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Midway provides thrills for young and old

Rides, games and food at the midway were a big hit at the 61st annual High Prairie Pro Rodeo Elks Rodeo, Aug. 1-2 as West Coast Amusements provided lots of fun for all ages. West Coast has provided the midway…
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Never a shortage of thrills and spills at Elks Pro Rodeo

Action in the rodeo arena thrilled crowds at the 61st annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo, Aug. 1-2. Over the two days, riders competed in various events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, bull riding, tie-down roping, team…
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Dolphins host annual Invitational Swim Meet

The High Prairie Dolphins held their annual Invitational Swim Meet July 29 at the High Prairie Regional Aquatic Centre. Teams joining the host Dolphins in competition were the Beaverlodge Barracudas, Fairview Olympians, Grande Prairie Aquarians, Grimshaw Gators, High Level Stingrays,…
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‘Sing praises to the Lord!’

The High Prairie Community Gospel Sing was held July 30, the fifth Sunday of the month. Hearty music was enjoyed by 22 people from several local churches. All enjoyed an evening of hymns and choruses at the High Prairie Church…
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Toes tappin’ and hands clappin’

Toes were tappin’ and hands were clappin’ at the 10th annual Triangle Hoedown Jamboree held July 27-30 at the Pioneer Threshermans Association grounds. “Everyone had a great ime,” music co-ordinator Louise Myre says. About 300 people travelled from northern and…
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Gordon wins Classic Car prize

Classic Cars was one category in the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Parade. Following are the winners: Lisa Gordon, first, $200; Brian Minault, second, $100, and Joe Laboucan, third $50. Below are some photos.
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Dairy Queen opens High Prairie store

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Hungry people are now able to satisfy their hunger with some “Happy Tastes Good” treats! Dairy Queen celebrated its opening in High Prairie Aug. 2 with a short ribbon cutting ceremony before its 11 a.m. opening.…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Interested wildlife enthusiasts are invited to take part in a Wildlife Discovery Day on Aug. 12 at Harmon Valley Park. The day is being hosted by Northern Sunrise County, Fish and Wildlife, and Sora Ecological Consulting’s…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is hosting an event to introduce residents’ palates to new and exciting food from around the world. “We wanted a way to celebrate and recognize the diversity of…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Get ready for this weekend’s exciting and attention-grabbing events all being showcased at the 75th Smoky River Agricultural Fair in Donnelly. The event will be held at the Smoky River Agricultural Society’s fairgrounds near the Guy-Donnelly…
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Girls medal at North American Indigenous Games

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Two High Prairie girls have returned home from the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax July 15-23 with bronze medals. Abbie Cottingham, 19, and Elle MacIntosh, 18, were part of Team Alberta’s 4 x 50-metre 19…
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SARDA opens new facility

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter SARDA Ag Research held its grand opening for its new home on July 26, with a large crowd on hand to help celebrate. “We were pleased to have approximately 125 people at the site,” says SARDA…
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