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SPN Staff Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has joined Toonies for Tuition fundraising campaign under the Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association.The goal is to raise money to prevent financial barriers for parents who want their children to get an education…
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School News – Learning also occurs outside classroom at PRJH

Leeah RussellPRJH Reporter This is Leeah Russell reporting to you from Prairie River Junior High School.In Grade 7 Health, students are making driftwood bead art. Students are enjoying this Wellness Activity as they get to work alongside their peers and…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Good Shepherd School in Peace River welcomes Laurie Goyetche as its new principal and Cyrille Sagbo as a new teacher.Goyetche is delighted about her new role.“I am very excited to join the Good Shepherd family and…
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Northern Lakes College has opened a new campus at Trout Lake.The grand opening and open house took place Sept 29.NLC president and CEO Glen Mitchell noted the college has been committed to the region for more than 50 years. He…
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Pride in her culture nets Palisoc recognition

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie Elementary School student Arianna Palisoc was honoured Sept. 29 after being nominated for a provincial Indigenous award for the 2021-22 school year.Palisoc was given honourable mention in the Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards in…
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HPSD nominates McLeod for education award

High Prairie School Division has selected Steve McLeod as their 2022 nominee for the Friends of Education Award.McLeod is the manager of High Prairie Freson Bros., a strong supporter of the community for more than 30 years, says a Sept.…
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Goulet gets nod for PRSD’s Friends of Education Award

Peace River School Division employee Wendy Goulet has been selected as the division’s 2022 nominee for the Friends of Education Award.An administrative assistant for Aboriginal services, she continues to make ongoing significant contributions to support student learning across the division,…
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Whalen re-elected Holy Family chair

Kelly Whalen continues as the chair of the board of trustees of Holy Family Catholic Regional Division.He was unanimously re-elected by the board at its organizational meeting Aug. 24.“This is my seventh year as board chair,” says Whalen, who represent…
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Is homeschooling an option for your child?

Emily PlihalSouth Peace News With school about to commence in Alberta, some parents are exploring alternatives to a classroom setting to provide education for their children.Understanding that not all children fit in one mold, there are several options available that…
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New HP college campus officially opens

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Better late than never.Northern Lakes College celebrated the grand opening of the new High Prairie campus Aug. 16, almost two years after the project was completed.Board chair Barry Sharkawi, of High Prairie, says the modern campus…
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High Prairie School Division is supporting efforts by the Smoky River Chamber of Commerce to add high-speed Internet services to the region that includes Falher, McLennan and surrounding areas.High-speed Internet has been identified by chamber members and local businesses as…
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Grouard Northland School welcomes longtime teacher Michelle Deering as its new principal.Northland School Division announced the appointment June 30.Deering is delighted to be promoted.“I am very humbled and honoured to be taking on the instructional leadership role for Grouard Northland…
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A High Prairie man has been nominated by High Prairie School Division for a special award.At its regular meeting June 21, the board approved Steve McLeod, manager at Freson Bros in High Prairie, as HPSD’s nomination for the Alberta School…
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Joy McGregor will continue to chair the board of trustees at High Prairie School Division for a second term.The Slave Lake trustee was acclaimed the board chair at its organizational meeting June 21.High Prairie trustee Tammy Henkel was re-elected vice-chair,…
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