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Rules regarding the commemoration or painting of crosswalks are now clear to Grimshaw residents. Council passed a policy at its June 11 meeting which clearly outlines a process for community members to apply for crosswalk designs that honour significant people,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Alberta government has announced a one-time grant of $3.2 million in the Seeds of Innovation: Investing in Agri-Research Grant. The grant was divvied up amongst 12 applied research associations in the province to upgrade equipment,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Regional Economic Development (SRRED) is hoping residents and business owners will answer two surveys being conducted to help determine the workforce needs and opportunities across the region. “We are doing these surveys as part…
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Hemp plant off and running!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky Hemp Decortication Ltd. (SHDL) held two open houses to celebrate the official commencement of its decortication business. Open houses were held June 23 and June 25 to show investors and local municipal governments what the…
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Wave of farming’s future lies in drones

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Technology is rapidly entering every phase of life so it should be no surprise farming is included. A drone demonstration at Prairie Ag Sales & Rentals in High Prairie June 16 showed agriculture producers the benefits…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Increasing patrols in a cost-effective way and no security cameras strategically placed around town were the two clear messages sent from the public to High Prairie town council at a public forum to discuss crime June…
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Inspiration comes in many forms

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students show their true colours armed with a full semester of practice and exploration! Students are now enjoying summer holidays but – hopefully – continue honing their skills. Please check southpeacenews.com for photos…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News What child or youth doesn’t love the midway rides at the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo? Once again this year, the Grouard Seniors are holding a contest which is sure to provide community spirit and provide…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Kapawe’no First Nation has purchased the entire Northern Lakes College (NLC) campus at Grouard and plans a major development. The sale was officially completed two weeks ago and Kapawe’no plans a celebration for July 7. To…
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Célébration des finissants a Ecole des Quatre-Vents

Le 21 juin dernier, l’Ecole des Quatre-Vents a souligné avec émotion et fierté la cohorte des finissants 2025. La cérémonie officielle s’est tenue a 15 h a l’école des Quatre-Vents a Peace River, suivie d’un banquet rassembleur, en presence des…
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Atikameg HeadStart celebrates 1st graduation of many!

Atikameg HeadStart held its 2025 graduation June 16 at the Atikameg Hall. The 22 graduating students proudly walked into the hall wearing gowns before taking their place at the front of the hall to eagerly await the presentation of their…
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Dix finissants de l’Ecole Héritage célébrés!

Couronnéves de courage, nous marquons notre heritage était le theme choisi pour honorer la classe des finissants 2025. Le vendredi 6 juin 2025, la communauté scolaire de l’Ecole Héritage a Falher s’est rassemblée pour célébrer ses ses finissantes et finissants…
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Peace River School Division Trustee Dion reinstated

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A Peace River area school trustee is back in his chair after Court of King’s Bench ruled June 11 that Peace River School Division erred in its decision to disqualify him. Ward 4 trustee Moise Dion…
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Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program will be at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in McLennan July 10-12. Screen Test provides mammograms to individuals 45-74 years of age at no cost but appointments are required. Clients can contact (1-800)…
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