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G.P. Vanier valedictorian’s address

G.P. Vanier High School in Donnelly honoured graduating students with “Grad on the Go” from June 16-18. Traditional graduation ceremonies were unable to be held over risks and restrictions in the coronavirus pandemic. Each graduate was honoured at their home.…
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PIC – Looking their best!

The Falher École Héritage Graduation class of 2020! In the front Row, left-right, are Émilie Aubin, Veronica Jacob, and Quinn Côté. In the middle row, left-right, Are Ashley Mussio, Amber Guérette, and Gabrielle Velie. In the back row, left-right, are…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News It appears a majority of students and parents in Peace River School Division [PRSD] want classes back in schools when students return school in September. PRSD conducted a survey in June to help set direction to…
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13 École Héritage students celebrate graduation

Tom HenihanSouth Peace News The École Héritage Graduation Day ceremonies began with taking formal group photographs of the 13 graduates in the school parking lot, while their individual photographs and names were posted in the school windows above. The social…
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PRSD honours Pierson for earning award

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division [PRSD] honoured one of its managers at a special ceremony June 25 for receiving a top technology award. The board celebrated manager of technology services Shayne Pierson, who won the Interactive Video-…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River School Division [PRSD] has a familiar face as its board chair while the board elected a new vice-chair. Trustee Darren Kuester was re-elected board chair by the board at its organizational meeting June…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division [PRSD] gets passing grades on an annual report card from Alberta Education. At its regular meeting June 25, the board reviewed results from the Accountability Pillar Report. PRSD is pleased to report…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A plan and strategy to battle racism is being drafted by Peace River School Division, sstates a ews release. At its regular meeting June 25, the board directed administration to research both professional development and racism…
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PIC – Hats off to you!

Grade 12 graduations across the Peace were held last week, albeit in a far different manner than before. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, grad classes had to be creative on how to hold their ceremonies. Above, however, Peace River Glenmary…
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Vanier celebrates ‘Grad on the Go’

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News G.P. Vanier School in Donnelly honoured 38 graduates with a special event since large ceremonies could not be held during the coronavirus (COVD-19) pandemic. The class of 38 students went on tour of homes in “Grad…
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Socially distanced grad ceremonies in Peace River

Susan ThomsonSouth Peace News Graduation ceremonies in 2020 have had to get creative to follow social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. Peace River is no exception. Glenmary School and Holy Family Cyberhigh class representative Kaitlyn Coen says in a…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie School Division is preparing for students to go back to school in September.At its regular meeting June 17, the board discussed possible questions for a re-entry survey to parents and guardians, says a news…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division [HFCRD] has recognized its 2019-20 long-service award recipients. As a small token of appreciation, staff members who complete 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service are…
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Goudreault new principal at Providence

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Ecole Providence School in McLennan welcomes Lauri Goudreault as its new principal in September. She was appointed by Holy Family Catholic Regional Division [HFCRFD], states an news release June 24. Goudreault succeeds Krista Veitch, who becomes…
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Slave Lake trustee new HPSD chair

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie School Division has a new chair of the board. Slave Lake Trustee Steve Adams was elected chair by the board at its organizational meeting June 17. He succeeds longtime High Prairie trustee Joyce Dvornek,…
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