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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter After a long five-year hiatus, the Smoky River Agricultural Society is returning with its 75th Anniversary Fair, and it’s sure to provide entertainment the whole family will enjoy. The fair is set to be held at…
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Freson Bros. in High Prairie held a watermelon eating contest July 22 in the lobby of the store. Children and adults were invited to take part to see who could eat the most from their slice of watermelon in a…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Every year, the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Parade seems to outdo itself! For a town its size, the parade is the envy of most, and even of much larger centres. Each year, dozens of community-minded…
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When the world gives you lemons. . .!

Children in the summer program co-hosted by the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre and High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council went “into business” for a day July 20 from 1-3 p.m. by selling lemonade. The girls and boys quickly…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It’s been in High Prairie so long some people take it for granted. But the fact is, the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo brings to town the best cowboys and cowgirls in the world to compete…
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Prairie River Gas celebrates 50th

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Prairie River Gas Co-op celebrated its 50th anniversary with a barbecue lunch July 14 at its office and maintenance yard in High Prairie. Hundreds attended the barbecue in the late morning and early afternoon. Staff and…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The much- anticipated Smoky River Agricultural Society Fair will return to the region on the weekend of Aug. 11, with a baseball tournament set to take place all weekend long. The Smoky River Mudboggers Association Baseball…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Smoky River Agricultural Society’s 75th Anniversary Show and Shine will be held on Aug. 12 at the Donnelly Fairgrounds with dozens of car owners anticipated to participate. “We are hoping to attract everything from classic…
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Kickoff Bash perfect way to begin the summer

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A good time was had by all! Gift Lake Metis Settlement held its Sumer Kickoff Bash July 6-7. The two days of activities was well-attended and well-received by many. The event started with a community brunch…
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Show & Shine returns to McLennan Aug. 5

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Ryders Riding Club are gearing up to welcome back its 2nd Annual Show and Shine event on Aug. 5 in McLennan. Ryders president Tammy Stout says the event was well received last year, and…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter SARDA Ag Research is ready to welcome visitors to its new home at its grand opening on July 26. SARDA is pleased to announce they have moved into their new home, located east of Donnelly Corner.…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Sky Dives and Wheels Up is set to take flight this weekend at the Peace Regional Air Show! The much-anticipated, family-friendly event will be held July 22 and 23, and the region’s residents are eager to…
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