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Prairie River badminton players enjoy medal haul

The Raiders went to their first badminton tournament on March 25 in Beaverlodge. The Raiders gained valuable experience playing against teams from across the zone. Following are some of the highlights from the tournament: Beaverlodge Badminton Tournament Category – Athlete/Athletes…
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Lambert reflects on time at Northern Lakes College

Submitted byNorthern Lakes CollegeFor South Peace News Looking back over her professional and educational journey, there are so many defining moments for Hilda Lambert. However, obtaining her certificate of completion in academic upgrading stands above the rest. “When I achieved…
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Routhier Grades 3s learn value of giving

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Ecole Routhier Grade 3 French Immersion class in Falher went above and beyond early this year to commit to their class theme of kindness. The class chose the theme “Kindness” in January and February, after their…
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A relationship has been developed between Northland School Division’s Northland Online School and the Art Gallery Hamilton. Earlier this year, Grade 1-2 students from Northland worked with the gallery on puppet making and storytelling called Pop Up Puppet Play. The…
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Plans to modernize G.P. Vanier begin

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The aging Georges P. Vanier School building in Donnelly will get an upgrade in the coming years with initial planning funds from the provincial government. Vanier is one of 14 schools set for planning projects that…
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Northland School Division released a promotional video March 14 showcasing why the Division is a great place to learn and work. Anyone can watch the video on the website at www.nsd61.ca Supt. Nancy Spencer-Poitras reported on the video at the…
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Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Students from local schools have not gone on an international trip since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, next year that will change. At the High Prairie School Division March 22 meeting, the board of trustees…
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Grouard Elder teaches hand games at Slave Lake

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News March 15, E.G. Wahlstrom Elementary School students in Slave Lake had the opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture. Herman Sutherland, an Elder from Grouard, taught the students how to play hand games. Indigenous peoples in…
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Northern Lakes College convocation is in Slave Lake June 2 and, as is tradition, the Town of High Prairie will be sending Mayor Brian Panasiuk or designate to offer greetings. Council received an invitation at its March 28 meeting for…
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A program to enhance literacy success is showing promise at Grouard Northland School. Northland School Division’s board of trustees heard at its March 24 meeting from principal Michelle Deering about the Science of Reading program, which provides teachers with lesson…
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