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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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Peavey Mart Peace River, High Prairie closing

Rumours circulating last week in High Prairie and Peace River that the local Peavey Mart stores might be closing are now confirmed. In fact, the entire chain of 90 stores right across Canada is closing. Peavey Mart is known for…
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High Prairie Gun Show returns April 26-27

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The 22nd annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show returns April 26-27 with momentum already growing. Exhibitor packages were sent out in early January by the High Prairie Fish and Game Association with strong response, says…
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St.-Isidore Carnaval celebrating 42 years

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Plenty of francophone fun and food will be on tap at the 42nd annual St-Isidore Carnaval Feb. 14-16. “Reveillon” is the theme of the event held at the St-Isidore Cultural Centre and organized by the Society…
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High Prairie, McLennan United Churches amalgamating

By Cheryl MarxAudrey GaschnitzShirley KueflerMarilyn Stewart The High Prairie United Church is amalgamating with its sister congregation McLennan United Church. As with other church congregations across Canada, declining attendance over the past several decades led the High Prairie church to…
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Creativity put to life on canvas

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students are living proof that creativity endures the test of time! An entire semester has passed and they still have lots of creativity! Students are blessed by their desire to make something more…
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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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RCMP report quiet holiday celebrations

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace Regional RCMP report a somewhat peaceful season of celebrating Christmas and New Year’s. “Overall, we had a good Christmas season with many responsible community members finding alternative ways home,” Cst. Julie-Ann Strilaiff says. For the…
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Art semester nears end, but creativity does not

“Out with the old, in with the new” is status quo for High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students. As they say “goodbye” to their first semester classes, clean out their shelves and take finished projects home, they also…
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The Page – January 15, 2025

Is there any better team in the NHL than the Edmonton Oilers?The Page wants to know who. The Cup returns to Canada later this spring! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned! Finally! The collective noise from Canadians sighing relief is…
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Peace River area fire departments honour members

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Fire- fighters with the Peace River Fire Department and County of Northern Lights were honoured during the annual awards night Dec. 14 in Peace River. Regional fire chief Tim Harris says the awards acknowledge outstanding service…
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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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High Prairie church serves Christmas lunch

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Nazarene Church of High Prairie hosted a Community Christmas Lunch on Dec. 24. “We had about 50 people attend, so it was a great success,” says Pastor Tracy Stewart. People of all ages, from children…
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85 Christmas packages delivered

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie families and other individuals celebrated Christmas with food and gifts provided by a local family organization. A total of 85 Christmas care packages with a turkey or ham, gift cards for other food, and…
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