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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Region is welcoming back a long-anticipated evening event to help raise funds to support the local firefighters.An Evening of Elegance will be held on Nov. 5 at the Emergency Services building in Falher, with…
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Fallen sisters remembered

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Each year, many gather around the country to remember lost loved ones and share the pain.And, perhaps even more importantly, to bring awareness to an issue for many years overlooked by authorities.High Prairie held its Sisters…
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T&R Day ends with Every Child Matters Walk

National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30 was marked in High Prairie as three local organizations partnered to host a day of events at the High Prairie Children’s Centre. The event was co-hosted by the High Prairie and District…
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FireChase returns to HP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The once-popular High Prairie FireChase returned Oct. 2 after several years to rave reviews and many compliments.Previously held in 2014, FireChase is an event that encourages physical fitness and raises money for the High Prairie Fire…
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Sucker Creek remembers missing, murdered

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Missing and murdered Indigenous people were remembered at a special walk Oct. 4 in Sucker Creek First Nation.About 150 people gathered for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Walk hosted by Sucker Creek Health.Elder Mary Willier…
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Legion pays tribute to queen, honours Bennett

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The High Prairie Royal Canadian Legion held two celebrations recently honouring a fallen queen and a local man affectionately given the title of “sir”.On Sept. 19, the Legion held a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II,…
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HP Museum opens special wing

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News History was made at the High Prairie and District Museum on the most special of days.Local Indigenous culture is highlighted in the Truth and Reconciliation Gallery that was officially opened Sept. 30, the National Day of…
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A page back in time

Old-fashioned fun and farm life was part of the Triangle Harvest Festival on Sept. 10 as the Pioneer Threshermans Association celebrated Culture Days in Alberta. An antique tractor parade and threshing demonstration were among the popular events to celebrate life…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Aaron James Sorensen is back!As director of the popular film Hank Williams First Nation, released in 2005, he is back with another made in Alberta film starring northern Alberta residents.Guitar Lessons was first shown in High…
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Emily PlihalSouth Peace News Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee is receiving a donation from Northern Sunrise County for its Sisters in Spirit Walk on Oct. 4.The decision was reached at council’s Sept. 13 meeting.The Sisters in Spirit Walk will be…
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How ‘Miserable” became a lot of fun!

The Miserable Miles Race began in Peace River in 2015. The course is about 6 km with new obstacles added each year. New this year was the Fun Colour. Organizers begin preparing for the race in August when Fish and…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A full day of activities is planned by Redrum First Nations Sept. 24 as the Kokum’s Outreach Retreat fundraiser occurs.Events begin at 1 a.m. and run all day at the Wheel Inn R.V. Park 1 km…
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