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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County is looking for avid outdoor enthusiasts looking to plant more trees to be part of Tree Canada’s new National Greening Program. “In 2023, an opportunity arose through a partnership with the Alberta Conservation…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his father in April 2023 will next appear in court in two weeks. The matter of Starr Frederick Sasakamoose Jr. returned to the docket…
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Writing about all things creepy and crawly

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Almost everyone has some fear of meeting some creepy-crawlies in a dark forest! But a former High Prairie woman has put some humour into the situation in her book The Creepy Dark Forest. Elizabeth Jong, who…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Three young people charged in connection with an incident involving gunshots April 19 at Atikameg will go to trial in February 2025. The matter of Kelly Blanche Cardinal, 26, of Peace River, Jack George Auger, 24,…
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Team Purple tops High Prairie Elementary Meet

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School students and staff organized the annual track and field meet for High Prairie Elementary School students June 5. Grade 3-6 students were split into five teams (Blue, Green, Purple, Red and Yellow) and competed…
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Support for Outreach grads

Prairie View Outreach School in High Prairie received a $650 donation from the Twice is Nice Boutique Society in High Prairie May 13. The money will be used to purchase hoodies for the graduating class. Left-right are teacher Esther Carmichael,…
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Meeting attempts to address crime

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Ways to combat crime and the reasons so much crime is occurring in the South Peace region were the topics of debate at a town hall style meeting May 29 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre…
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Saints recognize year’s top high school athletes

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School honoured its top senior female and male Saints’ athletes at an awards ceremony June 11. Left-right, are Syara Brassard, who won the Senior High Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award, and Jason Auger and Hunter Cunningham, who shared…
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Meet the Kinuso Grad Class of 2024!

On June 8, 17 high school students graduated from Kinuso School. Above, students appear on stage during ceremonies. Left-right are Ethan Beaupre, Jasper Coleman, Gerrious Giroux, Jaliza Giroux, Matthew Giroux-Davis, Catherine Hubler, Madison Hunt, Draiden Chalifoux, Sara Laliberte, Alexandra Lightening-Collins,…
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Ring that bell! School’s out soon!

Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie hosted a block party June 5 to celebrate the end of the school year. The event included a variety of activities including a free barbecue, music performances, outdoor games and a silent…
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Therapy program makes big splash!

Lisa Laferriere,Alberta Health ServicesFor South Peace News Residents are experiencing a new wave of wellness thanks to the launch of a recreational therapy program at J.B. Wood Continuing Care Centre. Once a week, residents receive water therapy treatment at the…
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Team USA won the Kinuso School track and field day June 6. Students were divided into 12 countries, says Brandon McNabb, Kinuso Physical Education teacher. Each country had students from multiple grades. Students competed against their grade level for ribbons…
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Ag minister visits hemp plant

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky Hemp Decortication Ltd. (SHDL) representatives, municipal leaders and dignitaries welcomed the Government of Alberta’s Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson to the facility on June 11. SHDL was requested by the minister’s office to host…
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Northern Sunrise taking steps to recognize beautiful yards

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County will be hosting a Yard Showcase to commend home, farm, and acreage owners for taking great care of their property. “Northern Sunrise County established the Yard Showcase Awards to promote community pride, environmental…
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