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Even feel like smashing something just for fun? Well, an event in Grimshaw June 1 from noon to 4 p.m. has the answer for you! At its April 24 meeting, Grimshaw town council approved a request from Room 27 Youth…
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Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Rupertsland Institute is researching Métis people’s experience with Kindergarten to Grade 12 education. Part of the research included three in-person community engagement sessions in the Lesser Slave Lake area: Peavine Métis Settlement on April 22,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Driftpile Cree Nation has been awarded an Alberta Community Justice Grant from the provincial government to support community justice initiatives. The Indigenous community about 50 km east of High Prairie is one of 39 recipients that…
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Artists tackle world of watercolour

High Prairie E.W. Pratt Art students fearlessly tackle watercolours as they explore landscape, portraiture and still life painting. It seems their imaginations never get a break! Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Three people are facing serious criminal charges after being charged after an incident where gunshots were fired at Atikameg. High Prairie RCMP reports on April 19 they received a report of gunshots at a residence in…
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Attendance Matters winners chosen

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A Peace River High School student is one of four winners in a special poster contest to promote the importance of students to attend classes full time. Brianna Leslie, Grade 12, was the winner in the…
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Winners named in annual High Prairie Elementary Spell-a-thon

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Winners in the annual High Prairie Elementary School Spell-a-thon were announced April 30. Top prize winners were announced at a school assembly by teacher Crystal Larose, who co-ordinated the contest. All students take the test even…
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Remembrance Day poster places third in Alberta

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Students attending High Prairie schools continue to shine! Three students received Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day poster awards May 1 from High Prairie branch president Don Ebbett. Ebbett was pleased and very honoured to present the…
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Prairie River Junior High wins 2 medals at badminton zones

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two badminton double teams from Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie finished in the top three at the Alberta Northwest Zone junior high badminton finals tournament April 26-27 in High Prairie. Lexi Flett and…
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Saints win 4 medals at badminton zones

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie St. Andrew’s Saints netted four medals at the Alberta Northwest Zone junior high school badminton finals tournament April 26-27 in High Prairie. Carley Cox won gold for first place in senior girls’ singles. Amanda…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace Valley Funeral Home wants to ensure people in the region have a way to cope with their grief and have created some groups that focus on coping mechanisms for people to use. Owner and managing…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Peace River Municipal Library and Art Gallery experienced a break and enter earlier this month, and they are asking other businesses and residents in the community to stay vigilant. The break-in occurred on April 15…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Eight badminton players from the High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School are off to the provincial championships May 3-4 in Edmonton. The eight Chargers qualified after finishing in the top two in their competition categories at…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A deceased human body was found in Peace River late April 22 on the grounds of T.A. Norris Middle School. Peace River School Division released information on its website April 22 courtesy of the Peace Regional…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has awarded four local business refurbishment grants to upgrade their facilities. At its regular meeting April 24, council approved $2,500 matching grants to Shady Orchard and Winery, B. Hunt Express in Kinuso, SHIFT…
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