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Pratt hosts Career Showcase

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A variety of career and training opportunities were presented at the Career Showcase held Nov. 28 at E.W. Pratt High School in High Prairie. Principal Hassan Bouakir initiated the event to reach out into the community.…
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Kinuso School students rewarded for efforts

Each year, Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada invite students to participate in their Remembrance Day contest. Categories include primary, intermediate and senior black and white posters, colour posters, and poems. Winners received $75 while second place winners received $50…
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The M.D. of Peace agreed at its Nov. 26 meeting to meet with Peace River School Division at the annual joint municipalities meeting Feb. 5, 2025. The meeting will include PRSD board of trustees and local municipal governments in PRSD’s…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Personal mobile devices in schools was among the topics discussed at the latest meeting of the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Student Engagement Team. School student representatives discussed issues at its meeting Nov. 28 with trustees…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division has taken steps by passing newly-approved anti-racism policy. PRSD formed an anti-racism committee comprised of staff from across the Division, says a PRSD news release dated Dec. 3. Acting Supt. Jeff Thompson…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Senior high school basketball returns in the spotlight in High Prairie. The E.W. Pratt Chargers hosts the 12th annual Tonesha Walker Memorial Basketball Tournament on Dec. 13-14 with games at Pratt, Prairie River Junior High School…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northland School Division has appointed Helen Akranis as vice-principal of Gift Lake School. She has 24 years teaching experience, including 23 years with Northland School Division, says a Northland news release dated Nov. 25. With deep…
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Advent light shines at St. Andrew’s School

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School held its annual Advent Celebration on Nov. 29 to start the Christmas season to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The entire elementary student body celebrated the event in the small gym with songs, lighting candles…
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Berwyn village council is going to have a final look at possibly reducing the number of regular meetings it holds. At its Nov. 28 meeting, council directed administration to make amendments to its Procedural Bylaw 718 and bring it back…
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H.P. court docketDec. 2, 2024Justice S.P. Hinkley (High Prairie) – A Sucker Creek man has been banned from possessing or using firearms and weapons for life after he was found in possession of brass knuckles.Aaron Russell Willier, 44, was handed…
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We filled a bus for the food bank!

High Prairie School Division collected more than 700 pounds of food and more than $1,000 in cash donations during the annual Fill-a-Bus campaign Nov. 29. The food and donation drive was held at Freson Bros. during the High Prairie Winter…
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A unique store meant to give small children the opportunity to buy a Christmas gift has opened for another year. The Children’s Christmas Store at the High Prairie Municipal Library only allows shoppers from 4-12 years old. They can shop…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Salvation Army is hoping to raise some funds for people less fortunate through their Kettle Fundraiser, still running until Dec. 21. The fundraiser began Nov. 15 and thus far has not generated very much…
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Let’s all take a ‘Paws for Christmas!’

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Big Lakes Animal Care Facility is hosting a Paws For Christmas fundraiser, hoping to raise some funds for the many animals in the Big Lakes County facility. “Paws for Christmas is our Christmas fund- raiser that…
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