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Kiwi cowboy competes at Spruce Point Park Rodeo

The Sixth Spruce Point Park Rodeo had an international flavour. One of the saddle bronc riders was from Christchurch, N.Z. Barclay Miller joined many cowboys and cowgirls who competed closer to home. Local riders won steer wrestling and ladies barrel…
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Golden Walleye Classic is history

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A longtime popular summer fishing derby at Shaw’s Point Resort on Lesser Slave Lake appears to be history. The Golden Walleye Classic – annually held on the first weekend in September before its August dates in…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Adrenaline junkies, get ready for this year’s Peace River Boating Association’s Gold Cup, set to take place July 28-30! River racing enthusiasts will be gathering to watch jet boats navigate the waterways of the Peace…
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A ‘smash’ hit!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter École Héritage in Falher hosted a beach volleyball competition during the Honey Festival to help raise funds for a community project. A group of dedicated parents have been working tirelessly to try to raise funds to…
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Kids Can Catch coming to Winagami Lake July 8

Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Lesser SlaveWatershed Council,Big Lakes CountyALUS Coordinator. Well, it is that time of year again! Folks are eager to go on their next fishing trip! But it is important to know a few things before you head out into…
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HIGH PRAIRIE MINOR SOCCER

The High Prairie and District Minor Soccer Association U-11 and U-13 teams combined to host an exhibition game June 12 against Valleyview Minor Soccer Association. High Prairie minor soccer season wraps up June 21 with a barbecue and final soccer…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings are excited about moving forward in the new National Junior Hockey League. After the eastern-based Greater Metro Hockey League decided not to renew the contracts for all teams in Alberta and…
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Red Wings looking for new place to play

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings and all other teams in the West Division have been released by the Greater Metro Hockey League. However, Red Wings’ owner and general manager Kevin Hopfner says all Alberta teams in…
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Next generation of rodeo stars perform

Alberta High School Rodeo returned to High Prairie May 13-14 at the Elks Stampede Grounds. Junior and senior contestants from the Peace Country and northern Alberta competed in many rodeo events.
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Barracudas shine at Spokane tournament

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie boys’ volleyball team recently finished in the top 10 at a tournament in Spokane, Washington. The Big Lakes Barracudas Volleyball Club U-16 boys’ team placed ninth of 22 teams in the division in…
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Bell answers call as new HP football head coach

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A new head coach has been named for two High Prairie football teams just before spring training starts. Tyler Bell welcomes the opportunity to be the top coach for the high school High Prairie Renegades and…
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