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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The M.D. of Smoky River declared an Agricultural Disaster for Extreme Loss of Honey Production. The delclaration came at a recent regular meeting on Nov. 19. “Local honey producers reported losses between 60 and 90 per…
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Apartment fire in Peace River

No one was injured in an apartment fire in Peace River during the afternoon of Nov 28. Peace River Fire Department responded to a fire call in the north end of town at 1:45 p.m., announced the Town of Peace…
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Twice is Nice Awards funds

Nov. 18, the Twice is Nice Boutique Society in High Prairie made three donations to regional community groups including High Prairie Minor Hockey (designated for its Pond Hockey program), the High Prairie Regals, and the High Prairie Community Beautification Association.…
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Holy Family Supt. Turpin announces plan to retire

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Longtime Catholic school Supt. Betty Turpin has announced she will retire after 18 years at the post with Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. At its regular meeting Nov. 13, the board accepted her notice of retirement…
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Vipers place second at zones

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Georges P. Vanier Vipers, of Donnelly, finished second in the Northwest High School 2A Women’s Volleyball Championship Tournament Nov. 15-16 in High Prairie. The Vipers lost 25-14, 25-18 in the final to the No. 3 provincially…
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Peace River School Division is making washrooms in schools safer in response to concerns from students. Every year, the Division invites students from upper elementary grades to senior high to meet with the superintendent and board to talk about what…
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High Prairie School Division wins ASBA Community Engagement Award

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie School Division has been honoured by the Alberta School Boards Association as the winner of the 2024 Community Engagement Award for outstanding stakeholder collaboration. HPSD was rewarded for its work to update its mission,…
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At its Nov. 4 meeting, McLennan town council approved increasing the bulk water rate for the truck fill to $9 per cubic metre from $8 per cubic metre effective Jan. 1 . . . Approval was granted to use the…
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H.P. court docketNov. 18, 2024Justice S.P. Hinkley A 25-year-old man who disguised a water pistol as a dangerous firearm at a High Prairie restaurant will spend another few weeks behind bars.Tyson Trey Thomas, of Grouard, was handed a global sentence…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has updated its areas of emphasis. At its regular meeting Nov. 13, the board approved the areas of emphasis, states a news release dated Nov. 14. The board will:
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Wilderness Camp is on the move after nine years at a site southwest of High Prairie near the Little Smoky River. The Christian youth camp has been ordered by provincial government to relocate,…
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New book cherishes art of Dale Auger

Joe McWilliamsFor South Peace News There is a new book out on the art of Dale Auger, who was born in High Prairie, published by Heritage House. The book is entitled Medicine Paint: The Art of Dale Auger. Promotional material…
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High Prairie Wilderness Camp still growing

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Wilderness Camp keeps on growing with waiting lists for the Christian youth summer camps that features horses and the great outdoors. “Campers are excited more than ever to come to the camp,” says…
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Sure looks a lot like Christmas!

The High Prairie Municipal Library hosted its annual Children’s Christmas Party on Nov. 22 which featured a special visit by Santa Claus. The party attracted 125 people. Children enjoyed a variety of games and activities, such as the Saran Wrap…
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