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School News – PRJH students rewarded for hard work

PRJH StaffFor South Peace News This is the news from Prairie River Junior High School from High Prairie.Last week, the honours students as well as the students who received honourable mention went on an afternoon trip to the Enilda Bowling…
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Trustees of Holy Family Catholic Regional Division are satisfied with partnerships in its communities.At its regular meeting March 15, trustees reviewed areas of emphasis for the board for the 2022-23 year, says a HFCRD news release March 16.The board is…
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East Peace Gas helps local families

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Local area gas provider, East Peace Gas Co-op, was selected by Gas Alberta to give back to their community earlier this month via the Gas Alberta Gives Back Program.East Peace Gas Co-op manager Dale Dupuis says…
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Lodge addition at Falher receives $1.2M funding boost

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Heart River Housing (HRH) received news from the Alberta government March 9, they will be receiving some funding to assist in the building of new units at the Villa Beausejour in Falher.The funding will come from…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Crime was up marginally in 2022 from 2021 for the Peace Regional RCMP.“Officers in the Peace River region responded to 6,370 calls for service in 2022,” says Const. Mitch Guenette, community liaison officer.“Overall, there was a…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A small fire early Feb. 28 caused minimal damage at High Prairie Forest Products, a division of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.Smoke was observed coming from a debarker in the mechanical room by employees around 8…
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Rural crime a concern for McLennan RCMP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The McLennan RCMP detachment was busy getting a handle on overall crime in the Smoky River region in 2022.Sgt. Allan Paterson says rural crime is a major issue in the region.“The biggest area of concern for…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace – Notley MLA and Forestry, Parks and Tourism Minister Todd Loewen reminds people to be safe and cautious around outdoor fires during Alberta wildfire season from March 1 to Oct. 31.“As folks look forward to…
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Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News A local film group is offering people the opportunity to take part in a weekend film making competition.Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association (PRIMAA) is based out of Grande Prairie, but covers the whole Peace…
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H.P. court docketMarch 6, 2023Judge S.P. Hinkley A young High Prairie woman is spending another three months in jail for stealing a vehicle and breaching release conditions.Shanelle Rosychuk, 24, was handed a global sentence of 120 days in jail after…
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Domestic violence concerning in Lakeshore region

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Domestic violence and bail release conditions concern Lakeshore Regional Police Service.Police calls for Lakeshore Regional Police Service dropped in 2022 from 2021, yet officers remain vigilant to reduce crime more.Lakeshore responded to 1,555 calls in 2022,…
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Study to determine future of St. Andrew’s

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News St. Andrew’s School building will be replaced or renovated to create a current and modern learning environment.At its regular meeting Feb. 15, Holy Family Catholic Regional Division board awarded a contract to Group2 Architecture Interior Design…
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High Prairie RCMP target ‘hot spots’ to curb crime

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Property crime was a growing concern for High Prairie RCMP in 2022.S/Sgt. Bryce Tarzwell says the problem continues.“The concern right now is the amount of theft, more specifically, rural property theft and crime,” says Tarzwell, who…
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Realtors optimistic for High Prairie market in 2023

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Realtors serving the High Prairie region are optimistic for a strong year for sales in 2023.Grassroots Realty Group realtor Misty Gaudet says the local office has already been busy with multiple sales and new listings.“Last month…
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