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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Easter will be celebrated April 20 and a tradition that started in High Prairie about two decades ago is back! People in northern Alberta and around the world are invited to join the Holy Week Bible…
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Creation of art requires knowledge of Math, Science

Math, Art and Science go together to make beautiful art in the High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School art room. Students involve the math of one- and two-point perspective, as well as the science of the colour spectrum in their…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Central Peace – Notley MLA and Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen returned from a trip to the United States to discuss the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canadian wood products going…
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Anzac teacher receives Edwin Parr nomination

Chris CleggSouth Peace News An Anzac, AB first-year teacher is Northland School Division’s nominee for the Edwin Parr Teacher Award. The Division announced April 1 that Emily Griffin was selected. The award recognizes first-year teachers who demonstrate strong dedication and…
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Wind project moves forward with site modifications

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A proposed wind turbine project in the Smoky River Region has undergone some minor location changes, with the company speculated to complete applications later this year. ABO Energy Canada Ltd., A subsidiary Smoky River Wind Inc.…
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Donnelly’s new CAO is embracing role

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Village of Donnelly is happy to announce that a new chief administrative officer has been hired to help take care of their administrative duties. Sumitra Subedi has joined Donnelly’s team as the newest CAO, and…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News High Prairie RCMP have made arrests relating to a break and enter at I&P Mechanic March 15 involving a shotgun and are looking for a third suspect. Cpl. Mathew Howell, Public Information Officer, Western Alberta District,…
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‘Happy retirement, Linda!’

Linda Peterson retired as the manager of Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie after serving in the position since 2013. She was honoured by Pleasantview and Heart River Housing at a special farewell on March 28, her last day. Left-right, are…
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Gilwood ranch girl now Big Lakes ag fieldman

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County welcomes a new agricultural fieldman with farming roots in the region. Sarah Cairns started her new role on March 24. “I grew up on a ranch in the Gilwood area where I am…
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Pearl LorentzenLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Workforce adjustment is a service offered by Service Canada, which could help businesses affected by the U.S. tariffs stay in business. Victoria Dunbar with Service Canada attended the High Prairie Aboriginal Interagency Committee meeting virtually on…
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Szmata awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A Grimshaw woman has been honoured with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal on March 24 at the Queen Elizabeth II Building in Edmonton. Casey Szmata is an advocate for mental health advocacy, suicide awareness,…
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Prairie River Junior High rules STEM competition

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie won the third annual High Prairie School Division Junior High Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition March 13 at Kinuso School. The team of Niya Mouallem, Grade…
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H.P. court docketMarch 17, 2025Justice C.A. Palmer A woman who spit on a police officer has added to her criminal record. Jonelle Horseman was ordered to serve probation for 18 months after appearing for sentencing on a charge of assaulting…
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Students dazzle while honing art skills in the classroom

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students express their point of view quite expertly, using colour. Then with one- and two-point perspectives, they literally draw the eye into the depth of their world. Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
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