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Town of High Prairie Mayor [*elected]*367 – Brian Panasiuk314 – Barry Sharkawi Councillors [*elected]*517 – John Dunn*411 – Therese Yachshyn*410 – Donna Deynaka*360 – James Waikle*346 – Sasha Martens*342 – Judy Stenhouse327 – Brian Gilroy141 – Ross Burgar Town of…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Concerns from Town of McLennan staff regarding the new Sept. 30 holiday were heard loud and clear by council, who will let staff make the final decision.Council first decided at its Sept. 14 meeting to close…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The M.D. of Smoky River has decided to not close its office in future years for the new Sept. 30 federal holiday now known as National Day of Truth and Reconcilia- tion.Instead, they will release a…
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Big Lakes adds 5 to Wall of Fame

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Five people who volunteer in their communities east of High Prairie had their names added to the Big Lakes County Wall of Fame.Neil and Maureen Renneberg, of Joussard, were honoured for their dedicated services as 2021…
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Chalifoux pots 7 in lopsided win

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie Red Wings continue to roll with two more lopsided scores in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League.The Red Wings dumped the Fox Creek Ice Kings 15-1 on Oct. 9 and Edson Eagles 15-3…
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Pioneers fall just short in Fort Mac

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The visiting Peace River Pioneers lost 35-33 to the Fort McMurray Saints Oct. 2 in high school Mighty Peace Football League action.Head coach Mark Owens says it was a great game as two ranked teams went…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Renegades have attained their first provincial rankings in high school football.Alberta Football ranked the Renegades No. 6 for Tier IV schools for school enrolment 49 or less in the weekly rankings on Oct.…
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Flashlight Night returns to EC Bar Oct. 23

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The ever-popular Halloween Flashlight Night returns Oct. 23 to EC Bar Ranch just east of High Prairie.After the event was cancelled in 2020 by COVID-19 restrictions, ranch owners Lyndon and Denise Drefs are excited to organize…
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Prospectors strike gold in first wins

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Prospectors struck gold twice for their first wins of the season in the Mighty Peace Bantam Football League.On the road, the Prospectors blanked the High Prairie Outlaws 48-0 on Oct. 6 on a…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Renegades keep on getting better on the high school football field.Ever-improving, the Renegades defeated the Peace-Wapiti Titans 43-7 in Grande Prairie on Oct. 6 in Mighty Peace Football League action.Head coach Tom Duchesneau…
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