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Chargers sweep visiting Rams in basketball action

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie E.W. Pratt Chargers swept the Slave Lake Roland Michener Rams in a pair of senior high school basketball exhibition games Feb. 15 in High Prairie.The Charger men defeated the Rams 83-43.Zack Vink drained…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News If Marigold Enterprises has its way, the empty lot east of its office will be home to an outdoor skating rink next winter.But they need some help to pull it off!Marigold’s support administrator, Brogan Severson, wrote…
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Red Wings clinch first, await playoffs

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings clinched first place in the West Division in the Greater Metro Hockey League after wins over two other top teams.High Prairie shut out the second-place Enoch Northern Alberta Tomahawks 8-0 on…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The annual Big Lakes County Invitational Charity Golf Tournament may be turfed after running for many years.At its regular meeting Jan. 25, council tabled a motion to cancel the tournament.“Administration is seeking direction from council on…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News In the end, it wasn’t much of a series.The Falher Pirates swept the Grimshaw Huskies four straight in their best-of-seven NPHL East Division Semifinal Feb. 14 after a resounding 10-0 win the Mile Zero town.Cruz Cote,…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Three years ago the Grimshaw Huskies upset the heavily-favoured Falher Pirates in the first round of NPHL playoffs, including a 6-3 win in the fifth and deciding game at Falher.Whether that is on the minds of…
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Shantz breaks Red Wings’ points mark

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Dayton Shantz has become the all-time points leader for the High Prairie Red Wings in the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League.The local right winger broke the record of 166 points held by Mikal Chalifoux on home…
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Smoky Lanes looking toward bright future

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter There is a little piece of family fun paradise nestled on Main Street Girouxville, just waiting for new visitors to embrace the recreational opportunity.Like many other recreational facilities, Smoky Lanes Bowling has faced a couple difficult…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It’s all about community pride, plus the benefit of saving money for taxpayers.High Prairie’s bid for Kraft Hockeyville 2023 is well underway, and a woman driving the campaign is urging everyone to “Rally Together. Win Together.”“Voting…
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Coach expects stern test as playoffs near

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings will be facing their toughest part of the regular season schedule in Greater Metro Hockey League action.First in the West Division, the Red Wings host the second-place Enoch Northern Alberta Tomahawks…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News No one can say anyone handed the Falher Pirates the East Division title in the NPHL this season.Needing to win both their games to end the season, the Pirates defeated the Lawrence Cup champion Dawson Creek…
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A-1 Western Wear helps teen compete at World Junior Finals

From time to time, businesses want to recognize the efforts of people or organizations they sponsor. A-1 Western Wear Tack & Gifts in High Prairie sponsors Noah Sisson, 16, a rodeo bareback rider from Slave Lake. Sisson enjoyed a terrific…
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