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Little Smoky Ski Area opens for season

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Avid skiers and snowboarders are invited to go check out the freshly-made snow at the Little Smoky Ski Area. Little Smoky Ski Area is in the M.D. of Smoky River between Valleyview and Falher just off…
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Pratt athletes off to Arctic Winter Games

Cameron Patenaude – Pedersen, left, and Jessica Whalen will compete at the Arctic Winter Games from March 10-14 in Alaska. Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two more athletes from High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School will compete in the Arctic Winter…
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Red Wings clipped by soaring Eagles

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings lost another game to the first-place Edson Eagles in junior hockey. Edson doubled the second-place Red Wings 8-4 in High Prairie on Jan. 13 in National Junior Hockey League action. Nolan…
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Pioneers shock Red Wings in shootout

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings won two of three games to open the 2024 portion of the 2023-24 season in the National Junior Hockey League. The Red Wings melted the Fox Creek Ice Kings 14-0 at…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It appears High Prairie had no chance! The Treaty 8 First Nations Cup Hockey Tournament is back in Slave Lake this year as part of a two-year agreement. The Town of Slave Lake confirmed the event…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A trip to Spirit River to play the Rangers used to result in a long and sad trip back home for the Falher Pirates. For almost 30 years, since 1995 to be precise, the Pirates have…
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Fox Creek rules Rim Rocker

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Fox Creek Flames won the boys’ side in the annual Prairie River Rim Rocker Basketball Tournament held Dec. 8-9 in High Prairie. Fox Creek defeated the Slave Lake Roland Michener Rams 40-32 in the final…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings are eager to gain momentum heading into the second half of the first season in the National Junior Hockey League. The Red Wings are safely in second place with 30 points…
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Battle of the Badges Jan. 19 in Peace River

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A little friendly battle for charity is set to take place later this month in Peace River during the annual Battle of the Badges. “There is a group consisting of firefighters and RCMP that help organize…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News On the bus to Manning last Friday, the Falher Pirates were winless and in last place in the NPHL’s East Division. Less than 30 hours later, and two straight road wins, the Pirates woke up Sunday…
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Prospectors honour top players in 2023

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Prospectors honoured their top players in the 2023 season in the Peace Country Bantam Football League at an awards banquet Nov. 12. Coaches presented eight awards to players for their outstanding efforts. Noah…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Senior high school basketball is in the spotlight in High Prairie on the first weekend of December. E.W. Pratt hosts the 11th annual Tonesha Walker Memorial Basketball Tournament on Dec. 1-2 with games at Pratt and…
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Misery Mountain marches onwards!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A hidden gem awaits avid skiers to enjoy its beautiful views at the Misery Mountain ski area in Peace River. “Distinct to Northern Alberta, we have an operational hill right in town,” says treasurer Mark Ilyin.…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It certainly was not the start last year’s NPHL East Division champions and NPHL finalists were anticipating. The Falher Pirates are winless after four games to start the season after a 3-2 shootout loss at Grande…
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