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Kids Can Catch draws over 130!

Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Big Lakes County ALUS Coordinator,Lesser Slave Watershed Council. This year marked the 8th Annual Kids Can Catch event in Joussard! The Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) co-hosted the event with the Joussard Community Association Feb. 17 at the…
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McLennan rolls out Family Day welcome mat

A full day of activities was held at McLennan Feb. 18 during Family Day celebrations. Called the Smoky River Winter Festival, events ranged from crafts, movies, free hot chocolate and popcorn, snowshoeing and a scavenger hunt, a food bank drive,…
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Dry conditions force early start to wildfire season

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Wildfire season in Alberta has started Feb. 20, 10 days earlier than the regular start of March 1 as the provincial government takes a proactive approach after a record-breaking season in 2023. Forestry and Parks Minister…
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And we’ll have fun, fun, fun!

Family Day on Feb. 19 in High Prairie featured several activities for all ages, from young families to seniors. Events kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Children’s Centre co-hosted by the Children’s Resource Council, Big Lakes County Family…
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The next great bus driver!

Nolan L’Hirondelle, 3, of High Prairie, pretends to drive the school bus at the playground in Triangle 15 km west of High Prairie during Family Day celebrations Feb. 18. L’Hirondelle and many other children were drawn to the playground, in…
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Red Wings whip Lightning

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings picked up a win on the road in their only game on the Family Day weekend in National Junior Hockey League action. The Red Wings beat the Mayerthorpe Northern Alberta Lightning…
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Fun-filled day at Kinuso

Family Day at Kinuso Feb. 19 started with a free pancake breakfast with about 41 people attending. Throughout the day, 40 people took part in a historic building scavenger hunt and came to the museum. The family skate had about…
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We ‘flip’ for flapjacks!

Family Day at Enilda was celebrated with a free pancake breakfast Feb. 18. Over 100 attended including the Harbidge family. Left-right, are Landon, 3, Nathan, 9, Melody, 7, Abigail, 5, and Esther, one. Not in the photo are parents Aaron…
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Replacing St. Andrew’s School inches closer

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A new building for St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie could be constructed in the coming years as a project for Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. At its regular meeting Feb. 21, the board was updated…
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What a show it was!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Sunny and mild winter weather attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd to the 41st annual Carnaval de St-Isidore over the Family Day weekend Feb. 16-17. “Carnaval NEON” was the theme of the event, based at the…
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Students exploring the world of art

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students create explosions of colour armed with pencil crayons, felt markers and the artistic elements. Their imaginations were not spared! Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
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Fire department welcomes new addition

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Fire and Rescue welcomed a new truck to its fleet Feb. 14 to replace a piece of equipment that needed retirement. “We purchased a water tender with extra capabilities,” says regional fire chief Marcel…
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Sweets up for bids!

On Feb. 14, Kinuso School held its annual cake auction fundraiser for the graduating class. Creativity was at a high as cooks put their personal touches on some amazing, sweet-tasting creations.
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Mud Bog returns to Triangle June 29-30

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Triangle’s popular weekend of mud bog racing returns for the Canada Day weekend. Pioneer Thresher- mans Association president Henry Nyberg says the event is being planned for June 29-30. During the past three years, the event…
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Clear the track!

People attending Family Day activities at Triangle Feb. 18 enjoyed wagon rides as one activity. Others enjoyed hotdogs and coffee or hot chocolate around a bonfire while children enjoyed playing at the playground or games inside the hall.
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