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Art show added to High Prairie Light-Up calendar

Chris CleggSouth Peace News High Prairie Light-Up celebrations Nov. 29 will include a Christmas-themed art show at the High Prairie Museum. Museum manager Darlene Adams says the students at High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School will provide the art. “Teacher…
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Fun at the fire hall!

The High Prairie Fire Department hosted an open house and barbecue Oct. 9 to mark Fire Prevention Week, Oct 6-12. Residents were given opportunity to learn about the services and equipment and meet the firefighters. Hamburgers and hotdogs were served…
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New health centre for Driftpile Cree Nation

An architect’s rendering shows the new Driftpile health centre designed by Reimagine Architects. Driftpile Cree Nation held a ground-breaking ceremony Sept. 26 to launch the project under JEN COL Construction as the construction manager. The new health centre is on…
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Sweep pushes Red Wings’ record to 3-1

Chris CleggSouth Peace News It looks like the High Prairie Red Wings and Edson Eagles will be the class of the National Junior Hockey League again this season. Both teams swept weekend games to begin their annual pull away from…
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Friendship Centre marks NT&R Day

The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre marked National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30 at the High Prairie Legion. The day started with a ceremony where people could leave painted handprints at a special memorial intersection at 51 Ave.…
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A personal touch!

Colour Wheel friends and patterned characters fill the pages of Art class students at High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School as they explore the elements of art and apply them to their own personal world. Thanks for your thoughts, students!…
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Now you know!

The flower beds at MacIntyre Park each year are an amazing attraction to downtown High Prairie. The last two years they have been exceptionally beautiful and a bonus this year lasting into October. There are three organizations which are due…
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Every Child Matters Walk part of National T&R Day

The Children’s Resource Council marked National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30 at the High Prairie Children’s Centre. The day started with an opening prayer by an Elder followed by a Kairos Blanket Exercise led by High Prairie School…
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Guilders know no bounds in their creativity

Over 150 entries were included in the High Prairie Quilt Guild’s 27th annual show and sale at the High Prairie Curling Rink Sept. 28-29. Each year it seems the guild’s members expand their creativity. Not limited to traditional patterns, members…
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‘It’s our time to heal’ – Fleury

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A popular former National Hockey League standout shared a message of hope to high school students in the High Prairie region Oct 1. Theo Fleury inspired the youth with his story of his Indigenous life from…
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Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie hosted a talent show Sept. 27. From young children to seniors, eight acts performed music and dance and even the Rubik’s Cube was centre stage. The event was similar to Pleasantview’s annual music jamboree held…
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Royal Purple Elks donates $5,000 to beautify J.B Wood

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie service organization has shown its community spirit with a generous donation to support the local hospital. High Prairie Royal Purple Elks donated $5,000 to the High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary for beautification at J.B.…
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