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Gun & Sportsmen Show keeps growing

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Huge crowds swarmed to the 20th annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsmen Show held April 15-16. “We had great attendance and exhibitors were happy with the attendance and volume of sales,” says Darrell Basarab, longtime chairman…
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Thousands attend fabulous show

About 150 vendors packed the High Prairie Sports Palace, curling rink and Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre April 15-16 at the 20th annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsmen Show. Attendance over the two days was more than 4,500 says Darrell Basarab,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter McLennan will be welcoming back its 2nd Annual Smoky River Ryders Show and Shine Aug. 5. The event was well-received last year, attracting tourists from around the province to participate in the Ryders’ event. “(It’s a…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Grimshaw Chamber of Commerce will be putting on an event to support all its local businesses on May 12-13. The event will take place at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex. Businesses of all varieties are…
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Peace River town hall meeting tackles rising crime

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River RCMP Community Advisory Committee held a town hall meeting April 15 at the Peace Valley Inn Emerald Room so local businesses could discuss crime that’s been plaguing the municipality recently. The committee included presentations…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Falher Community Hall is gearing up for its first-ever golf tournament to help raise funds for the facility. The tournament will be held on June 23 at 5-Star Golf Course south of Falher, with a 10…
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Plans for Northern Trek 2023 begin

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lake County again supports a firefighter from the Peace River area who will run to raise funds for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. However, it will not be financial support. At its regular meeting April…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan’s Spring Clean-Up will occur again this year, just a little bit later than other years. Council decided at its April 12 meeting to hold the clean-up May 26-29, about one week later than other years.…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News To say it was a successful weekend might be putting it mildly! The Peace River Glenmary High School junior and senior bands earned high scores for their efforts at the North Peace Music Festival. The junior…
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Easter marathon becoming online tradition

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News An Easter tradition that started in a High Prairie church about 20 years ago – and growing! – was celebrated worldwide for the third year. People in the Peace region and around the world joined the…
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‘Eggs’citing time at Jaycee Park

The High Prairie Easter Egg Hunt was held April 8 at Jaycee Park. About 80 people attended the event organized by Kristina Erhardt. Snow covered much of the park so children searched for eggs and treats in areas not covered…
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The High Prairie Agricultural Society is inviting dog owners to Dog Obedience and Agility sessions at the High Prairie Agriplex each Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. Owners are asked to bring a leash, treats and appropriate footwear for the dirt arena…
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