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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division has set its calendar for the next school year. At its regular meeting Feb. 20, the board approved the calendar for 2025-06, says a PRSD news release published Feb. 24. The board…
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‘Pasta’ salt and pepper, please!

An event to raise funds for a trip to Vancouver for senior high students at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School was held Feb. 26 at the High Prairie Legion Hall. Co-hosted and co-sponsored by Audrey’s Catering and Wholesale Market, the…
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Holy Family updates guiding principles

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Holy Family Catholic Regional Division board of trustees has a new set of guiding principles for making decisions. The board signed the document at its regular meeting Feb. 19, says a HFCRD news release. Guiding principles…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie welcomed Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair recently to discuss plans by Holy Family Catholic Regional Division to construct a new school building. Sinclair visited the school Feb. 13 and…
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Scholarships awarded to future healthcare professionals

The Grimshaw Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee (GRHARC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 GRHARC Healthcare Scholarship Program. The annual scholarship, valued at $2,000 per recipient, provides financial support to six students pursuing healthcare or medical-related…
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Amazing art! Colour not required!

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students are taking no time getting warmed up for Art class! Clearly, creativity thawed those freezing temperatures two weeks ago when it was -30 C. Students, who receive instruction from Rhonda Lund, also…
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Students learn first-hand how local gov’t works

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie St. Andrew’s School students attended a Big Lakes County council meeting Feb. 26 to learn more about municipal government. Council welcomed 33 Grade 6 Social Studies students and their teachers, who watched about 40…
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Gaudreau named acting principal

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has appointed Stephane Gaudreau as acting principal at Good Shepherd School in Peace River. He became vice-principal at the school in September 2023, says an HFCRD news release Feb. 24. “I…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Holy Family Catholic Regional Division scheduled several activities during the HFCRD Cyber Awareness Week Feb. 18–21. The dedicated week focused on educating students and families about the importance of computer cybersecurity, safe online practices and digital…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division has several activities scheduled during the PRSD Families Matter Week from Feb. 18–21. A 13-year tradition, the week recognizes the important role families have in student success, says an PRSD news release…
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New Pratt class begins exploration into world of art

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students can’t draw a straight line! However, this is a good thing when they study the art element of line and the principle of pattern. Their imaginations take a simple line and twist,…
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Last kick at the cat!

It is the end of the semester for Art students at High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School and a last chance to showcase their skills. Progress by students under the instruction of teacher Rhonda Lund is evident as students explored…
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