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Saturday is the big day, fellows! It’s Sweeties Day, better known as Valentine’s Day!Now ladies, don’t be too hard on your favourite fellow if he doesn’t get you a gift up to your standards. Remember, it’s the thought that counts.And…
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Less than two weeks until Valentine’s Day, fellows! Where does all the money go collected in fines from a municipalities’ peace officers? In case you wanted to know, here is how it works!Using the Town of High Prairie as an…
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Have you forgotten that crap weather from two weeks ago already? Ugh!The shot of warm weather last week was exactly what the doctor ordered as far as getting our highways and byways cleared of snow.Not to say anything against the…
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Valentine’s Day is less than one month away!Can’t say The Page didn’t warn you, guys! Marriages are made in heaven, but so are thunder and lightning! Man is incomplete until he marries. Then he is finished! Did you hear about…
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The Page is impressed and confused after watching the commercial from the Government of Canada.The commercial tells us Canada is a nation of builders, using the St. Lawrence Seaway as an example. More construction is on the way, creating jobs…
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Are we all enjoying the return of winter?Snow? Well, snow was indeed predicted. This is because of the return of La Nina, the “southern weather oscillation” event that bounces back and forth, unpredictably it seems, between El Nino and La…
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Studies, studies, studies and more studies but The Page found this one interesting!Who works the hardest? Canadians? The English? French! Japanese? Chinese? According to a TradingPlatforms study, it is – ta da! – Mexico!So much for all those siestas we…
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Big Light-up or Christmas celebrations are occurring in High Prairie, Falher, McLennan and Peace River this coming weekend.Please see our coverage in various pages inside this newspaper.The Page gives a big tip of the hat to all the organizers involved…
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If possible, please attend a Remembrance Day service Nov. 11 and show your respect to veterans past and present. This week, South Peace News publishes phots of veterans in our Second Section. We appreciate the support of sponsors which allows…
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Ten years! Count ‘em, 10 years!The Town of High Prairie’s Halloween Decorating Contest is on and everyone has a chance to enter and vote.Simply email photos of your decorated lawns and/or houses to reception@highprairie.ca with your name, phone number and…
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Call this a shameless plug for The Brick stores in Peace River and Slave Lake.The Page always checks out The Brick ads in this newspaper when they appear. We’re always looking for a good deal on some outdoor furniture or…
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Wow! Quite the surprises on nomination day Sept. 22!No municipal elections are required in Girouxville, Falher, Donnelly and McLennan, and half the seats in the M.D. of Smoky River are by acclamation.The lack of interest in municipal governance in the…
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The Page didn’t know it is a Canadian tradition to put a sprig of wheat in the bride’s bouquet for good luck.He thought it was poison ivy! Guys, you know this is true!How do you get your girlfriend or wife…
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The Page didn’t know it is a Canadian tradition to put a sprig of wheat in the bride’s bouquet for good luck.He thought it was poison ivy! Guys, you know this is true!How do you get your girlfriend or wife…
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For everyone who is considering running for municipal councils this fall, consider the following:“The path of great leadership does not lie along the top of a fence.” – Nelson Rockefeller. A bachelor is a man who has had a lot…
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