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Special ceremony for a special day

Peace River held a special celebration for Aboriginal Remembrance Day Nov. 8 with added significance this year. Women serving in the RCMP started wearing red dresses (ribbon skirts) as part of official attire. The dresses represent the RCMP, and as…
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Santa Claus visits HP Municipal Library

The High Prairie Municipal Library hosted its annual Children’s Christmas Party on Nov. 18 which featured a special visit by Santa Claus. Cancelled in 2021 and 2020 by COVID-19 restrictions, the party attracted 113 people. Children and families enjoyed a…
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Supper is served! Ukrainian style!

Ukrainian food and culture were on the menu at the annual Ukrainian Baba’s Supper in High Prairie at the Edmo Peyre Hall on Nov. 24. A variety of popular ethnic dishes was served at the fundraiser for the Ukrainian Cultural…
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Over $1,400 raised for FCSS’s Christmas voucher program

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and Smoky River Chamber of Commerce held a Festival of Trees on Nov. 18.The event was held in conjunction with the community’s Moonlight Madness campaign and saw approximately…
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Aboriginal veterans remembered

Canadians celebrated National Aboriginal Veterans Day Nov. 8 with a flag raising and wreath laying in the High Prairie Civic Square. The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre organized the celebration, which they plan to make an annual event. After drummers…
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HP gathers to remember, reflect

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Citizens of the High Prairie region gathered for the first public Remembrance Day Service since 2019 after COVID-19 restrictions.High Prairie Legion president Don Ebbett welcomed those who attended the service Nov. 11 at the Legion Hall.“We’re…
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Red Wings pay tribute on Remembrance Day

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News War veterans, Canadian Legion members and first responders were honoured by the High Prairie Red Wings at their Remembrance Day hockey game Nov. 11.Red Wing players wore special jerseys that were also auctioned off to raise…
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Driftpile Cree Nation Travel Centre opens

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A special day in Driftpile Cree Nation’s history was celebrated Nov. 15 as chief and council, along with Elders, community members and guests, opened the Driftpile Cree Nation Travel Centre.The one-stop travel centre has everything a…
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Exemplary service of PR fire chief recognized, rewarded

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Fire Department’s fire chief Tim Harris is being recognized for his 32 years of service in many remarkable ways in the next couple of months.Most recently, Harris was presented with his First Bar at…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Nampa/Northern Sunrise Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) are kicking off a couple of campaigns to help make peoples’ Christmases merrier and brighter.The Christmas Gift Card Program will run until Dec. 9, collecting donations to…
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‘Light Up a Memory’ for someone special

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Palliative Care Society’s annual Light up a Memory fundraiser is back in action to try to help more people during hard times.The fundraising campaign runs from Nov. 15 until Jan. 1, and the society…
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HPE takes time to remember

High Prairie Elementary School marked Remembrance Day with an assembly Nov. 8 with several members of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion attending. The ceremony was led by students in Chris Langlois’ Grade 4-5L class and Charlene…
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St. Andrew’s takes time to remember

Junior and senior high school students at St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie marked Remembrance Day with its Peace Day ceremony Nov. 10. Members of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion were special guests. Students read several…
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