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Wilderness camp returns

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie Wilderness Camp had another successful summer for youth ages 12-17 years after the 2020 camp was cancelled by COVID-19 restrictions.Camp director Aaron Harbidge says the number of campers was down slightly from the record…
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Remembrance Day service guide

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Remembrance Day services will be held Nov. 11 in several Peace Country communities despite the ongoing pandemic.In High Prairie, an invitation only service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Due to limitations on…
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Twice is Nice donates to charities

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Several donations amounting to $30,000 were recently donated to various charity groups and organizations in the High Prairie region.Twice as Nice Boutique donated the undisclosed sums [either cash or material items] to seven groups including J.B.…
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Frightful night!

EC Bar Ranch east of High Prairie held its annual Flashlight Night Oct. 23. Co-owner Lyndon Drefs was more than pleased with attendance given the ongoing pandemic and sprinkling of rain, although it was warm. This year 1,021 people attended…
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Red Wings still perfect after 2 wins

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings picked up two more wins in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League in a weekend home stand.First, the Red Wings melted the Slave Lake Icedogs 9-3 on Oct. 22.After that,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Prospectors have been eliminated from the playoffs in the Peace Country Bantam Football League.On the road, the Prospectors were blanked 36-0 by the Grande Prairie Norsemen in the first round Oct. 27.Grande Prairie…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Prospectors lost 40-15 to the Wembley Bulldogs at home Oct. 16 in their final game of the Peace Country Bantam Football League regular season.“Although the game score doesn’t reflect it, the game was…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Pioneers advanced to the high school football playoffs in the Mighty Peace Football League.Finishing fourth in the league, the Pioneers were scheduled to play the No. 1 St. Joseph’s Celtics in Grande Prairie…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Outlaws put up a good fight in a 57-32 loss to the Grande Prairie Raiders on the road Oct. 16 in Mighty Peace Bantam Football League action.Looking for their first win on the…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The visiting High Prairie Outlaws fell to the Sexsmith Shamrocks 57-6 Oct. 23 to end their Peace River Bantam Football League season.Henry Hudson scored a touchdown on a kick return with seven minutes left in the…
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High Prairie town council extended thanks to three former councillors at its Oct. 26 meeting. Councillors Michael Long and Arlen Quartly did not seek re-election in the Oct. 18 municipal election while Brian Gilroy was defeated. Long and Quartly attended…
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Northland awards long-service, retirees

Northland School Division honoured staff at the Long Service Awards at the Chateau Nova in Peace River Oct. 14. The ceremony recognized staff who have achieved 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 years of service and retirees during 2020 and 2021.…
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‘Day of happiness’ celebrated

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Swan River First Nation erected a monument to its Indian Residential School survivors in a moving ceremony Oct. 18.The project was started by April Giroux and Amanda Woodman.“It is a day of happiness,” said Giroux.Many…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News One incumbent mayor and a single incumbent reeve were defeated in the region during the 2021 municipal elections Oct. 18.Town of McLennan mayor Michele Fournier was soundly defeated, placing fifth of five candidates with only four…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A fire which destroyed a church at Peerless Lake is being deemed suspicious by Red Earth Creek RCMP.RCMP Media Relations Cpl. Tammy Keibel says police and Peerless Lake Fire Services responded to a call Oct. 15…
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