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Grand chief, Elders take PRSD to class on Treaty 8

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division trustees and other division leaders appreciated a valuable lesson about Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta.PRSD leaders learned about the true spirit and intent of treaties from a team from Treaty 8…
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PRJH salutes veterans

Students at Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie marked Remembrance Day with an assembly Nov. 9 with several members of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Several videos about veterans and Remembrance Day were also…
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Santa Claus Parades in HP, PR Nov. 25

Peace Region residents can take part in Santa Claus Parades in High Prairie and Peace River Nov. 25.Peace River calls its parade the Annual Holiday Parade and it starts at 5 p.m. Floats entering can win Santa’s Choice prizes including…
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Buchanan family donates to Columbarium, memorial wall

Photos by Jodi Sware Gordon Buchanan came to High Prairie from Manitoba in the late 1950s, looking for a better life for his family. He saw in High Prairie a small community with a big opportunity.Gordon was a builder with…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A chance to dress up and enjoy some company and great entertainment will present itself in early December as Smoky River Minor Hockey holds its annual gala on Dec. 3 in Falher.The much-anticipated event was put…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re looking for a fun family event to take your children to have some pre-Christmas cheer, look no further than the Falher Christmas Expo and Santa Day.The event will be held at the Centre Chevaliers…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Adult Learning is providing the opportunity for residents to take a Mental Health First Aid Standard Course twice this winter.On Dec. 1, in-person training will be provided from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Region is welcoming back Moonlight Madness on Nov. 18 to promote businesses in the area.Smoky River Chamber of Commerce president Nichole Simard says the event has been in hiatus for a number of years,…
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Indigenous market draws good crowd

A steady stream of shoppers participated in the Takwakin Indigenous market at the High Prairie Elks Hall at the Rodeo Grounds Nov. 5. Everything from art, cookware, clothing, puzzles, soaps, jewelry and more was available for anyone wanting to get…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A home game for the High Prairie Red Wings is expanding into a special tribute for Remembrance Day.The Red Wings will wear special camouflage jerseys for the game Nov. 11 that starts at 7:30 p.m.“We will…
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Students pay respects

High Prairie Elementary School students in Grade 4-6 participated in the No Stone Left Alone ceremony at High Prairie St. Mark’s Anglican Church Cemetery on Nov. 3. The ceremony included Two Minutes of Silence and the playing of The Last…
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Museum location of Halloween fun

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) held a Night at the Museum on Oct. 29 in lieu of Halloween.“We had 175 participants attend the program and they loved the idea, this may become a…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Festival of Trees is coming back to Falher on Nov. 18 at the Centre Chevaliers.Co-hosted by Smoky River Family and Community Support Services and Smoky River Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held in conjunction…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Region is welcoming back Moonlight Madness on Nov. 18 to promote businesses in the area.Smoky River Chamber of Commerce president Nichole Simard says the event has been in hiatus for a number of years,…
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