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Historic signing celebrated

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Several thousand people gathered near Grouard from June 17-21 for the Treaty 8 125-Year Commemoration and Cultural Celebration. Events culminated June 21 at Willow Point south of Grouard at the site where the treaty was signed…
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Smoky River Bears looking for new members

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A local chapter of Junior Forest Wardens (JFW) is looking to increase their membership. Smoky River Region’s Smoky River Bears are inviting youth to join its club to learn about ecology, leadership, outdoor skills and forestry.…
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800+ attend early Canada Day celebration

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County held its annual Canada Day Celebration on June 19 at Cecil Thompson Park, attracting over 800 people to the venue. “We decided to host our Canada Day event earlier for several reasons,” says…
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History comes alive!

Wagon trains from all over Northern Alberta made their way to Willow Point at Sucker Creek for the 125th Treaty 8 Signing Celebration this week. Above, a wagon train representing Sucker Creek arrived at Sucker Creek from Joussard June 14.…
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First since 2019, but biggest ever!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Block Party to promote community services returned for the first time since 2019 bigger and better! Several hundred people attended the event June 7 on Evergreen Drive. Heart River Housing welcomed the Children’s…
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Team Purple tops High Prairie Elementary Meet

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School students and staff organized the annual track and field meet for High Prairie Elementary School students June 5. Grade 3-6 students were split into five teams (Blue, Green, Purple, Red and Yellow) and competed…
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Support for Outreach grads

Prairie View Outreach School in High Prairie received a $650 donation from the Twice is Nice Boutique Society in High Prairie May 13. The money will be used to purchase hoodies for the graduating class. Left-right are teacher Esther Carmichael,…
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Best bargains in town!

For anyone looking for bargains and treasures at a garage sale, High Prairie was the place to be June 1! High Prairie Community Garage Sale was organized by the High Prairie Royal Purple Elks. Royal Exalted Ruler Colleen Greer says…
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Northern Lakes College celebrates record graduation

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News In 2024, Northern Lakes College (NLC) had a record 915 grads! Not all of them attended the graduation ceremony in Slave Lake on June 6 at the Slave Lake Multi Rec Centre. If they had…
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High Prairie Legion welcomes D-Day motorcycle tour

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie Legion marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Battle of Normandy with a special visit June 9 by a group of motorcycles on tour. The Ride for Vision and Valour toured northern Alberta from…
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Saints recognize year’s top high school athletes

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School honoured its top senior female and male Saints’ athletes at an awards ceremony June 11. Left-right, are Syara Brassard, who won the Senior High Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award, and Jason Auger and Hunter Cunningham, who shared…
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Meet the Kinuso Grad Class of 2024!

On June 8, 17 high school students graduated from Kinuso School. Above, students appear on stage during ceremonies. Left-right are Ethan Beaupre, Jasper Coleman, Gerrious Giroux, Jaliza Giroux, Matthew Giroux-Davis, Catherine Hubler, Madison Hunt, Draiden Chalifoux, Sara Laliberte, Alexandra Lightening-Collins,…
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Ring that bell! School’s out soon!

Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie hosted a block party June 5 to celebrate the end of the school year. The event included a variety of activities including a free barbecue, music performances, outdoor games and a silent…
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Ag minister visits hemp plant

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky Hemp Decortication Ltd. (SHDL) representatives, municipal leaders and dignitaries welcomed the Government of Alberta’s Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson to the facility on June 11. SHDL was requested by the minister’s office to host…
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Northern Sunrise taking steps to recognize beautiful yards

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County will be hosting a Yard Showcase to commend home, farm, and acreage owners for taking great care of their property. “Northern Sunrise County established the Yard Showcase Awards to promote community pride, environmental…
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