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Giant trade shows and teddy bears mix

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Moms, dads, and kids under six years of age, are asked to mark their calendars for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic set to take place this summer on June 7-8.Peace Region Family Resource Network program coordinator…
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Women in the North provides venue to share success stories

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Back by popular demand is the Women in the North (WIN) Conference set to take place this spring in multiple Peace Country communities.As a result of incredibly high attendance annually, the conference has now been expanded…
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‘Who let the dogs out?’

Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie celebrated dogs with its annual dog show Feb. 8. Lodge residents and friends were treated to 15 dogs that assistant activity co-ordinator Nicole Noble described as “paws-itively adorable”. Last year, the event featured 11 dogs.
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Friendship Centre highlights Filipino culture

Filipino Culture Night was in the spotlight Feb. 3 at the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre. The event featured traditional food, dance, cultural items and a slide presentation about The Philippines. More than 60 people attended, not including about 15…
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Students take time off for a little fun

St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie hosted its annual winter carnival Feb. 7 – inside! The hour-long event featured a variety of fun and games for students from kindergarten to Grade 6. Games included the Polar Ring Toss, Polar Lock…
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MLA Rehn presents Jubilee Medals

Several High Prairie and area residents received Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals on Feb. 4 at a ceremony at the Northern Star Hotel in Slave Lake.Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pat Rehn presented the medals. Attending with Rehn was Alberta…
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Carnaval St.-Isidore celebrating 40 years

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Plenty of francophone fun is on tap at the 40th annual Carnaval de St-Isidore from Feb. 17-19.St.-Isidore Cultural Centre will be the place to be for the popular event, organized by the Society of the Cultural…
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Northern Sunrise County honours firefighters

Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County Protective Services held its annual awards celebration on Feb. 3 to acknowledge its team of dedicated volunteer firefighters.“We are proud of our members and all the time they put into protecting the…
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Peace River Chamber pays tribute to Lovsin family

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Davis Awards on Jan. 28 to recognize exemplary businesses in the region.“The chamber felt it was important to create an event that recognized the hard-working businesses…
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A-1 Western Wear helps teen compete at World Junior Finals

From time to time, businesses want to recognize the efforts of people or organizations they sponsor. A-1 Western Wear Tack & Gifts in High Prairie sponsors Noah Sisson, 16, a rodeo bareback rider from Slave Lake. Sisson enjoyed a terrific…
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