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Comets, Flyers add to Regals’ woes

Chris CleggSouth Peace News As the losses mount for the High Prairie Regals this season, one has to start asking if the team is as bad as its record indicates. A 9-1 blowout loss to the visiting Manning Comets Jan.…
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Former Cree author honoured

Constance BrissendenFor South Peace News What to do with 24 years of research? Before he died in April 2016, my partner Larry Loyie and I talked about our nine bins of residential school research. As co-researchers and writers, we had…
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Breakfast with Santa at Pratt

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School hosted its annual Holiday Breakfast on Dec. 20, the last day of school before the Christmas break. A variety of food was served. Organizers thank A&W and Wholesale Market for donating food.
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High Prairie Filipino community celebrates Christmas

The LuzViMinda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization hosted its annual Christmas Fiesta on Dec. 21 at the High Prairie Legion Hall. The celebration featured traditional Filipino food, singing, dancing, plenty of fun and games for all ages and several…
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Fill’r up for the food bank!

The High Prairie Fire Department held its annual Christmas food drive Dec. 10. Members collected donations for the High Prairie and District Food Bank. Food was donated by shoppers at Wholesale Market Freson Bros. Standing left-right, are Jennifer Lamouche, David…
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Cut-ups!

This is the way we cut our meat! PRJH students took part in a bison teaching and knife safety presentation by Indigenous education coach Connie Sabo. The inspected bison meat will be distributed between lunch programs at various High Prairie…
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Little drummer boys – and girl!

High Prairie Elementary School presented it Christmas concert on Dec. 18 as students in Grades 1 and 3 took centre stage. Music teacher Crystal Larose directed the concert. Above, students in the Grade 3R class of Rhona Ragan perform March…
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Dube repeats as chili cookoff champ

The popular Chili Cookoff was a big success at the High Prairie Winter Light Up on Nov. 29. The cookoff was hosted by the High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council at the Children’s Centre in High Prairie. This year,…
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High Prairie Elementary produces winning poets!

Each year, Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada invite students to participate in their Remembrance Day contest. Categories include primary, intermediate and senior black and white posters, colour posters, and poems. Winners received $75 while second place winners received $50…
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Driftpile Band election postponed

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A decision to postpone Driftpile Cree Nation’s election just over one month is not sitting well with some members, but Chief Dwayne Laboucan says the decision was made in the best interests of a fair election…
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Peace River Santa Claus Parade

Peace River held its very successful Santa Claus Parade Nov. 30! Dozens of floats entered the parade, much to the delight of onlookers. The parade is definitely a highlight of the holiday season!
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Pratt hosts Career Showcase

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A variety of career and training opportunities were presented at the Career Showcase held Nov. 28 at E.W. Pratt High School in High Prairie. Principal Hassan Bouakir initiated the event to reach out into the community.…
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Deals, deals, everywhere!

Many shoppers picked up plenty of bargains at the Marigold Holiday Market hosted by Marigold Enterprises at the Legion Hall on Nov. 29 as part of the High Prairie Winter Light-Up. The market featured 26 vendors who promoted and sold…
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Kinuso School students rewarded for efforts

Each year, Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada invite students to participate in their Remembrance Day contest. Categories include primary, intermediate and senior black and white posters, colour posters, and poems. Winners received $75 while second place winners received $50…
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Hockey Day in High Prairie celebrated

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Carifelle nets 3 in win over GP Rogan Carifelle scored three goals and added an assist to lead hometown High Prairie to a decisive 8-1 in over the Grande Prairie Female team in All Peace Minor…
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