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Chris CleggSouth Peace News They might not place first in the NPHL’s East Division, or secure any of the top seeds, but the Falher Pirates showed they just might have what it takes to be a champion this season as…
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Simon wins Set the Bar Award from ASAA

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Ecole Heritage men’s volleyball coach Patrick Simon has been honoured with a prestigious award from the Alberta School Sports Association. He was selected the winner of the Set the Bar Award for fall 2024 and is…
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The Smoky River Under 15 Tier 3 Division team remains perfect to start its season. Smoky River crushed Fairview 12-1 to win its seventh straight game to start the season. They have outscored their opposition 56-7 in the wins. Smoky…
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Firefighters, police officers lace up skates for good causes

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter They protect us when we have a medical emergency, a life changing fire, or any domestic or violence issues, and their kindness has been extended to after the clock has been punched out and they’re on…
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Western Hockey League players on home ice

Two junior hockey players from the High Prairie region playing in the Western Hockey League were on home ice Dec. 19 at the Sports Palace when they were home for Christmas. Jaxen Gauchier of the Swift Current Broncos, left, and…
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The Peace River Under 13 Tier 3 team almost slayed the dragon in All Peace Minor Hockey League play Jan. 11 in Peace River. First place Wembley scored twice in the final six minutes, and the last goal with 47…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It seems unlikely the Falher Pirates will place first or third in the NPHL’s East Division as the regular season winds down. But you never know! Stranger things have happened! The Pirates took care of business…
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A split over the weekend as left the High Prairie Under 13 Tier 2 Division team with a record of 6-2 with two overtime losses in 10 games this season in All Peace Minor Hockey League play. A four-goal third…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings put in their best all-round performance of the season Jan. 17 as they crushed the Mayerthorpe Lighting 10-0 in National Junior Hockey League play. The Red Wings, who are firmly entrenched…
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The Smoky River Under 11 Tier 6 East team receive three goals from Lincoln Stenhouse but it wasn’t enough as they lost 8-4 to Beaverlodge in All Peace Minor Hockey League action Jan. 11 at Hythe. Hudson Young added the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It’s official! The High Prairie Regals will play the Valleyview Jets in the preliminary best-of-three series (fourth versus fifth in the East Division) in this year’s NPHL playoffs. Two weeks ago, the 1-15 Regals were assured…
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Off to Nationals in Moose Jaw!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Two Smoky River Region young ladies are set to make history as they head to Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) National Championships in February. Gracie Labrecque, 12, and Dani Paterson, 15, are set to lift heavy as…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News All season long the Falher Pirates had control over the East Division standings. Not any more! The Manning Comets have passed the Pirates in the battle for first place after their crucial 4-2 win at Falher…
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Struggling Regals destined for basement

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Any hopes the High Prairie Regals had of avoiding the basement in the NPHL’s East Division this season went up in smoke last week. Needing a win against the Valleyview Jets to avoid last place, and…
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Chargers win ringette gold at Red Deer

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A local recreational sport group is hoping youth between the ages of 10-14 years will want to discover the excitement of ringette. A sport that is widely advertised as the sport for everyone is now taking…
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