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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Kinuso School was crowned double champions at the seventh annual High Prairie School Division Pakisiwin (Hand Games) Tournament April 15 at Kinuso. History was made as Kinuso won both the elementary and the junior/senior high divisions,…
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Obituary – Archie Dupuis

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Archie Dupuis who passed away at home on April 25, 2025. Archie was born Nov. 10, 1941 and spent his early years in Guy, AB. He was the ninth of…
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Obituary – Frances Verna May Stout

It is with sadness that we announce Francis Verna May Stout has gone to be with her Saviour on April 9 at the St. Albert Sturgeon Community Health Centre at the age of 83 years. She leaves to mourn: her…
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Obituary – Jeannette Girard

“Always in our hearts, forever in our memories.” Jeannette Girard, our precious Mother, Memere, Grand-Memere, sister, and friend who left an indelible mark on our hearts. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeannette Therese Girard,…
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Obituary – Romeo Duchesneau

With profound sadness and immense love, we announce the passing of Romeo Duchesneau on Sept. 23, 2024. He left this world suddenly, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Just weeks after, he and his beloved wife,…
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Obituary – Brian Gerald O’Brien

With sad hearts we announce the passing of Brian Gerald O’Brien, who left us peacefully on Feb. 7, 2025, at the age of 65 years with his children by his side. Brian was born to Frank and Nellie O’Brien on…
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Obituary – Claude Anctil

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Claude Anctil announce his passing on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at the age of 75 years. Claude will always be missed by his family, wife of 28 years, Louise Tremblay; two…
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Obituary – Lawrence William Bittman

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence William Bittman, formerly of Faust, on Feb. 12, peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Leduc County at the age of 93 years. He is survived by…
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Obituary – Eric “Sigurd” Vicklund

Eric “Sigurd” Vicklund was born to Evert and Margaret Vicklund on March 10, 1938, in High Prairie. Sigurd was the eldest child of seven siblings. Sigurd’s childhood years were spent growing up in High Prairie and the family farm just…
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Obituary – Judy Ann Anderson

Judy Ann Anderson, of Nampa, AB, died of natural causes on Jan. 29, 2025 after a nine-month stay in the Grimshaw, AB Long-Term Care Unit at the age of 77 years. Judith Ann (nee Howe) Anderson was born in Grace…
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Obituary – Carolyn ‘Kelly’ Winterburn

It is with profound sadness that the family of Carolyn ‘Kelly’ Winterburn announce her passing. While surrounded by the love of her family, she was taken into God’s care on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the age of 70 years.…
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Obituary – Juliette McLellan

Juliette Marie McLellan (nee Couturier) was born in McLennan, AB., on June 10, 1939. Julie was the ninth of 14 children. She grew up in Jean Cote, AB., later moving to Dawson Creek, B.C with her parents and younger siblings.…
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Obituary – Bernie Poloz

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bernie Poloz, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away on Nov. 28, 2024, at the High Prairie Hospital, at the age of 76 years. Born in…
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