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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Both Nampa/Northern Sunrise County and Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) are hoping members of the community will attend their respective upcoming Volunteer Appreciation nights. Nampa/NCSS FCSS Volunteer Appreciation Barbeque will be held on…
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Organizations share success stories

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Symposium and annual general meeting was held in Peace River at the Chateau Nova March 25. Hosted by Northern Sunrise Rural Crime Watch Association (NSRCWA), the event attracted 14 different Rural Crime…
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Wanted: bingo players!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Société du Centre Communautaire Rivière la Paix is asking people in the region to consider attending its bingo every Wednesday to help ensure the Centre Chevaliers in Falher can stay open. The bingo has been a…
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Think your community is better than the rest, at least in bowling? April 22, we just might find out! A Community Bowling Challenge occurs at Enilda Bowl. The first paid six teams will be accepted. Members on each team must…
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Over 150 booths on display at Falher

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Over 150 booths were displayed at the 2023 SARDA Agricultural Trade Show held at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex on the weekend of March 16-18. The event, which is much anticipated by both local farmers and…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter ABO Wind Canada will be in Falher April 5 to host an open house for its proposed wind project, to help inform residents of what the project will mean for them. Plans will include a 160-megawatt…
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Champions again!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings have captured their third consecutive crown as West Division champions in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League.The visiting Red Wings defeated the Edson Eagles 6-2 in Game 4 on March…
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McLennan town council is proclaiming Seniors Week from June 5-11.The request came from the Government of Alberta’s Seniors, Community and Social Services department in an email Feb. 13.“For 37 years, the Government of Alberta has celebrated the first week of…
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It is an opportunity women will not want to pass on!Screen Test is a free service provided by Alberta Health Services that offers screening mammograms. Having regular screening mammograms is the best way to find breast cancer early, before symptoms…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The loss of the Treaty 8 First Nations Cup Hockey Tournament is a huge economic loss to the High Prairie business community amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars, says a High Prairie merchant.But members of…
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Think your community is better than the rest, at least in bowling?April 22, we just might find out!A Community Bowling Challenge occurs at Enilda Bowl. The first paid six teams will be accepted. Members on each team must play for…
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Ukrainian culture in the spotlight

Ukrainian Culture Night was celebrated March 10 at the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre. The Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie featured traditional food, dance and a slide presentation about Ukraine. More than 60 people attended the event, Friendship Centre…
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The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre continues to offer events in the community.Spring Fling is scheduled for March 25 at the Eagle’s Nest Community Complex at Enilda.Midnight Thunder will provide the music with Zach Willier on the fiddle. Doors open…
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