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Lapp joins Northland School Division

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northland School Division’s new Indigenous cultural land-based learning coach is excited to take on her new role. Melanie Lapp was appointed by Northland July 4, cites a news release from the Division. Lapp is originally from…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County will be hosting a tour of its region for interested participants on July 19. “As part of our Economic Development and Tourism initiatives, Northern Sunrise County Tours showcase the diverse businesses, attractions, history…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two new locally developed courses for Peace River School Division will be offered is the 2024-25 school year. At its regular meeting June 20, the board approved two Math 15 courses, says a PRSD news release.…
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Saved the best for last!

“Art is all over!” said the famous musician, John Lennon. For High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students, Art classes are over for the school year. Yet their artworks will continue to be “all over” their sketchbooks, the classrooms,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Several local school divisions are pleased that the provincial government will ban the use of personal mobile devices during class time in schools when students return to classes in September. To safeguard student mental health and…
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Syniak promoted to chief of police at Lakeshore

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Lakeshore Regional Police Service has a new chief of police but it is a familiar face. Dean Syniak was promoted to chief of police April 1 to succeed Dale Cox, who retired after serving the top…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A Peace River School Division trustee censured by the board Dec. 21, 2023 after breaching the board code of conduct has been ordered to apologize to an employee. At its regular meeting June 20, the school…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News News from the Government of Alberta that “High Prairie could not support a sustainable local chemotherapy program” is prompting one of the citizens who lobbied successfully for renal dialysis treatment in High Prairie to consider a…
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A man who did not reside where directed by authorities was sentenced to 22 days in jail after pleading guilty in Slave Lake Court of Justice June 19 to two counts of failing to comply with release conditions. Ryan Edward…
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NAPA donates $2,000 to upgrade beds

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie business has shown its community spirit with a generous donation to support the local hospital. NAPA Auto Parts donated $2,000 to the High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary to replace more beds at the High…
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A man released on orders to not consume any alcohol was caught red-handed and fined over $700 in Slave Lake Court of Justice June 19. Kody James Lee Lummerding pleaded guilty to failure to comply with probation. Court heard on…
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