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Quilters’ warm hearts will help warm bodies

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is elated after a local club donated quilts to help make people’s lives a little cozier and warmer this Christmas. FCSS director Crystal Tremblay says the Jean Cote Quilting…
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Apartment fire in Peace River

No one was injured in an apartment fire in Peace River during the afternoon of Nov 28. Peace River Fire Department responded to a fire call in the north end of town at 1:45 p.m., announced the Town of Peace…
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Twice is Nice Awards funds

Nov. 18, the Twice is Nice Boutique Society in High Prairie made three donations to regional community groups including High Prairie Minor Hockey (designated for its Pond Hockey program), the High Prairie Regals, and the High Prairie Community Beautification Association.…
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Vipers place second at zones

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Georges P. Vanier Vipers, of Donnelly, finished second in the Northwest High School 2A Women’s Volleyball Championship Tournament Nov. 15-16 in High Prairie. The Vipers lost 25-14, 25-18 in the final to the No. 3 provincially…
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High Prairie School Division wins ASBA Community Engagement Award

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie School Division has been honoured by the Alberta School Boards Association as the winner of the 2024 Community Engagement Award for outstanding stakeholder collaboration. HPSD was rewarded for its work to update its mission,…
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Optimism strong for future of High Prairie football

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Renegades wrapped up their first season in the Alberta High School 9-a-Side Football League. Head coach Kristin Rich is optimistic about the future after a year when the Renegades struggled in the league…
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Pioneers advance to provincial final

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Pioneers advanced to the championship final of the first official season of the Alberta High School 9-a-Side Football League. The No. 2 provincially ranked Pioneers advanced to the league/provincial final against the No.…
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High Prairie Wilderness Camp still growing

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Wilderness Camp keeps on growing with waiting lists for the Christian youth summer camps that features horses and the great outdoors. “Campers are excited more than ever to come to the camp,” says…
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Sure looks a lot like Christmas!

The High Prairie Municipal Library hosted its annual Children’s Christmas Party on Nov. 22 which featured a special visit by Santa Claus. The party attracted 125 people. Children enjoyed a variety of games and activities, such as the Saran Wrap…
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‘Tis the Season

High Prairie Native Friendship Centre hosted a time for people to make Christmas wreaths in the afternoon of Nov. 14. People of all ages – from young children to seniors – enjoyed the time to make wreaths as people get…
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Coach sees silver lining as losses mount

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Progress is being made despite the fact the High Prairie Regals are still winless in the young NPHL season. The Regals dropped to 0-5 after a 10-7 home ice loss to the Grande Prairie Athletics Nov…
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High Prairie gathers to remember, reflect

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Citizens of the High Prairie region gathered to honour and remember those who served in wars at the Remembrance Day service Nov. 11 at the High Prairie Royal Canadian Legion. Legion President Don Ebbett read the…
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Diggin deep inside an artist’s thoughts

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students portray what is on the face, what is inside the face and what is behind it. When they portray what is behind the face they express their own personality; major traits, interests,…
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‘Important asset’ supported

On Oct. 24, the High Prairie Royal Purple Elks donated $2,000 to the High Prairie and District Museum for future programming. Left-right are museum board chair Helen Henderson accepting the donation from Royal Purple Elks secretary Cori Burgar, middle, as…
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