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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter High Prairie sledders are being invited to a meeting Dec. 15 to discuss the potential of creating a snowmobile club in the area.Alberta Snowmobile Association (ASA) will be hosting the meeting at 7 p.m. at the…
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‘Team effort’ earns Allard family award

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A St. Isidore family was recognized recently as the Alberta Snowmobile Family-of-the-Year by the Alberta Snowmobile Association (ASA).The Allard family was given the award at the annual ASA Awards of Excellence banquet Oct. 15 in Edmonton.…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A fine start to the NPHL season has gone by the wayside for the Falher Pirates.The Pirates lost two road games last week and now have lost four of six games after winning three straight games…
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Red Wings train keeps rolling along

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings played their closest game of the season last week in the Greater Metro Hockey League.On the road, the Red Wings edged the Edson Eagles 8-6 on Nov. 26 and doubled the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Smoky River Ryders will be given a chance to use the H.W. Fish Arena in McLennan, fondly know as The Fish Tank.McLennan town council decided at its Nov. 14 meeting from four proposals received.Mayor Jason…
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Food, fun and basketball!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie E.W. Pratt Chargers basketball teams challenged former players in the annual alumni games Dec. 1.The alumni Chargers men beat the current Chargers 72-62.In the women’s game, the current Lady Chargers defeated the alumni team…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News For the second straight week, the Falher Pirates experienced the highs and lows of an NPHL season.The Pirates defeated the visiting Fort St. John Flyers 6-3 Nov. 25 but lost the next night at Grimshaw 6-5…
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Red Wings unbeaten in 19 games

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings have extended their winning streak to 19 games to start the Greater Metro Hockey League 2022-23 season.High Prairie clipped the visiting Edson Eagles 9-4 on Nov. 19 after the Red Wings…
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Pioneers recognize top players

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Pioneers honoured top players in the 2022 high school football season at an awards banquet Nov. 18.Awards were presented by co-head coaches Mark Owens and Hayden Gust, receivers coach Brock Whelan, defensive backs…
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A little piece of paradise awaits!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nestled along the riverbanks of the Little Smoky River is a little piece of winter paradise just waiting for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy.Little Smoky Ski Area is in the M.D. of Smoky River between Valleyview…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It was a case of complete euphoria to crashing back down to Earth within 24 hours last weekend for the Falher Pirates.Nov. 18 on home ice, the Pirates shut out the Spirit River Rangers 8-0 to…
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Team inspired by huge home crowd

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings defeated the visiting Enoch Northern Alberta Tomahawks 8-5 on Nov. 11 in the Wings’ closest score of the season.On the road, the Red Wings blanked the Gibbons Pioneers 8-0 on Nov.…
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Red Wings pay tribute on Remembrance Day

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News War veterans, Canadian Legion members and first responders were honoured by the High Prairie Red Wings at their Remembrance Day hockey game Nov. 11.Red Wing players wore special jerseys that were also auctioned off to raise…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings battled back from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Northern Alberta Tomahawks 9-5 in Enoch on Nov. 4 in Greater Metro Hockey League action.At home, the Red Wings blanked the Gibbons…
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