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Popular entertainers Richard and Deborah Popovich, of Sylvan Lake, AB performed at Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie on May 27. Seniors, volunteers, family and friends were well entertained during the show that featured a barrel of laughs, and a music…
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Capitals go undefeated to win Cup

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A Sucker Creek man has coached a young team to the Oskana Cup title in Regina, Sask. Ross Willier, and assistant coach Darren Martens, led the Sucker Creek Capitals to three straight wins and the title…
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Coffeehouse features Kinuso and area talent

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Performers from Grade 3 to seniors showed their talent at a May 22 Kinuso School coffeehouse. There are many talented people in the area, said Kinuso School Music and Art teacher Jesse Turcotte, who organized…
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Pratt grad class ‘On to the Next Chapter’

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Achieving a major educational milestone, 60 graduating students of E.W. Pratt School in High Prairie were honoured at commencement ceremonies May 25. “On to the Next Chapter” was the theme for the event. Class valedictorian Mehar…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River and Northern Sunrise County are reminding residents to mark the first Outdoor Concert Series on their calendar. The concert series is entertainment for the whole family and will be held on June…
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Vanier graduating class shines on a “Starry Night”

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Reaching a major educational milestone, 32 graduating students of Georges P. Vanier School in Donnelly were honoured at valediction ceremonies May 18. “A Starry Night” was the theme for the celebration. Vanier principal Bill Sheets congratulated…
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Are you a volunteer musician who wants to contribute to a good time in the community? Smoky River FCSS is asking volunteers to come forward to play at a Family Dance in McLennan May 31. Contact FCSS at (780) 837-2220…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County/ Nampa Family and Community Support Services is gearing up to celebrate the contributions of famers. The annual Farmer’s Day celebration will be held at the Mill Brown Park in Nampa on June 8…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Seniors are the greatest treasure of every family, society and nation, and Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services is set to celebrate them during Seniors’ Week in early June. The week will feature many…
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Every cookie counts!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter An annual fundraising campaign in Peace River has once again helped to raise an impressive amount of money for suicide awareness and prevention. The annual Smile Cookie Campaign has raised a total of $31,142.50, and Always…
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Repertoire Dance Society stages wonderful show of dance

High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society staged its annual year-end recital May 11 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre performing arts centre to wrap up the dance season. Dancers ranged in age from 3-16 years and taught b y dance instructors…
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It is a tradition during Seniors Week in the South Peace region many look forward to each year. This year’s Lakeshore Luncheon will be at Joussard June 5. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon. The annual free…
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Only 8 and already a Princess!

Chris CleggSouth Peace News An eight-year-old High Prairie girl is ecstatic after being chosen Junior Princess 2024 at the High Prairie Traditional Powwow May 4. Arras Marshall says she thought “it would be cool” to run for the title. “I…
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Bowlers recognized

May 11, Enilda Bowl held its annual awards banquet to honour the best bowlers and teams during the past season. A highlight of the banquet was the awarding of the female and male bowler-of-the-year awards, presented to the bowler who…
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