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Emily PlihalSouth Peace News The Falher baseball diamonds are set to get a facelift thanks to a hard-working group of volunteers determined to improve recreational opportunities in the Smoky River Region.Falher and Area Beautification and Leisure Activities Society (FABULAS) has…
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Emily PlihalSouth Peace News “Nobody is ever going to call me a quitter.”Those are the coined words of Canadian icon Terry Fox, and the phrase that inspired the 42nd annual Terry Fox run’s theme, “I’m not a quitter.”This year’s run…
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Joe McWilliamsFor Souith Peace News A new system of ice-making in Slave Lake’s Multi Rec Centre (MRC) looks as if it will deliver the lower costs that it promised. But if what we’re hearing is accurate, it’s much more than…
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Red Wings prepare to defend title

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie Red Wings prepare for training camp as the two-time defending West Division champions in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League.Camp opens Sept, 12, says head coach Trent Meyaard, entering his second season behind…
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High Prairie great host for Canadian championships

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie region was given top marks as hosts for the Canadian Horseshoe Pitching Championships at the Sports Palace from Aug. 17-20.Postponed from 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions, the tournament attracted 105 competitors, including…
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Four Dolphins win provincial medals

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Four members of the High Prairie Dolphins Swim Club came home with medals from the Alberta Summer Swimming Championships held Aug. 12-14 in Edmonton.Combined, the swimmers captured six medals.Jonah Hesse competed in female 8-and-under and finished…
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Northern Trek raises $23,000 – and counting

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News For the fifth consecutive year, a firefighter from the Peace River area ran to raise funds for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation.Northern Sunrise County deputy fire chief Julien Bergeron completed his 200 km 2022 Northern Trek…
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Sports Palace upgrade raises concerns

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Major upgrades to the aging Sports Palace arena in High Prairie are estimated to exceed $1.2 million.At its regular meeting Aug. 9, Town of High Prairie council approved a recommendation to support the tender to remove…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Much-needed repairs to the roof of the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre and a new sand filter for High Prairie Aquatic Centre have been authorized by Town of High Prairie council.At its regular meeting Aug. 9, Town…
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Locals win prizes at Western Classic

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie welcomed horseshoe pitchers from across Canada at the Western Canada Horseshoe Classic on Aug. 13-14.The High Prairie Horseshoe Club co-hosted the event at the Sports Palace with the Alberta Horseshoe Pitching Association (AHPA).“We had…
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Ride ’em, cowboy

Action in the rodeo ring thrilled crowds at the 60th annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo, Aug. 2-3. Over the two days, riders competed in various events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, bull riding, tie-down roping, team…
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Dolphins qualify 34 for swimming provincials

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie Dolphins Swim Club competed in the Peace regional swim championship meet Aug. 6-7 in Grande Prairie.As a result, 34 members won medals to qualify for the Alberta Summer Swimming Championships held Aug. 12-14 in…
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Canadian championships start in High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News More than 100 competitors from across Canada will pitch their skills in High Prairie for the Canadian Horseshoe Pitching Championships at the Sports Palace from Aug. 17-20.A total of 115 people from ages six to seniors…
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Bruder crowned Elks Pro Rodeo Queen

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Kirsten Bruder is the 2022 High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Queen.She was crowned the winner Aug. 3 at the 60th annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo, and succeeds Shelby Cook.The new queen was taken by surprise…
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Elks impressed with young players’ skills

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Young football players improved their skills from some Canadian Football League players at a summer camp July 23-24 in High Prairie.A total of 85 players from throughout the province participated in the High Prairie Summer Football…
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