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Pirates lose Battle of Beetown finale

Chris CleggSouth Peace News It was not the history the Falher Pirates were hoping to make! The visiting Spirit River Rangers won the seventh and deciding game of the NPHL Final 3-2 March 26 to win their 12th NPHL title.…
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Game 7! The best 2 words in sports!

Chris CleggSouth Peace News All season long Falher Pirates’ coach Dan Aubin has preached the importance of having home ice advantage in the playoffs. Tuesday night (March 26), the Pirates host the Spirit River Rangers in the seventh and deciding…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Upgrades to the dugouts at High Prairie Jaycee Park will be occurring over the next few years after High Prairie and District Minor Baseball and the Town of High Prairie agreed to work together on the…
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High Prairie’s gridiron stars earn top honours

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Top football players on High Prairie teams were honoured at an awards ceremony March 6 at St. Andrew’s School. Awards for the 2023 season were presented to the high school High Prairie Renegades and the bantam…
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Zabolotniuk rink wins Sturling Bonspiel

Twelve rinks participated in the High Prairie Curling Club’s Sturling Bonspiel March 8-9. Rinks are comprised of only two members instead of the traditional four.
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Pirates lead 2-1!

Chris CleggSouth Peace News It was a chance they may regret but for now, the Falher Pirates are still in control of winning their fourth NPHL title in franchise history. The Pirates lost the third game of the best-of-seven final…
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Something for everyone!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A group of Smoky River Region residents are working hard to introduce a multisport court to their region, hoping to provide recreational opportunities to a variety of sports enthusiasts. The Smoky River Outdoor Community Multisport Court…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It’s time for you to remember the five Ds of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge, in preparation for the 2024 Dodgeball Tournament in Peace River. The Peace River Rotaract is hosting the tournament, which…
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KINUSO MEN’S CURLING BONSPIEL

The Frost Hill rink won the Kinuso Men’s Curling Bonspiel Feb. 23-24 hosted by the Central Slave Lake Agricultural Society and Kinuso Curling Club.
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It is not going to be easy, but it will be done! A new recreation hockey tournament in memory of recently passed Driftpile Cree Nation member Starr Sasakamoose Sr. will be held at High Prairie’s two…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Last season, the Falher Pirates came within one goal in overtime in Game 7 of the NPHL Final from winning their fourth title in team history. This year, they look to get the job done! The…
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County Sights and City Lights on ice March 23

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Peace River Skating Club is excited to present Country Sights and City Lights on March 23, and the skaters are hoping you will attend to cheer them on. The group will be hosting their event…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Four down, four more to go! Wins, that is! The Falher Pirates swept the Manning Comets in the NPHL’s East Division Final March 2 with a thrilling 5-4 overtime win and now await the winner of…
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Red Wings crush Ice Kings

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings swept two games against the Fox Creek Ice Kings last week as they continue to gear up for playoffs. The Red Wings crushed the Ice Kings 10-1 at home Feb. 23…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Peace River Navigators are excited to be hosting this year’s Alberta Junior B Provincial Championships from April 3-7. “The opportunity to host the provincials is rotated amongst the five Alberta Junior B leagues so the…
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