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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A super-fun day camp is about to take over the Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services, and children are urged to come out to participate. The FCSS office puts on two separate Outdoor Odyssey…
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MLA hears priority for new St. Andrew’s School

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A new school building for St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie remains a top priority for the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. At its regular meeting June 19, trustees continued to advocate for a new facility…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A field trip to Europe proposed by Peace River Glenmary School senior high students has been initially supported by the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. At its regular meeting June 19, the board of trustees gave…
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L Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest célèbre ses finissants 2024!

Le Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest (CSNO) tient à féliciter tous ses finissants et finissantes 2024. Leurs efforts, leur détermination et leur persévérance ont porté fruit, et leur succès est non seulement une récompense pour leurs années d’efforts, mais aussi une…
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Dinner is served!

Twins have their plates filled at the Big Lakes County annual barbecue June 20. Left-right, are Hayden L’Hirondelle, 3, and Nolan L’Hirondelle, 3. On the menu were beef-on-a-bun, hotdogs, salads and desserts.
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Giant puzzle dismantled, but not forgotten!

South Peace News’ editor Chris Clegg received a nice surprise at McLennan town meeting June 10. Mayor Jason Doris, who works with High Prairie School Division, presented Clegg with a framed print of the 24,000-piece jigsaw puzzle he built and…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It has been over three years since a Gift Lake man and police dog died in an incident north of High Prairie and the family and public are still waiting for answers. Lionel Ernest Grey, then…
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Flattening a flower arch in High Prairie last year has landed a man in trouble with the law. Brayden Brochu pleaded guilty in Slave Lake Court of Justice June 19 to mischief damage under $5,000. Court heard on June 7,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Village of Girouxville is happy to announce that its very popular visitor attraction is now open for the season. Located on Main Street of Girouxville, the Musée Girouxville has now opened its doors for visitors,…
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St. Andrew’s class celebrates 2024 commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Achieving a major educational milestone, 16 graduating students of St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie were honoured at commencement ceremonies June 15. St. Andrew’s principal Matthew Morrisey says graduation closes the chapter on one part of…
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The first year is in the books!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes Christian Learning Centre in High Prairie has celebrated is first full year! An awards banquet was held June 14 to acknowledge the contributions of each student, staff and school volunteers. Big Lakes Christian Learning…
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Use your brain – protect your brain!

High Prairie Elementary School students learned to protect their brain and head during a bicycle safety presentation June 14. Brain Walk was initiated by the Blue Heron Support Services Association that promoted the Alberta Brain Injury Initiative. Alberta Health Services…
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Beautification spruces up downtown park

McIntyre Park will soon be ablaze with colour this summer! High Prairie Community Beautification Association vice-chair Trish Long organized the annual Dlugosz Dig June 13, held in memory of Mary Dlugosz, who cared for the flower beds years ago. Petunias…
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Smoky River Bears looking for new members

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A local chapter of Junior Forest Wardens (JFW) is looking to increase their membership. Smoky River Region’s Smoky River Bears are inviting youth to join its club to learn about ecology, leadership, outdoor skills and forestry.…
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