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High Prairie business keeps on ‘Trucking’

The High Prairie terminal of Grimshaw Trucking was awarded the Annual Grimshaw Trucking Terminal Report Card Award. Terminals are evaluated twice a year based on performance, quality and safety standards. At the end of every year, one terminal with the…
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Volunteers ‘heart and soul’ of community

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Volunteers were recognized and thanked in the High Prairie region during National Volunteer Week from April 14-20. Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) honoured volunteers in Big Lakes and the Town of High Prairie…
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East Prairie Hillview student receives Honouring Spirit Award

Chris CleggSouth Peace News An East Prairie Hillview School student is one of two Northland School Division students to receive 2024 Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards. Rodney Lalonde, of East Prairie, and Amelia Savill, of Anzac Community School were recent…
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Freson Bros. ‘Friends of the Saints’

Over the years, Freson Bros. in High Prairie has been a great supporter of the Grade 9 Travel Club at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School. The school recognizes and thanks manager Steve McLeod for supporting a recent fundraiser where students…
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Thousands attend Peace River Spring Trade Show

The Peace River Chamber of Commerce hosted its Spring Trade Show at the Baytex Energy Centre April 12-13. Many businesses and community organizations took advantage of the people attending the show by purchasing booths to promote their products and/or services.Photo…
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Artists of same feather flock together!

Art is for the birds at High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School . . . but not without a cause! Actual birdhouses, as well as images of birdhouse projects, will be shown way over in Toronto. There, they will be…
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Siblings win silver at Arctic Winter Games

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A sister and brother from High Prairie won silver medals in badminton at the Arctic Winter Games in Alaska recently. Abby Bilyk finished second in female doubles and her brother, Liam Bilyk, placed second in male…
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Elks support cadets!

The High Prairie Air Cadets recently received a $3,000 donation from the High Prairie Elks. Presenting the cheque, left, is Elks Exaulted Ruler John Van den Berg, to Air Cadets civilian instructor Milkiya Perkinson, surrounded by members of the squadron.
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Big Lakes County reaches out to engage citizens

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County council has plans to get out into the community more. At its regular meeting March 27, council directed administration to prepare a council community engagement policy. Reeve Tyler Airth added the late item…
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Kinuso students explore Europe

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News After a six year wait, Kinuso School students once again had a chance to explore Europe! From March 26 to April 7, students and adult chaperones travelled in Germany, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and France.…
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Family fulfills Sasakamoose’s dream

A ceremonial faceoff officially opened the Starr Sasakamoose SS Cup Hockey Tournament in High Prairie April 12-14. His daughter, Jordyn Sasakamoose, middle, dropped the puck in the ceremonial faceoff between Driftpile Cree Nation Chief Dwayne Laboucan, left, and Kristal Sasakamoose,…
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Students continue to explore new realms

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students create mystery to add interest. They have the viewer searching for meaning in their works. Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
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Bookworms invited to big sale

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter is hosting their annual Used Book Sale fundraiser starting at the end of May, and they would appreciate some help gathering used books to sell. Women’s Shelter family violence prevention advocate…
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Importance of restoring shorelines

Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Lesser SlaveWatershed Council. Restoring shorelines to their natural beauty is not a popular opinion with folks who own waterfront properties. Everyone is after that beautiful waterfront view without things getting in the way. Little do most waterfront property…
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