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Indigenous war heroes recognized, honoured

Chris CleggSouth Peace News It wasn’t that long ago when Canada’s Indigenous people who served overseas in wars were not recognized. But in recent years, ceremonies recognizing the efforts of First Nations, Metis and Iunit people have occurred. In High…
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Prairie River Junior High salutes our veterans

Students at Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie marked Remembrance Day with an assembly Nov. 9 with the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Several videos about veterans, wars and Remembrance Day were shown. Videos included…
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Happy 50th and many more!

The McLennan Golden Age Club (Centre) celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house and cake Nov. 4. The centre opened in 1973 at the old McLennan Fire Hall at the location it sits today after the club first met…
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High Prairie Elementary takes time to remember

High Prairie Elementary School marked Remembrance Day with an assembly Nov. 8 with several members of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony was led by students in Chris Langlois’ Grade 4 class and Charlene Porisky’s…
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St. Andrew’s School reflects and remembers

Elementary students at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School marked Remembrance Day with its Peace Day assembly Nov. 9. Members of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion were special guests. Students read several poems and readings to reflect…
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Special ceremony pays tribute to veterans

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Grade Nine students from Donnelly Georges P. Vanier and Falher Ecole Heritage schools visited fallen soldiers’ tombstones in the Smoky River Region on Nov. 7 to ensure every fallen veteran is remembered. The students participated in…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is ready to welcome Christmas enthusiasts to its Festival of Trees. The event is a fundraiser for the Christmas Voucher program, says community program coordinator Anita Portsmouth, and FCSS…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is kicking off an initiative to try to help make peoples’ Christmases merrier and brighter. FCSS has a Christmas Tree in its office to hold gently-used or new…
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ABO Wind sings praises of proposed project

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A company proposing a wind power project in the Smoky River Region held an open house on Nov. 1 to address concerns and questions from residents. ABO Wind Canada is proposing the creation of a 160-megawatt…
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It’s becoming one of the more fun traditions at High Prairie Light-Up! The Lesser Slave Watershed Council is again holding Light-Up Bingo Dec. 1 in conjunction with other Light-Up festivities. Everyone is encouraged to pick up a bingo card and…
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The annual National Addictions Awareness Walk will take place in High Prairie Nov. 18 beginning at the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre. The High Prairie MITAA Centre is partnering with the Friendship Centre to hold the walk, which begins at…
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ABO presents the science behind the project

Chris CleggSouth Peace News An open house held at the Jean Cote Community Hall Nov. 1 appeared to do little to alleviate concerns from area residents regarding the proposed wind farm north of Falher. Despite ABO Wind Canada Ltd. bringing…
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Gospel sing returns to sing praises to Lord

The High Prairie Community Gospel Sing was held Oct. 29, the fifth Sunday of the month. About 35 people enjoyed an evening of hearty music of hymns and choruses at the High Prairie Church of the Nazarene. Several people shared…
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