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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A fun annual initiative is being reintroduced to Peace River, starting Nov. 1. Peace River Chamber of Commerce executive director Reilly Bassendowski says the Passport to Christmas is making its way back to the community, to…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services understands the holidays are often difficult times for people dealing with grief and loss. Although many are celebrating and enjoying the festive season, it can often be some…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce is asking for nominations to award exemplary businesses in the region a Davis Award. Chamber of Commerce executive director Reilly Bassendowski says the awards are a way to recognize…
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Misty Velichka, the economic development officer for the Lac Cardinal Regional Economic Development Board (LCREDB), provided the M.D. of Peace council with an update on the board’s recent initiatives at its Oct. 22 meeting. She highlighted enhanced social media engagement,…
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Artists explore the world of the haunted

Trick or Treat! You’ve been tricked! This week, High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School students are back with not-so-pretty pictures! They created a gallery of haunting spooks in time for Halloween! Students receive instruction from teacher Rhonda Lund.
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News One of three people charged in connection with an incident when gunshots were fired at Atikameg last April was sentenced in High Prairie Court of Justice last week. Kelly Blanche Cardinal, 27, of Peace River, was…
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Santa’s Little Helpers expect higher demand

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Many families, seniors and other adults in High Prairie will celebrate Christmas with a turkey, ham and gift cards courtesy the Children’s Resource Council. Santa’s Little Helpers will provide food and toys, as well as items…
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H.P. court docketOct. 21, 2024Justice S.P. Hinkley A 30-year-old Whitefish Lake woman was placed on probation after pleading guilty to assault with a weapon in High Prairie Court of Justtice Oct. 21. Natalia Auger will be serving probation for 12…
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Concerns include crime, helipad and more, MLA hears

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair heard several concerns from residents from the High Prairie region during an open house he hosted Oct. 24 at the High Prairie Municipal Library. About 15 people attended, he says.…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Indigo Counselling and Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services are teaming up to host a So Grown Up Workshop. The free workshop is for parents who are raising teenagers – a feat that requires…
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Nord-Ouest FM soldiers on

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter NordOuest FM is introducing new programming to provide extra listening entertainment for people throughout the region. Executive director Gisele Bouchard says the radio station is run by a non-profit organization called Société CKRP Radio Rivière-La-Paix. She…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Provincial regulations prohibiting school students from using cellphones and mobile electronic devices during classes was raised by the board of High Prairie School Division. At its monthly board meeting Sept. 17, the issue was discussed as…
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Peace High unveils Indigenous restorative circle

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Indigenous students at Peace River High School now have a covered restorative circle to provide space to honour their culture. White Buffalo Lodge was officially opened Oct. 4 at a ceremony with school and Peace River…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A francophone daycare program for children ages three to five years of age has been proposed for Falher at Ecole Heritage by the Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest. At is regular meeting Sept. 19, the CSNO board…
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If you’ve been walking around town and found a decorated purple rock, have you wondered who put it there? Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services has distributed the rocks in various locations not only High Prairie but also in…
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