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Carifelle contesting UCP nomination vote

Joe McWilliamsFor South Peace News Feb. 26, Scott Sinclair won the United Conservative Party nomination for Lesser Slave Lake. It was a very tight result, with just three votes the margin of victory over Martine Carifelle.As of March 3, Carifelle…
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If you are looking for some safety tips on farm safety, check out the Big Lakes County website March 13-17.Canadian Agriculture Safety Week is March 12-18. This year’s campaign focus is Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success. The theme encourages…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is showcasing local talent.The talent show March 10 will be held at the Centre Chevaliers, also known as the Pink Elephant, on Main Street Falher. FCSS will be…
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Family Day fun in Jean Cote

Mild and sunny weather attracted a large crowd at Family Day festivities Feb. 19 in Jean Cote. About 100 people attended the event at the outdoor rink hosted by the Jean Cote Community and Cultural Society. “It was the first…
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‘Pasta’ salt and pepper, please!

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School hosted its annual Grade 9 Travel Club pasta night fundraiser Feb. 23 for the club’s annual week-long trip to Toronto from May 28 to June 2. The evening also included a dessert auction, a silent…
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Big Lakes County turfs charity golf event

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The annual Big Lakes County Invitational Charity Golf Tournament has been turfed after running for about 10 years.At its regular meeting Feb. 22, council approved a motion to discontinue the tournament.In the same motion, council directed…
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Hooked on fishing!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Fun for the whole family was part of the sixth annual Kids Can Catch Ice Fishing Fun Day on Feb. 18 in Joussard on Lesser Slave Lake.Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) and the Joussard Community Association…
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Family Day fun in High Prairie

Family Day on Feb. 20 in High Prairie featured several activities for all ages, from young families to seniors. Events kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Children’s Centre co-hosted by the Children’s Resource Council, Big Lakes County Family…
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Nord-Ouest preparing for radiothon

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nord-Ouest FM will be holding a radiothon March 17-19 to help raise funds to continue providing Francophone media to the public.Executive director Gisèle Bouchard says the radio station holds radiothons to promote the radio station and…
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MLA presents Platinum Jubilee Medals

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Various residents have been honoured with the presentation of the Platinum Jubilee Medal for outstanding community service.The commemorative medal has been created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the…
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l’ACFA regionale de Riviere-la-Paix is celebrating March 3 and McLennan town council is sending a representative.Councillor Yvonne Sawcyn will attend the annual flag raising ceremony at Centre Chevalier. It involves the Franco-Albertan flag rising ceremony, which celebrates the richness and…
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Gun Show returns to April date

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A popular gun show in High Prairie returns to its annual date in April.The 20th annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show is set for April 15-16. at the Sports Palace, the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre…
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