff, and supporters gathered to commemorate the long-awaited addition to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cake and…
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Big Lakes County hosts annual barbecue

Big Lakes County hosted its annual barbecue June 20 on the lawn at the administrative centre in High Prairie. Beef-on-a-bun, hotdogs, salads and desserts was prepared by Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services. Information about the review of the…
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St. Andrew’s class celebrates 2024 commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Achieving a major educational milestone, 16 graduating students of St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie were honoured at commencement ceremonies June 15. St. Andrew’s principal Matthew Morrisey says graduation closes the chapter on one part of…
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High Prairie CRC celebrates special day just for dads!

Several families attended the High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council Father’s Day lunch June 15 at the centre. Families enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by CRC staff in honour of all fathers. Besides enjoying a meal and quality time…
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When life gives you lemons. . .

Chris CleggPearl LorentzenSouth Peace News If you saw a lemonade stand in High Prairie, Slave Lake or Canyon Creek on June 15, there was a good chance that the kids were taking part in Lemonade Day. It was the sixth…
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Historic signing celebrated

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Several thousand people gathered near Grouard from June 17-21 for the Treaty 8 125-Year Commemoration and Cultural Celebration. Events culminated June 21 at Willow Point south of Grouard at the site where the treaty was signed…
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