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3 injured in accident involving bus

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Three people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a Peace River School Division bus was involved in an accident June 20 near Grimshaw. PRSD says in a news release another vehicle struck the bus, causing it…
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Rupertsland Institute supports Métis people in Alberta in many ways including a tattoo training program for Metis students who live in Treaty 8 territory. Jolene Mearon works at the High Prairie office and reported on the program at High Prairie…
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Grimshaw town council voted at its June 11 meeting to hold only one meeting in July and August, one less than the usual two. The meetings scheduled for July 9 and Aug. 13 are cancelled, meetings will be held July…
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Students learn history in fun way

Each year, Colette Caron’s kindergarten students from High Prairie St. Andrew’s School visit the Triangle Pioneer Threshermans Association museum grounds to learn about how people lived decades ago. The enthusiastic children may have thought some of the activities were fun,…
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At its June 11 meeting, Grimshaw town council received and accepted the formal resignation of CAO Brian Allen. Allen starts work at the M.D. of Peace July 14 as CAO. His last day at work for the Town of Grimshaw…
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At its June 10 meeting, the Town of McLennan agreed to pay Smoky River Transportation $3,200 to provide its service to the town and region. “They do good work,” said Mayor Jason Doris in summing up council’s stand . .…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Community Hall held its third annual Golf Fundraiser at 5 Star Golf Course on June 20, with a sold-out course bursting at its seams with golfers. Organizer Alain Turcotte says 5 Star is a…
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Grimshaw town council decided at its June 11 meeting to terminate its Executive Services Contract with the Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency effective July 11 . . . Council reviewed and approved the Media and Communications Policy with revisions. The policy…
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Premier Smith visits High Prairie

About 150 people attended on extremely short notice to listen to Premier Danielle Smith, above, Northern Alberta government ministers, and MLAs speak on Alberta subjects June 19 at the Peavine Inn & Suites. Despite the short notice, local United Conservative…
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People can apply for benefits through Service Canada, members of High Prairie Aboriginal Interagency heard at its meeting June 10. Victoria Dunbar, citizen service specialist with Service Canada, mentioned several benefits. One mentioned is the Canada Dental Care Plan, now…
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Saints named top athletes

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School honoured its top female athletes at a school awards ceremony June 10. Left-right, are Kaliska Chalifoux-Keenatch, who won the Senior Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award, and Brynn Billings, Junior Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award. High Prairie St. Andrew’s School…
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Wonders of yesteryear!

Students in Colette Caron’s kindergarten class at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School visiting the Pioneer Threshermans Association at Triangle June 18 to learn about how people lived decades ago. Above, Simon Marocchi-Davidson is fascinated after striking . . . water!
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Joe McWilliamsFor South Peace News Rural newspaper reporters spent some time online with Alberta’s Minister of Education and Childcare June 17, talking mostly about age-appropriate materials in school libraries. Minister Dimitrios Nicolaides started by saying the government’s purpose is to…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The upcoming weekend and Canada Day Tuesday, July 1 sees six major events occurring in the region. Following is a list: Indigenous People’s Day June 27 The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre is celebrating Indigenous Peoples…
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When life gives you lemons. . .

Chris CleggSouth Peace News There were no thirsty people and many new young entrepreneurs in High Prairie June 14 as Lemonade Day came to town. Lemonade Day is a fun program that teaches children how to start, own and operate…
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