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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A boy has died after a kayaking trip turned fatal. Slave Lake RCMP report that on Aug. 3 at about 6:18 p.m., police were dispatched following reports of two overdue boaters – a father his young…
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Boil-water advisory posted for Donnelly

SRE Staff DONNELLY– Due to planned maintenance work with the water system in the Village of Donnelly, a boil water advisory for Donnelly was issued by Alberta Health Services (AHS) on August 14 at 10:43 a.m.. All residents and businesses…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A program designed to help school-aged students gain more empathy will be back in classrooms this fall, and your help is required to make the program possible. If you are a parent of an infant who…
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Skene crowned 2024 Elks Pro Rodeo Queen

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Kenzie Skene, of Sexsmith, is the 2024 High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Queen! She was crowned the winner at the 62nd annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo on July 30. The new queen is delighted to…
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AUPE rallies in HP to promote fair wages

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Government workers in the High Prairie region are spreading the word for better pay. About 50 local members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), families and supporters gathered outside the High Prairie courthouse July…
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Blue- green algae has been identified in areas of Winagami Lake located between High Prairie and McLennan, says an Alberta Health Services news release July 29. Residents living near the shores of Winagami and visitors to the lake are advised…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Children’s Resource Council in High Prairie has received the blessing of Big Lakes County for a provincial grant application to renovate The Children’s Centre. At its regular meeting, July 24, Big Lakes council agreed to…
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Tim Hortons, CRC team up for a good cause!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Children’s Resource Council in High Prairie received more than $8,600 donated by Tim Hortons in a special marketing campaign to support charity. The CRC accepted a cheque for $8,612.65 from Tim Hortons in High Prairie…
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Signed and sealed!

Swan River First Nation and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), featured in last week’s South Peace News. A photo is now available to mark the occasion. Left-right are Pascal Badiou and Michele Nicholson, both from…
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Big Lakes, Northland agree on use of Grouard school

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has completed a joint-use agreement with Northland School Division for Grouard Northland School. At its regular meeting July 24, council approved to enter into a joint-use and planning agreement (JUPA). The Municipal Government…
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Adams new Glenmary VP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A teacher on staff at Glenmary School in Peace River for nine years has been promoted to the front office. Nicole Adams will become the new vice-principal in September, Holy Family Catholic Regional Division announced in…
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Recent rainfall has lessened the chance of wildfires locally, but officials remain vigilant. In a July 27 report, wildfire information officer for the Slave Lake and Peace River areas, Leah Lovequist, reports the wildfire danger is low due to cooler…
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