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The fifth annual Spruce Point Park Rodeo occurs July 2-3 at Spruce Point Park Rodeo Grounds near Kinuso.Action begins at 2 p.m. each day with all the major events of rodeo featured. The rodeo is sanctioned by the Wildrose Rodeo…
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The popular Mud Bog returns to Triangle July 2-3, hosted by Pioneer Threshermans Association.Events start at 1 p.m. Saturday with gates open at noon. Sunday events start at 11 a.m. with gates open at 10 a.m.Admission is $10 for adults…
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PR celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Peace River celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 at the Treaty 8 Memorial. Many dignitaries attended and spoke of the importance of the day. It was also a time to remember and continue the healing process in the spirit…
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The Friends of the Falher Library are holding a Books and Video Sale [by donation] June 28-30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Falher Log Cabin. The sale continues July 5-7, also from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Books…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A major fishing tournament in the High Prairie region returns as the 32nd annual Golden Walleye Classic is set for Sept. 3-4 at Shaw’s Point Resort.The event on Lesser Slave Lake was cancelled the last two…
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Pratt class celebrates commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Achieving a major educational milestone, 52 graduating students of E.W. Pratt School in High Prairie were honoured at commencement ceremonies June 11.Pratt principal Etta Viens urged the students to focus on the future to make the…
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Pleasantview salutes seniors

Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie hosted a seniors’ barbecue June 9 to celebrate Seniors’ Week from June 6-12. Hotdogs, chili and salads were served. After lunch, seniors enjoyed an afternoon of socializing and playing games like bocce, Rummikub and bean…
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Lakeside’s Sheldon raises 4-H Grand Champion Steer

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Lace Sheldon raised the Grand Champion Steer at the East Peace Inter-Club 4-H Achievement Day June 4 at Spruce Point Park west of Kinuso.Two 4-H clubs took part including Kinuso Lakeside 4-H Club and Mirror…
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Kate Lovsin,Watershed Co-ordinator,Lesser Slave Watershed Council. The Lesser Slave Watershed Council [LSWC] is hosting our annual general meeting [AGM] on June 23 from 2-6 p.m.The AGM is an opportunity to come meet like-minded people who are concerned about the Lesser…
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Big Lakes County barbecue returns

Big Lakes County hosted its annual barbecue June 16 on the lawn at the administrative centre in High Prairie after the event was cancelled the past two years by COVID-19 restrictions. About 300 people were served, says Nicole Hanna, manager…
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Loewen launches UCP leadership bid

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Central Peace – Notley MLA Todd Loewen was greeted by more than 100 people June 7 in his hometown of Valleyview as he officially launched his campaign to run for the leader of the provincial United…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Falher will be abuzz when the annual Falher Honey Festival returns June 17-19.Plenty of fun and activities are planned for all ages by the festival committee, chair James Bell says.“Everyone is excited to have in-person celebrations…
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