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Northland receives award for reconciliation work

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Northland School Division has received an award from the Public School Boards Association of Alberta (PSBAA) for its work on truth and reconciliation. Several board members and administration accepted the award June 4 at the PSBAA…
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School names athletic award in retiring principal’s honour

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News An annual award for the top athlete at École Héritage school in Falher will now bear the name of longtime principal Nicole Walisser, who retired after 12 years in the post. The new Nicole Walisser Athlete-of-the-Year…
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Sharkawi reappointed chair!

June 27, Northern Lakes College announced the reappointment and redesignation of Barry Sharkawi as chair of the board of governors. Sharkawi’s appointment is for a term of three years via Order in Council from the Government of Alberta. Sharkawi, of…
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Inspiration comes in many forms

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students show their true colours armed with a full semester of practice and exploration! Students are now enjoying summer holidays but – hopefully – continue honing their skills. Please check southpeacenews.com for photos…
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Célébration des finissants a Ecole des Quatre-Vents

Le 21 juin dernier, l’Ecole des Quatre-Vents a souligné avec émotion et fierté la cohorte des finissants 2025. La cérémonie officielle s’est tenue a 15 h a l’école des Quatre-Vents a Peace River, suivie d’un banquet rassembleur, en presence des…
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Atikameg HeadStart celebrates 1st graduation of many!

Atikameg HeadStart held its 2025 graduation June 16 at the Atikameg Hall. The 22 graduating students proudly walked into the hall wearing gowns before taking their place at the front of the hall to eagerly await the presentation of their…
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Dix finissants de l’Ecole Héritage célébrés!

Couronnéves de courage, nous marquons notre heritage était le theme choisi pour honorer la classe des finissants 2025. Le vendredi 6 juin 2025, la communauté scolaire de l’Ecole Héritage a Falher s’est rassemblée pour célébrer ses ses finissantes et finissants…
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Peace River School Division Trustee Dion reinstated

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A Peace River area school trustee is back in his chair after Court of King’s Bench ruled June 11 that Peace River School Division erred in its decision to disqualify him. Ward 4 trustee Moise Dion…
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3 injured in accident involving bus

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Three people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a Peace River School Division bus was involved in an accident June 20 near Grimshaw. PRSD says in a news release another vehicle struck the bus, causing it…
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Students learn history in fun way

Each year, Colette Caron’s kindergarten students from High Prairie St. Andrew’s School visit the Triangle Pioneer Threshermans Association museum grounds to learn about how people lived decades ago. The enthusiastic children may have thought some of the activities were fun,…
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Saints named top athletes

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School honoured its top female athletes at a school awards ceremony June 10. Left-right, are Kaliska Chalifoux-Keenatch, who won the Senior Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award, and Brynn Billings, Junior Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award. High Prairie St. Andrew’s School…
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Always room for new ideas!

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students learned there is always room for a new idea, a new step, a new perspective. Having developed knowledge and ability with the tools of artistic application they are ready to explore and…
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Saints students off to the races!

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School hosted its annual track and field meet for elementary school students in Grades 3-6 on June 6. Events included the long jump, javelin, the softball throw, high jump, the 50-M race and the 400-M race.…
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