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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA) is hosting a Value-Added Forestry conference as part of its annual general meeting lineup. The event is set for June 26-27. PREDA chair Carolyn Kolebaba says it’s a great opportunity…
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Commitment helps earn drivers top honours

Two bus drivers serving the McLennan area have been honoured as recipients of the Bus Driver-of-the-Year Award for High Prairie School Division. Awards were presented to Shannon Soucy and Kim Lussier, says a June 4 HPSD news release. What makes…
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Richard Froese Summer vacation is on the minds of many young people as the weather warms up. Another school year is nearly over and students are counting down the last days of school. How many more sleeps until school is…
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Pleasant view at Pleasantview!

Beautiful colourful art brightened up the day for seniors at an art show at Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie on May 23. Works by four artists from the High Prairie region were featured in the show in the common area.
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Poriskys help beautify Pleasantview

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie will look more beautiful over summer with flowers and watering equipment donated by longtime residents. Carson and Anne Porisky and family donated a side-by-side, mobile watering system, and 19 hanging baskets…
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Forest companies release harvest plans

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Harvesting plans for three forestry companies operating in the High Prairie and Slave Lake regions were presented May 30 at a joint open house at the High Prairie Legion Hall. Plans were displayed by West Fraser…
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Zabolotniuk nominated for Edwin Parr Award

High Prairie school teacher Sharlie Zabolotniuk has been nominated by High Prairie School School Division for the provincial Edwin Parr Teacher Award. Presented by the Alberta School Trustees’ Association, the award honour outstanding teachers in their first year in the…
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At its May 23 meeting, council directed administration to seek proposals for the operation of the Berwyn Campsite for the 2024 camping season . . . Council directed administration to set up a competition inviting residents to name the new…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River is introducing an initiative that will help to showcase its 12 spectacular playgrounds. Mark Your Park is a new summer program that challenges residents to get outside this summer to explore the…
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Ribbon Skirts helps keep Indigenous culture alive, thriving

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Ribbon skirts are a centuries-old Indigenous tradition, and their importance is rightfully solidifying their symbol of identity, resilience and survival. The federal government passed a bill to make Jan. 4 an official National Ribbon Skirt Day,…
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Royal Purple donates to MITAA

The MITAA Detox Centre in High Prairie received 31 special backpacks donated by the High Prairie Royal Purple Elks on May 24. Left-right, are detox centre intake worker Rhonda Ukrainetz, practicum student Cassie House, executive director Robin Stockman, Royal Purple…
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Dr. J.B. Wood honoured, remembered

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The late Dr. J.B. Wood was honoured by the High Prairie community and his family at a special social tea May 28 at J.B. Wood Continuing Care Centre. The event was co-hosted by the Twice is…
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