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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings are busy signing players as the team gears up for the 2022-23 season in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League.Head coach Trent Meyaard says the team as already signed 14…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News It will soon be time to cool off in Falher in the coming weeks!Falher Regional Pool and the Richardson Pioneer Spray Park will open in the coming weeks for the summer.However, no date to open the…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The 19th annual High Prairie Gun and Outdoor Show is back May 14-15 and is expected to be bigger and better.After the show was cancelled the last two years by COVID-19 restrictions, the High Prairie Fish…
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2 grab gold at 55-Plus Winter Games

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two seniors from High Prairie reached the top of the podium at the Alberta 55-Plus Winter Games held April 7-10 in Edmonton.Evelyn Lesiuk won gold in 65+ ladies’ darts.Lloyd Cunningham won gold in 65+ singles bowling.Both…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News After months of planning, McLennan town council is ready to meet with the public to determine future use of the iconic H.W. Fish Arena.An open house will be held at the McLennan Elks Hall May 11…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News An adult hockey team asking for $5,000 from Northern Sunrise County to attend Native Senior Hockey Provincials April 14-18 in Edmonton was refused at council’s April 12 meeting.“They’re adults, that’s an issue for me,” said Reeve…
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In case you missed it, April 14 was High Prairie Red Wings Day!Council agreed to the proclamation at its April 12 meeting in recognition of the team’s second straight title in Greater Metro Hockey League West Division play.The Red Wings…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Excitement continues to build in the North Peace region as the Alberta 55+ Sumer Games approach.Dave van Tamelen, representing the organizing committee, attended Northern Sunrise County’s April 12 meeting to update council on the event, scheduled…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Minor soccer in High Prairie is returning after being cancelled by COVID-19 restrictions the past two years.High Prairie and District Minor Soccer Association kicks off the season May 16 with action Monday and Wednesday nights at…
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The comeback kid!

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A High Prairie bowler who competes regularly at Enilda Mud Bowl won a gold medal in 65+ singles Bowling at the Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games in Edmonton April 7-8 .Lloyd Cunningham, 67, rolled a staggering…
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Never too old to learn!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Who says anyone is too old to learn anything new?Just ask High Prairie old-timer Howard Greer, who turned 90 years young last Dec. 31.Always determined to get things accomplished and stay healthy, the retired farmer learned…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Three people from the High Prairie region charged in connection with an illegal fishing operation more than two years ago have been ordered to appear in court to set a trial date.The matters of Elizabeth Ann…
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Cunningham named Red Wings’ MVP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings honoured their top players after the team won its second straight West Division championship in the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League.Theo Cunningham was a double winner as he took home the…
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