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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Two regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) are gearing up to provide assistance to families in need this Christmas, and they are asking people to reach out in advance if they require help. Nampa/Northern Sunrise…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County/ Nampa Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is gearing up for several fun seniors’ activities in the community this Christmas season. Kicking off the 55+ Outings is Supper with Santa on Dec. 3…
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It’s a tradition that continues to delight the youngest members of the family. The Children’s Resource Council in High Prairie is holding its annual Lil’ Elves Christmas party Nov. 29 at the centre. The party and potluck lunch begins at…
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Diggin deep inside an artist’s thoughts

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students portray what is on the face, what is inside the face and what is behind it. When they portray what is behind the face they express their own personality; major traits, interests,…
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‘Important asset’ supported

On Oct. 24, the High Prairie Royal Purple Elks donated $2,000 to the High Prairie and District Museum for future programming. Left-right are museum board chair Helen Henderson accepting the donation from Royal Purple Elks secretary Cori Burgar, middle, as…
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M.D. of Peace welcomes Fuller

The M.D. of Peace 135 is pleased to announce the appointment of Erik Fuller as the director of operations. Fuller brings extensive experience in construction, project management, and operations, with a strong background in infrastructure and municipal work across Alberta,…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A poverty simulation was held late in October, and Peace River Family and Community Support Services programmer Tamara Brunham says people should consider attending next time to learn about the affects of poverty. “This program…
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H.P. court docketNov 4, 2024Justice S.P. Hinkley A 52- year-old woman visiting High Prairie was sentenced after causing a nuisance in a local bank. Shelley Gwen Ferguson, of Grande Prairie, was sentenced to five days in jail after pleading guilty…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division has created two new committees to support the Division’s goals. At its regular meeting Oct. 24, the board established an advocacy committee, which is responsible to develop the board’s advocacy plan for…
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High Prairie School Division students celebrate Metis Week

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie School Division schools celebrated Metis Week, Nov. 10-16 with special activities the previous week. Students at several schools learned about jigging from Indigenous education coach Kendel Potskin, says a Nov. 7 HPSD news release.…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division is considering steps to fill vacant positions for members-at-large on the board’s audit committee in the coming year. At its regular meeting Oct. 24, the board discussed the issue, cites a Nov.…
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Be cautious when winter burning

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Wildfire season in Alberta is over for another year and property owners are requested to be cautious when winter burning. Fire permits are not required for burning in the Forest Protection of Alberta from Jan. 1…
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