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Prairie River students debut AI project at science fair

Chastin MartelFor South Peace News Dax Peters and Aryaman Kukreja, students from Prairie River Junior High School (PRJHS) in High Prairie, represented High Prairie School Division (HPSD) at the Peace Country Regional Science Fair held in Peace River on March…
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Speeder caught driving 100 km/hr+ over limit

Talk about your lead-foot drivers! High Prairie RCMP report on April 8 they issued a ticket for speeding at over 100 km/hr over the posted speed limit of 100 km/hr. Police were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 2 in Big…
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Creation of art requires knowledge of Math, Science

Math, Art and Science go together to make beautiful art in the High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School art room. Students involve the math of one- and two-point perspective, as well as the science of the colour spectrum in their…
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Wind project moves forward with site modifications

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A proposed wind turbine project in the Smoky River Region has undergone some minor location changes, with the company speculated to complete applications later this year. ABO Energy Canada Ltd., A subsidiary Smoky River Wind Inc.…
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High Prairie wins All Peace Under 11 Tier 4 title

Chris CleggSouth Peace News An opening loss did not discourage the High Prairie All Peace Hockey League Under 11 Tier 4 Division team as they rattled off four straight wins to claim the division banner at the league tournament in…
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SS Cup Tournament honours Sasakamoose

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Hockey teams and players from various parts of northern Alberta played in the second annual Starr Sasakamoose SS Cup Hockey Tournament in High Prairie from March 21-23. C.C. Farms, of Peavine, won the Men’s Division after…
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Pirates’ NPHL title built on team’s depth

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Falher Pirates were very much aware of the history of not winning the NPHL title on home ice for 70 years when they hosted the league’s Holy Grail March 22 in front of their delirious…
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‘Happy retirement, Linda!’

Linda Peterson retired as the manager of Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie after serving in the position since 2013. She was honoured by Pleasantview and Heart River Housing at a special farewell on March 28, her last day. Left-right, are…
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Chili on a chilly day!

A chili-and-bun fundraiser was held March 26 at the High Prairie Legion Hall, co-hosted and co-sponsored by Audrey’s Catering and Wholesale Market. High Prairie and District Holistic Palliative Care Society received $1,080 while the High Prairie Legion received $435.
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Thousands attend Falher’s annual SARDA Trade Show

SARDA Ag Research Trade Show was held March 27 to 29 at Falher Regional Recreation Complex. Thousands of people ventured through the agricultural displays that included over 100 different vendors and a plethora of agricultural equipment. The latest in agricultural…
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Szmata awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A Grimshaw woman has been honoured with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal on March 24 at the Queen Elizabeth II Building in Edmonton. Casey Szmata is an advocate for mental health advocacy, suicide awareness,…
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Join the Easter Bunny for breakfast April 19!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Easter Bunny will be hopping into the Harmon Valley Hall on April 19 to have breakfast with children and families. Breakfast with the Bunny is an annual event hosted by Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Family and…
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Prairie River Junior High rules STEM competition

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie won the third annual High Prairie School Division Junior High Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition March 13 at Kinuso School. The team of Niya Mouallem, Grade…
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Students dazzle while honing art skills in the classroom

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students express their point of view quite expertly, using colour. Then with one- and two-point perspectives, they literally draw the eye into the depth of their world. Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
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Recycling bins back in High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Recycling bins are back at the High Prairie Recycling Depot – and users and taxpayers can be assured the items are being recycled. Nine bins were placed on March 19 on 51 St. at the corner…
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