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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Skiers and snowboarders who are looking to hit the slopes this January, are now welcome to hit the freshly-made snow at the Little Smoky Ski Area. Little Smoky Ski Area is in the M.D. of Smoky…
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After debating the issue for some time, the Village of Berwyn council has decided to hold less meetings in 2025. At its Dec. 12 meeting, council approved changes to its Procedural Bylaw, which outlines procedures for council meetings, including rules…
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85 Christmas packages delivered

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie families and other individuals celebrated Christmas with food and gifts provided by a local family organization. A total of 85 Christmas care packages with a turkey or ham, gift cards for other food, and…
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Anyone planning to run in the 2025 election for trustee in Holy Family Catholic Regional Division will require a criminal record check. At its regular meeting Dec. 18, the board gave final reading to an amended election bylaw, cites a…
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Northland School Division will host community engagement sessions at its schools in the next three months, including four in the High Prairie region. Parents and community residents are invited to the sessions at local schools, says a Northland news release…
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Former Cree author honoured

Constance BrissendenFor South Peace News What to do with 24 years of research? Before he died in April 2016, my partner Larry Loyie and I talked about our nine bins of residential school research. As co-researchers and writers, we had…
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Breakfast with Santa at Pratt

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School hosted its annual Holiday Breakfast on Dec. 20, the last day of school before the Christmas break. A variety of food was served. Organizers thank A&W and Wholesale Market for donating food.
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A boil water advisory which began in December remains in effect in the Smoky River region. The Smoky River Regional Water Management Commission is currently undergoing a clarifier replacement in the water treatment plant located at…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Thieves continue to wreak havoc at Winagami Lake by robbing cottage owners of valuable property. The thefts continue despite pleas to local authorities for help. “We are starting to wonder what else needs to happen before…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) will be hosting two trips for people in the region with disabilities. The two trips will be held on Jan. 10 and Jan. 12 and will be in…
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The M.D. of Peace council approved its 2025 interim budget at its Dec. 10 meeting. The budget totals $6,379,960 including $4,980,660 in operating funds and $1,399,300 in capital funds. The final budget will be presented to council for consideration and…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County will be hosting a Land-Use Bylaw (LUB) Refresh Open House on Jan. 13, and residents are urged to participate. The open house will be hosted from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in council chambers with Mackenzie…
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The future of the Berwyn Arena continues to be debated. At its Dec. 12 meeting, Berwyn village council discussed the arena’s future with Jonathan McLeod, a member of the Berwyn Arena Society. Council encouraged McLeod to engage with the community…
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Cut-ups!

This is the way we cut our meat! PRJH students took part in a bison teaching and knife safety presentation by Indigenous education coach Connie Sabo. The inspected bison meat will be distributed between lunch programs at various High Prairie…
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