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Returnees prove value of wilderness camp

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie Wilderness Camp continues to grow in demand.The summer camp of 2022 attracted 66 youth ages 12-17 years, says camp director Aaron Harbidge, who launched the Christian Bible camp in 2016.“This was our absolutely maximum…
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Generosity overwhelms camp organizers

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Support for the High Prairie Wilderness Camp keeps growing.More than $21,000 was raised at the camp’s annual fundraiser Oct. 22 at the Triangle Hall 15 km west of High Prairie.“We raised $21,439.40,” says camp director Aaron…
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Victim services, food bank receive donations

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two organizations that serve the High Prairie region have scored funding raised at the ninth annual Big Lakes County Invitational Charity Golf Tournament held Aug. 18.Cheques for $6,683.69 were each presented to the High Prairie Victim…
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Manoir du Lac resident turning 106!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter We all hope that our loved ones can live a long, healthy, prosperous life filled with love and happiness.Cecile Boivin Sylvestre has succeeded in accomplishing all those goals and is set to embark on her 106th…
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Wear a poppy and wear it proudly!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter With Remembrance Day coming quickly, Royal Canadian Legions across the country are working tirelessly in the Poppy Campaign to ensure people remember sacrifices veterans made for our freedom.The Poppy Campaign starts on the last Friday of…
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In the Halloween spirit!

Some residents in High Prairie have decorated their houses and yards in preparation for Halloween Oct. 31. And just for the fun of it, High Prairie town council is offering prizes for the best decorations in several categories.
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Author visiting McLennan

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A bestselling author will be at the McLennan Library Oct. 27 to talk about writing and her latest book.Genevieve Graham will be speaking and reading beginning at 7 p.m.Graham’s latest book, Bluebird, is a dazzling novel…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Get ready for some ghoulish fun for the whole family on Oct. 29, as Nampa/Northern Sunrise County FCSS holds a Monster Mash Family Dance.Community development coordinator Alicia Surman says the dance will be held from 6-8…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter FABuLAS will be holding its second annual Pumpkin Paint Night on Oct. 26 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Girouxville Bowling Alley.Cost for the evening will be $25 and will include the pumpkin, paint, punch, and…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A little bit of fun and a little bit of history will be rolled all into one fun experience this Saturday as Smoky River FCSS hosts its Night at the Museum.The event will be held on…
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Paroisse Sacré-Coeur planning anniversary celebration

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A Smoky River parish is ready to celebrate a historic milestone!Paroisse Sacré-Coeur (Sacred Heart Parish) is making plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary Nov. 20. Details and registration information regarding the celebration are included in the…
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Where art, style and comfort mix!

The High Prairie Quilt Guild held its annual show and sale at the High Prairie Curling Club Oct. 1-2. This year’s show featured 157 entries including large and small quilts to wall hangings. Most were for sale but not all.…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News If you happen to see a bunch of strange lights southeast of High Prairie Oct. 22, don’t worry! It isn’t a UFO, but literally hundreds of flashlights creating an eerie glow.EC Bar Adventures is again holding…
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