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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Do you make an effort to celebrate Halloween in a ‘spook’ta-cular way?Once again, the Town of High Prairie is hosting its Halloween decorating contest in October.Councillor Donna Deynaka brought forth the matter at council’s Sept 28…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County is also celebrating Halloween with a decorating contest.Residents are encouraged to decorate their house and yard with lights, jack-o-lanterns and other sorts of ghoulish decorations for a chance to win one of four…
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Fire Prevention Week – Northern Sunrise answers the call

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County Protective Services [NSCPS] manages and operates three fire stations located in the hamlet of St. Isidore, the Village of Nampa and in the rural area of Harmon Valley.A total of 35 paid-on-call firefighters…
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Fire Prevention Week – Big Lakes promotes fire safety

Big Lakes County Fire Services has a proud history of serving and protecting the residents and visitors of Big Lakes County.They deliver high-quality service throughout the year through fire prevention programs, public education, fire suppression, and rescue operations.This year, Fire…
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Pioneers edge Renegades in thriller

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River Pioneers edged the hometown High Prairie Renegades 25-24 in high school football in a game that was called a thriller.The provincially- ranked Pioneers led 25-0 at halftime before the Renegades roared back in the…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Town of Falher has declared a new federal statutory holiday Sept. 30.At its regular meeting Sept. 20, council designated the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation recently announced by the federal government to reflect on…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of McLennan is closing its office Sept. 30 to recognize National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.Although council unanimously voted to close its office, the debate did not indicate everyone was totally in favour.“I’m totally…
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It will be business as usual for High Prairie School Division Sept. 30.At its monthly meeting Aug. 25, the board confirmed a decision to keep schools open for the new National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, says an HPSD news…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County will not be closing its office to mark National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Sept. 30, but they will be supporting a community event to mark the occasion.Council agreed unanimously at its meeting…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of High Prairie is closing its office Sept. 30 to honour National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.Councillor Michael Long opened debate at the Sept. 14 meeting by telling council he was asked by a…
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High Prairie hikes fee 20%

Chris CleggSouth Peace News They aren’t the lowest but not the highest either!The Town of High Prairie raised its ATCO Electric franchise fee to nine per cent from 7.5 per cent effective Jan. 1, 2022 at its Sept. 14 meeting.…
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School News – HPE prepares for Orange Shirt Day

HPE Staff Here is this week’s South Peace News report from High Prairie Elementary School.In Grade 2CL, students have been working on health. Healthy bodies mean healthy food, a good night’s sleep and plenty of exercise.Students have discussed how wearing…
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