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High Prairie Elementary takes time to remember

High Prairie Elementary School marked Remembrance Day with an assembly Nov. 6 with several members of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony was presented by students in the Grade 5-6 class of teacher Joanne Murphy…
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Never too young to learn!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Kindergarten students at St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie learned about war and local people who served during a tour of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Nov. 7 leading up to…
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World of colour explored by Pratt students

“Colour, what a deep and mysterious language!” said the great artist, Paul Gauguin. High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students use the language of colour to express thoughts and ideas in their work.
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Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Northland School Division is attempting to keep students at its schools in two areas where enrolment has dropped. Elizabeth School near Cold Lake in eastern Alberta, and Mistassiniy School at Wabasca, have seen decreased enrolment,…
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Dagenais new vice-principal at Northland Online School

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northland School Division has named Tessa Dagenais as the vice-principal of Northland Online School. She has been teaching at the school since it opened in 2021 and at Northland for nine years, says an NSD news…
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Artists explore the world of the haunted

Trick or Treat! You’ve been tricked! This week, High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School students are back with not-so-pretty pictures! They created a gallery of haunting spooks in time for Halloween! Students receive instruction from teacher Rhonda Lund.
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Provincial regulations prohibiting school students from using cellphones and mobile electronic devices during classes was raised by the board of High Prairie School Division. At its monthly board meeting Sept. 17, the issue was discussed as…
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Peace High unveils Indigenous restorative circle

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Indigenous students at Peace River High School now have a covered restorative circle to provide space to honour their culture. White Buffalo Lodge was officially opened Oct. 4 at a ceremony with school and Peace River…
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Lee recognized for service to Driving Success

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division has honoured transportation manager Merlin Lee as the first employee nominated for the new Driving Success campaign for October. Lee was honoured for his outstanding professionalism and dedication to the community, PRSD…
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Federal funding cut detrimental to NLC

Pearl LorentzenLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A cut in federal funding to the Government of Alberta will mean Northern Lakes College can accept about 200-250 fewer students for pre-college courses. “It impacts the number of opportunities in foundational learning,” says Glenn Mitchell,…
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NLC reports 32% growth during last 5 years

Pearl LorentzenLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter In the last five years, Northern Lakes College (NLC) has grown by 32 per cent, says president Glenn Mitchell. In 2023-24, NLC had close to 2,000 full-time equivalent students. Full-time equivalent learners take five courses a…
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Where no artist has gone before. . .

A famous artist said, “Creativity takes courage.” If so, High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students go where no man has dared to tread . . . let them lead the way into the art world! Students receive instruction…
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CSNO Supt. Kropielnicki announces plans to retire

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest (CSNO) Supt. Brigitte Kropielnicki has announced she will retire in 2025. She has served the top role for 10 years and in the school division for more than 30 years. She will…
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