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Driftpile members demand accountability

Chris CleggSouth Peace News As far as protests go, it is hard to image any other being more peaceful and respectful.However, it does not mean some members of Driftpile Cree Nation do not want change, and they are prepared to…
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A former NHL player’s plea to end the cycle of suicide

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News “Each and every one of you have your own story,” Jordin Tootoo told Indigenous youth April 7 in Slave Lake.Telling these stories to each other is important for building community, he added.Tootoo was the first…
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Faust and District Fire and Water Rescue will be holding a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast at the fire hall May 8 from 9-11 a.m.Cost per plate is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and under.Proceeds will go…
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Cunningham named Red Wings’ MVP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings honoured their top players after the team won its second straight West Division championship in the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League.Theo Cunningham was a double winner as he took home the…
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Summer music festival returning to High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A summer music festival returns to High Prairie for the second year with plans to be bigger and better.Inter.Sect Art and Music Festival is set for Aug 11-14 at High Prairie Rodeo Grounds, organized by Levi…
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The ongoing battle against invasive species will continue at a workshop at the Triangle Hall 15 km west of High Prairie April 28.The Lesser Slave Watershed Council hosts Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants and Animals. Learn about the invasive species threatening…
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High Prairie Repertoire dancers compete in Slave Lake

High Prairie Repertoire dancers participated in ‘Live to Dance’ March 27 in Slave Lake at the Legacy Centre. The event was organized by former Slave Lake resident Reanna Maitland. The day included classes instructed by Briggs Gibbins of Stony Plain,…
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Falher Honey Festival returns June 17-19

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The popular Falher Honey Festival is back in 2022, causing a buzz around the region after the event was cancelled by COVID-19 the past two years.Fun for the weekend of June 17-19 is being planned by…
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Red Wings sweep final to win second title

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie remains the best in West!As many predicted, the High Prairie Red Wings captured their second straight West Division championship in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League last week.Ranked No. 1 in the GMHL,…
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Countdown to horseshoe championships begins

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie will host the Canadian Horseshoe Pitching Championships in August two years after the event was postponed by COVID-19 restrictions.The Sports Palace arena and the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre will be centre stage Aug. 17-20…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The annual Big Lakes County Invitational Charity Golf Tournament will be back in full swing in 2022 after it was cancelled by COVID-19 the last two years.At its regular meeting March 23, council approved the event…
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The M.D. of Smoky River is supporting Northern Rural Chicks Woman’s Day event April 9 at Falher to the tune of $500 with money coming from the Agriculture Service Board’s extension fund.“I don’t have a problem with this one,” said…
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Trade show returning to Peace River

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Spring Trade Show is back April 8-9!Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce is delighted the popular event returns after being cancelled in 2020-21 by COVID-19 restrictions.Chamber president Peter Herritt invites everyone to…
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“We do this every year,” said Northern Sunrise County Reeve Carolyn Kolebaba as council approved financial support for several organizations at its March 22 meeting.County administration brought forth the matter asking for approval that council proclaim June 6-12 as Seniors’…
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