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Winter Tracking Event all about enjoying nature

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Are you a nature enthusiast, but often question what animal tracks you are seeing when exploring the great outdoors? Northern Sunrise County Community Services, ALUS, and Sora Ecological Consulting’s Robb Stavne are partnering to offer a…
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MITAA has more than 1 reason to celebrate in 2025!

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The proof is in the pudding, so to speak! The High Prairie Metis Indian Town Alcohol Association (MITAA) Centre recently received a three-year accreditation from the Canadian Accreditation Council for excellence in its governance and management,…
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Filipinos celebrate Valentine’s

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Luzviminda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization hosted a Valentine’s Gala Feb. 15 at the High Prairie Legion Hall. The celebration featured traditional Filipino food, singing, dancing, fun and games for all ages, and plenty…
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Family Day fun in Peace River!

The Baytex Energy Centre was the place to be on Family Day Feb. 17. The Town of Peace River organized several events and activities for families to participate in. Events were outside and inside. Photos courtesy of Photos by Lori…
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Famly Day fun in High Prairie

Family Day on Feb. 17 in High Prairie featured several activities for all ages, from young families to seniors. Events kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Children’s Centre co-hosted by the Children’s Resource Council, Other events included a…
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‘Sir George’ honoured

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The man commonly and affectionately referred to as “Sir George” in High Prairie received a King Charles III Coronation Medal during a ceremony at the High Prairie Legion Hall Feb. 19. George Bennett, 102, was recognized…
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Ready to serve!

Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services and Big Lakes Fire Services (Enilda Fire Department) served breakfast at Family Day Feb. 16. Left-right is volunteer Phyllis Riddle, FCSS High Prairie /Enilda community worker Nancy Marquardt, and Fire Services member Darron…
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New truck added to Smoky River Fire & Rescue’s fleet

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Fire and Rescue welcomed a new piece of equipment to its fleet of rescue vehicles Feb. 12. “Our newest apparatus was put into service with a tradition of a Push-In service dating back to…
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Want to buy a tourist booth?

High Prairie town council has decided to sell the old tourist booth in the Civic Square. The building has sat empty for years (used as storage at one time) but has since attracted homeless people along with the resulting garbage…
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STARS soars in Big Lakes region

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News STARS air ambulance service continues to soar in Big Lakes County and the High Prairie region. Again, the region was the busiest for the Grande Prairie base for STARS, says Glenda Farnden, senior municipal relations liaison…
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West Fraser fears impact of tariffs on its operations

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Production at High Prairie Forest Products would be impacted by potential tariffs on forest products going to the United States. General manager Brandon Marsh addressed Big Lakes County council about the negative impacts at its regular…
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New Pratt class begins exploration into world of art

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students can’t draw a straight line! However, this is a good thing when they study the art element of line and the principle of pattern. Their imaginations take a simple line and twist,…
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Last kick at the cat!

It is the end of the semester for Art students at High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School and a last chance to showcase their skills. Progress by students under the instruction of teacher Rhonda Lund is evident as students explored…
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Regals to face Jets in NPHL playoffs

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Bring on the playoffs! The High Prairie Regals can atone for a miserable NPHL regular season that started yesterday (Feb. 4) when they opened their best-of-three playoff series versus the Valleyview Jets. The East Division last…
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Zirka shines at Malanka full house

The Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie held its annual Malanka celebration Feb. 1 at the Edmo Peyre Hall. Zirka dancers delighted the audience with their dazzling performance after a delicious meal. If pictures do indeed tell a thousand words,…
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