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Routhier Christmas Concert thrills audience

Ecole Routhier School in Falher presented its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 13 in English. The English concert featured class performances from students from kindergarten to Grade 6. It was the first Christmas concert at the school since 2019 before…
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Art never takes a holiday!

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students should get what they want for Christmas as long as the big man in the red hat and the white beard gets a glance at their art! After all, they have “gift”…
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Peace High students rally for Toys for Tots

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River High School students held a friendly competition last week, all to help a great cause in their community.The school held its Annual Toys for Tots Drive, an initiative that’s been held at the school…
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Charger men settle for second

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The host High Prairie E.W. Pratt Chargers finished second in the 10th annual Tonesha Walker Memorial Basketball Tournament, Dec. 2-3.The Chargers lost 75-70 to the Worsley Wildcats in the hard-fought final of the nine-team tournament.RJ Grievson…
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No limits to students’ imaginations

Just when it’s nearing the end of the semester, and High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students might be tired of weird and wonderful ideas, they kick it up a notch to surprise, shock and awe the viewer! Rhonda…
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Lady Chargers win own tournament

Tazannah Belcourt, of the Kapawe’no Bears, middle, wins the Most Valuable Player Award in the women’s tournament at the 10th annual Tonesha Walker Memorial Basketball Tournament, Dec. 2-3. Left-right, are Darlene Walker (Tonesha’s mother), Saylor Desjarlais, E.W. Pratt Chargers mascot,…
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Students creating worlds only artists dream of

As Christmas approaches, Art students at E.W. Pratt High School in High Prairie continue to focus on their work rather than holiday festivities. Or, sometimes combine the two! “To create one’s own world takes courage,” recited the famous artist, Georgia…
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Holy Family Catholic Regional Division approved its audited financial statements for the year ending Aug. 31 at a special meeting Nov. 28.Holy Family recorded revenue of $31,123,938 and expenses of $32,175,254 for a deficit of $1,051,316.Education Minister Adriana LaGrange granted…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A shortage of bus drivers and the mental health of students remain top concerns and priorities for High Prairie School Division.At its monthly meeting Nov. 15, the board of trustees discussed both issues, cites an HPSD…
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Students inspired by the masters

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students have been inspired the last few weeks by the contemporary Ojibwa artist, Norval Morriseau, and Metis artist Christi Belcourt. Clearly, students can embrace the many opportunities to learn from the masters while…
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