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NAPA donates $2,000 to upgrade beds

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie business has shown its community spirit with a generous donation to support the local hospital. NAPA Auto Parts donated $2,000 to the High Prairie Healthcare Auxiliary to replace more beds at the High…
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MLA hears priority for new St. Andrew’s School

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A new school building for St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie remains a top priority for the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. At its regular meeting June 19, trustees continued to advocate for a new facility…
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Walk with Pride!

The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre held its second annual Pride Awareness Walk on June 27. About 20 people participated in the parade to support the LGBTQ2S community. Two people carrying a rainbow flag led the parade that started at…
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Bruder awarded BLC’s Return-of-Service bursary

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Kirsten Bruder has received the 2024 Big Lakes County Return-of-Service Bursary of $3,000. She accepted the bursary June 26 at the Big Lakes council regular meeting. A long-time active resident of the county and avid horse…
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L Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest célèbre ses finissants 2024!

Le Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest (CSNO) tient à féliciter tous ses finissants et finissantes 2024. Leurs efforts, leur détermination et leur persévérance ont porté fruit, et leur succès est non seulement une récompense pour leurs années d’efforts, mais aussi une…
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Ready for the beach!

Sawyer Reade, left, and Avery Shostak are all smiles while waiting for the Kinuso Parade (Canada Day Parade) to begin at Kinuso June 29. They were ready to go to the beach and celebrate wearing Canada hats.
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Grand opening of Grimshaw Splash Park

The Town of Grimshaw celebrated the official grand opening of the Grimshaw Splash Park on June 15. Residents, mayor and council, guests, staff, and supporters gathered to commemorate the long-awaited addition to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cake and…
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Big Lakes County hosts annual barbecue

Big Lakes County hosted its annual barbecue June 20 on the lawn at the administrative centre in High Prairie. Beef-on-a-bun, hotdogs, salads and desserts was prepared by Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services. Information about the review of the…
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St. Andrew’s class celebrates 2024 commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Achieving a major educational milestone, 16 graduating students of St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie were honoured at commencement ceremonies June 15. St. Andrew’s principal Matthew Morrisey says graduation closes the chapter on one part of…
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High Prairie CRC celebrates special day just for dads!

Several families attended the High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council Father’s Day lunch June 15 at the centre. Families enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by CRC staff in honour of all fathers. Besides enjoying a meal and quality time…
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The first year is in the books!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes Christian Learning Centre in High Prairie has celebrated is first full year! An awards banquet was held June 14 to acknowledge the contributions of each student, staff and school volunteers. Big Lakes Christian Learning…
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Use your brain – protect your brain!

High Prairie Elementary School students learned to protect their brain and head during a bicycle safety presentation June 14. Brain Walk was initiated by the Blue Heron Support Services Association that promoted the Alberta Brain Injury Initiative. Alberta Health Services…
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When life gives you lemons. . .

Chris CleggPearl LorentzenSouth Peace News If you saw a lemonade stand in High Prairie, Slave Lake or Canyon Creek on June 15, there was a good chance that the kids were taking part in Lemonade Day. It was the sixth…
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Beautification spruces up downtown park

McIntyre Park will soon be ablaze with colour this summer! High Prairie Community Beautification Association vice-chair Trish Long organized the annual Dlugosz Dig June 13, held in memory of Mary Dlugosz, who cared for the flower beds years ago. Petunias…
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