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Big Lakes County plans to repair outdoor rink in Grouard

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News An outdoor skating rink in Grouard overtaken by weeds and garbage will be repaired in the coming months as a community project planned by Big Lakes County. At its regular meeting Aug. 14, discussed a notice…
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Big Lakes welcomes new pumper-rescue truck

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County Fires Services welcomed a new pumper-rescue truck to its fleet to serve the western area of the county. The new truck highlights the county’s commitment to enhance public safety and improve emergency response…
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High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary helps out McLennan Health Centre

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter McLennan’s Sacred Heart Community Health Centre has been able to make a necessary purchase thanks to the generosity of the High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary. McLennan’s Ladies’ Auxiliary reached out to the High Prairie group inquiring about…
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Buy lemonade to support Stollery Hospital

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A Smoky River Region family is gearing up to host a Lemonade Stand in honour of Stollery Hospital and they hope the community will help support their initiative. “The Lemonade Stand project is important to our…
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Indigenous communities investing in pipelines

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Many High Prairie area First Nations and Metis Settlement are included in a group of 72 Indigenous communities in Western Canada which are in the process of investing in two pipelines. The Indigenous communities include…
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Toe-tappin’ time at Pleasantview Lodge

Residents at Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie and visitors were clappin’ and tappin’ their toes at the annual barbecue and music jamboree Aug. 9. It was the second music jamboree in the new outdoor courtyard at the rear of the…
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Pad poured for Grouard Cemetery Monument

Therese Morris has completed her tenure as the cemetery research coordinator for the Grouard Seniors Community Club but leaves with the project nearing completion. In her last article in the Big Lakes County August newsletter, Morris announced she is retiring.…
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Elder fish shack funds

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. was at Swan River First Nation July 22. Company rep Lee Cardinal, centre left, presented a donation of $2,000, to be used to build a fishing shack for community Elders. Accepting the cheque for Swan River…
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Annual Penny Carnival attendance tops 300

Children were busy and excited at the 28th annual Penny Carnival at the High Prairie Municipal Library on Aug. 8. The carnival attracted 311 people. Children of all ages had a fun time at seven stations, that included Spin to…
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A rodeo tradition returns!

The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre brought back a tradition from years ago at this year’s High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo. The centre held a pancake breakfast July 28. Years ago, High Prairie St. Mark’s Anglican Church held a pancake…
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Rodeo celebrates Indigenous culture

Peerless Trout First Nation hosted a small Tipi Village at the 62nd annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo July 30-31. Left-right, are youth and cultural co-oordinator Elizabeth Cardinal, Elder Daniel Noskiye, executive assistant Sheirra Noskiye, Elder John Jim Houle and…
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Good ol’ country hoedown enjoyed at Triangle

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Toes were tappin’ and hands were clappin’ at the 11th annual Triangle Hoedown Jamboree held July 25-28 at the Pioneer Threshermans Association grounds. Even the rain and cool temperatures didn’t dampen the spirits, music co-ordinator Louise…
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Skene crowned 2024 Elks Pro Rodeo Queen

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Kenzie Skene, of Sexsmith, is the 2024 High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Queen! She was crowned the winner at the 62nd annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo on July 30. The new queen is delighted to…
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AUPE rallies in HP to promote fair wages

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Government workers in the High Prairie region are spreading the word for better pay. About 50 local members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), families and supporters gathered outside the High Prairie courthouse July…
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