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L’École Héritage célèbre sa classe de finissants 2022!

Cette année, l’École Héritage a célébré douze finissantes et finissants lors des célébrations le 27 mai dernier.Les finissants, les parents et le personnel de l’école ont assisté à la messe à l’église à 13 h 15, ensuite, ils sont allés…
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HP Royal Purple Elks mark 80 years

An exhibit of the High Prairie Royal Purple Elks No. 59 was officially opened June 4 at the High Prairie and District Museum. The local women’s organization was chartered May 8, 1941 with 25 charter members. Several current and past…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Activities are being held in local communities to celebrate Seniors Week from June 6-12.Many are also promoting local seniors’ clubs and organizations for those in the golden-age generation to get active and connected.The High Prairie Golden…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The publishers of High Prairie South Peace News received several awards in Edmonton June 3 marking historic milestones.Jeff and Mary Burgar received gold quill awards from the Canadian Community Newspapers Association [CCNA] marking 50 years of…
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The Joussard Community Association will be holding a Father’s Day Breakfast at the JCA Hall June 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.Cost to attend is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age.The menu includes pancakes,…
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Faust and District Fire and Water Rescue will be holding a Father’s Day Roast Beef Dinner June 19 at the fire hall from 4-7 p.m.Cost is $15 per plate. There will be door prizes and a silent auction held as…
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The tradition continues!The Kinuso Canadian Cowboy Parade will once again kick off rodeo activities July 1-2.The parade begins at 11 a.m. with entrants asked to line up behind the Agriculture Hall. The parade then makes its way down Main Street…
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The popular Mud Bog returns to Triangle July 2-3, hosted by the 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…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Healthcare and medical professionals and volunteers in the Falher-McLennan region will be honoured as the community celebrates Rural Health Week from May 30 to June 3.The Smoky River Regional Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee has planned…
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‘Recruiting is about relationships’

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Challenged by a current national labour shortage, strategies to attract and retain employees were shared at a conference May 26 at Triangle Hall west of High Prairie.Spark the North was organized by Community Futures – Lesser…
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Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News It’s quad rally season! One of the new ones is focused on raising awareness about suicide prevention.Kaly Twin is organizing Rally to Live on Swan River First Nation. She’s a member of Swan River. She…
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Vanier grads say “It’s About Time”

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Reaching a major educational milestone, 26 graduating students of Georges P. Vanier School in Donnelly were honoured at commencement ceremonies May 21.“It’s About Time” was the theme for the ceremonies.The theme had many implications as public…
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HPSD Senior High Track and Field Meet

Following are the results of the High Prairie School Division Track & Field meet held at the E.W. Pratt High School/Prairie River Junior High School track May 17. School abbreviations are as follows: EWP – High Prairie E.W. Pratt High…
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HPSD Junior High Track and Field Meet

Following are the results of the High Prairie School Division Track & Field meet held at the E.W. Pratt High School/Prairie River Junior High School track complex May 17. School abbreviations are as follows: GL – Gift Lake School; GPV…
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