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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is supporting a regional conference that promotes economic development. At its regular meeting March 13, council approved a sponsorship grant of $1,000 and in-kind support of $300 to the Spark the North conference…
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Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News A business and municipal event have joined forces to make a full-day regional economic develop- ment conference. ‘Spark the North/State of the Lake – Uniting Communities for Regional Growth’ is April 25 from 9 a.m.…
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Can’t wait until the next one!

The High Prairie and Area Children’s Resource Council hosted its annual Easter Party for preschoolers March 21. Children enjoyed a variety of activities, including crafts, hand painting and playing on the play equipment. Above, Zyla Chalifoux, eight months old, has…
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‘Justice for Kennysha’

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Repeated chants of “Justice for Kennysha” were heard for over two hours April 2 at a walk to honour and remember the much-loved woman. Kennysha Louise Gardiner (Dec. 16, 1992 – Dec. 23, 2023) was found…
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Repertoire dancers hone their skills

Pearl LorentzenFor the South Peace News March 23-24, local dancers had the opportunity to enhance up their performances with help from industry professionals. For the third time, Live to Dance from Edmonton, brought master classes and a competition to Slave…
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Zirkas showcase Ukrainian culture

The Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie presented its annual Zabava celebration March 16 at the Edmo Peyre Hall. The show featured the High Prairie Zirka Dancers. Colourful outfits and skills by 40 young dancers from ages three to 16…
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Barbecue stays in High Prairie, change of venue denied

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has scheduled its annual county barbecue for late June, despite a suggestion to hold the event in the east end of the county. At its regular meeting March 13, council set the date…
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‘Let’s ‘ear’ it for Easter!

The High Prairie and Area Children’s Resource Council hosted its annual Easter Party for preschoolers on March 21, 10 days before Easter on March 31. Children enjoyed a variety of activities, including crafts, hand painting and playing on the play…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter SARDA Ag Research is hosting a series of liming workshops in the region to help educate local farmers on the benefits of adding the process to their farming practices. The three workshops will be held throughout…
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Truly a ‘WIN’ win conference not to be missed!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Women in the North (WIN) conference is gearing up to provide a supportive, uplifting, and empowering experience to women this spring. WIN Conference project coordinator Dani Wearden says this year there will be three conferences stretched…
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Carrier-Bozarth team wins ice fishing event

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Beautiful late-winter weather welcomed anglers to the 31st annual Joussard Ice Fishing Tournament held March 9 on Lesser Slave Lake, hosted by the Joussard Community Association. Teams of two hit the lake for the popular tournament…
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Seniors enjoy fun and friendship

Seniors enjoyed a variety of fun games, activities and friendship at the High Prairie Golden Age Centre for a special pop-in drop-in March 12. The High Prairie Golden Age Club hosted the open house to encourage people aged 50-and-over to…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s time for you to remember the five Ds of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge, in preparation for the 2024 Dodgeball Tournament in Peace River. The Peace River Rotaract is hosting the tournament, which…
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From cover to cover!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Easter will be celebrated March 31 and a tradition that started in High Prairie about two decades ago is back! People in northern Alberta and around the world are invited to join the Holy Week Bible…
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