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Red Wings zap Lightning

Chris CleggSouth Peace News After a minor bump in the road the last few weeks, the High Prairie Red Wings appear to be finding their groove once again. The Red Wings swept a home-and-home series against the Mayerthorpe Lighting last…
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Eats & treats for Christmas!

Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 29. The bazaar was an opportunity for residents to sell or buy Christmas baking, crafts and other special items for Christmas gifts.
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High Prairie Light-Up shines in the night!

Crowds gathered for the 36th annual High Prairie Winter Light-Up at the Town of High Prairie Civic Square on Nov. 29 to kick off the Christmas season. The High Prairie Community Beautification Association hosted the event with the Town of…
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Advent light shines at St. Andrew’s School

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School held its annual Advent Celebration on Nov. 29 to start the Christmas season to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The entire elementary student body celebrated the event in the small gym with songs, lighting candles…
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Call it the DeWet Trail!

McLennan has named its walking and cycling trails in honour of the man who contributed so much to their creation. On Nov. 6, residents gathered to show their appreciation to Dr. Pieter DeWet, a well-respected and long-time physician in McLennan.…
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We filled a bus for the food bank!

High Prairie School Division collected more than 700 pounds of food and more than $1,000 in cash donations during the annual Fill-a-Bus campaign Nov. 29. The food and donation drive was held at Freson Bros. during the High Prairie Winter…
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Holy Family adds Fairview to its flock

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter St. Thomas More school is officially a part of Holy Family Catholic Regional Division after its grand opening celebration on Dec. 2! The school requested to join Holy Family after last school year and the celebration…
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Big Lakes County thanks ATCO for en’light’ening grant

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County appreciates a grant from ATCO to save energy in the county’s five fire halls. A grant of $12,000 was approved for Big Lakes from the ATCO Community Energy Fund, ATCO announced Oct. 9.…
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Winter in the eyes of students!

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School students have realized winter is here, if not only in their minds, but to look outside! Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
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Quiet library rocks to the sounds of Christmas

The High Prairie Municipal Library hosted its annual Children’s Christmas Party on Nov. 22. The party attracted 125 people. Children enjoyed a variety of games and activities, such as the Saran Wrap game where children try to tear open a…
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Never too cold!

A couple dozen brave souls participated in the High Prairie MITAA Recovery Walk Nov. 23. The first true day of winter greeted walkers with cold and snowy weather. The MITAA Centre helps people with all addictions and promotes the well-being…
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Pioneers crowned provincial football champs

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Pioneers were crowned the champions in the first official season of the Alberta High School 9-a-Side Football League. The No. 2 seeded Pioneers edged the No. 3 Ponoka Broncs 19-18 in overtime in…
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Fundraising efforts exceed $19,000!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Support for the High Prairie Wilderness Camp keeps growing! More than $19,000 was raised at the camp’s annual fundraiser Nov. 23 at Triangle Hall. “We raised $19,060.50,” says camp director Aaron Harbidge, who launched the camp…
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A first Christmas enjoyed by some!

The Children’s Resource Council hosted its annual Little Elves Christmas Party on Nov. 29 at the Children’s Centre in High Prairie. Children up to six years of age enjoyed a variety of activities such as crafts, playing and a special…
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