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Game 7! The best 2 words in sports!

Chris CleggSouth Peace News All season long Falher Pirates’ coach Dan Aubin has preached the importance of having home ice advantage in the playoffs. Tuesday night (March 26), the Pirates host the Spirit River Rangers in the seventh and deciding…
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Council adds issues to MP Viersen’s plate

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The future of the Swan Hills Waste Treatment Centre, agricultural drought relief, and flooding issues were discussed when Big Lakes County council met with Peace River – Westlock MP Arnold Viersen at its regular council meeting…
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Truly a ‘WIN’ win conference not to be missed!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Women in the North (WIN) conference is gearing up to provide a supportive, uplifting, and empowering experience to women this spring. WIN Conference project coordinator Dani Wearden says this year there will be three conferences stretched…
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Variety is the spice of life!

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students say it with pictures! The language of colour, line and form has no barriers as shown in many art forms. Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
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Carrier-Bozarth team wins ice fishing event

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Beautiful late-winter weather welcomed anglers to the 31st annual Joussard Ice Fishing Tournament held March 9 on Lesser Slave Lake, hosted by the Joussard Community Association. Teams of two hit the lake for the popular tournament…
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Student-led science fair pleases teacher

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Grade 8 students at Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie promoted their projects at the school’s annual science fair March 7. The fair changed directions from previous years, says teacher Keith Davidson, who co-ordinated…
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High Prairie’s gridiron stars earn top honours

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Top football players on High Prairie teams were honoured at an awards ceremony March 6 at St. Andrew’s School. Awards for the 2023 season were presented to the high school High Prairie Renegades and the bantam…
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Pirates lead 2-1!

Chris CleggSouth Peace News It was a chance they may regret but for now, the Falher Pirates are still in control of winning their fourth NPHL title in franchise history. The Pirates lost the third game of the best-of-seven final…
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First Nations, Métis Settlements invest in Clearwater oilfield

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Twelve north-central Albertan Indigenous communities have invested in the local oilfield. And according to representatives of Peerless Trout First Nation, they are feeling pretty good about the prospects. “It’s going to be a big impact…
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Upgrade planned for Ecole Heritage

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Ecole Heritage School in Falher will get a modern upgrade in the next few years with funding support from the provincial government. Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest chair Sylvianne Maisonneuve is more than delighted with the news.…
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Something for everyone!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A group of Smoky River Region residents are working hard to introduce a multisport court to their region, hoping to provide recreational opportunities to a variety of sports enthusiasts. The Smoky River Outdoor Community Multisport Court…
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Meet the communications experts!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Are you looking for a hobby that will bring people, electronics, and communication together? Look no further than Peace River’s new Ham Radio course offered at the Peace River Legion. Take the opportunity to talk across…
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Cinderella Project offers once-in-a-lifetime option

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Nearly every young woman has a desire to feel like a Disney Princess at least once in their lives, and Peace Treasures Consignment is trying to help make that dream come true. Owners Tina and Peter…
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From cover to cover!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Easter will be celebrated March 31 and a tradition that started in High Prairie about two decades ago is back! People in northern Alberta and around the world are invited to join the Holy Week Bible…
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Imagination not limited to classroom

The world of High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School students is limitless, it can be anywhere; far from where they live or right inside their classroom. Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
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