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Ready to serve!

Kinuso School held its Italian Knight Supper and Loonie Auction March 10 in the school gymnasium. Approximately 200 people attended, says Andrea Chambers, Kinuso School secretary. Above, student helpers who served beverages pose for a photo. In front are Jayven…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Free services for people to file income tax returns are available in the High Prairie area from Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). “Big Lakes FCSS is proud to offer free income tax filing…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Gift Lake School welcomes James Bourque as acting vice-principal. He has been an educator with Northland School Division for many years, says a Northland news release dated March 12. Bourque comes from Northland Online School before…
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Good Shepherd has new VP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Good Shepherd School teacher Angela Lavoie has been promoted to the school vice-principal. She was appointed by Holy Family Catholic Regional Division and started her new role immediately, states an HFCRD news release date March 7.…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie School Division board expresses concerns about motorists who drive by school buses stopped with flashing lights activated. At its regular meeting Feb. 18, trustees discussed current initiatives and actions taken to reduce fly-bys and…
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A piece of history

The High Prairie and District Museum held an open house March 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. and invited the High Prairie Quilt Guild to celebrate National Quilt Month, which is held each year in March. Members of the guild…
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Gach assumes new financial role

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northland School Division has appointed Laura Gach as its new director of finance. In her new role, she is working closely with secretary-treasurer Doug- las Aird, providing financial oversight and strategic support for the Division, says…
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And we’ll have fun, fun fun. . .!

The High Prairie St. Andrew’s School Grade 9 Travel Club hosted a carnival March 4 to raise funds for the club’s annual trip to Toronto from June 1-6. The fundraiser featured delicious food, exciting games and fantastic prizes and crafts.…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Service (FCSS) is geared up and ready to help people with low-income and seniors file their 2024 income taxes. The Volunteer Income Tax Program is one that many FCSS offices…
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Food for all seasons!

Chastin MartelFor South Peace News There is a new hydroponic farm for High Prairie School Division (HPSD) students! The farm will allow students to grow food in all seasons and provide hands-on learning for HPSD students. The project is expected…
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Citizens on Patrol adds watchful eye

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie RCMP are getting support to curb crime and help officers catch criminals as Citizens on Patrol was resurrected after many years of being inactive. High Prairie Citizens on Patrol Association (HPCOPA) was officially incorporated…
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Peace River School Division continues to build its campaign to boost anti-racism. At its regular meeting Feb. 20, the board was updated about the Division’s anti-racism committee and the board’s new anti-racism policy, says a PRSD news release dated Feb.…
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Joussard welcomes pumper-rescue truck

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County Fires Services welcomed a new pumper-rescue truck to the Joussard fire district. The new truck represents a significant investment in enhancing public safety and improve emergency response capabilities within the region, states a…
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Schools in Holy Family Catholic Regional Division will get special funding from the board to celebrate milestone anniversaries. At its regular meeting Feb. 19, the board passed a motion to allocate funding for anniversaries through the board initiative fund, says…
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Young scientists get creative!

Students at Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie participated in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day activities on Feb. 27. Teams were timed and assessed in activities that included an egg drop, Apples Afar, airplane cargo launch…
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