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Peace realty market expected to be more stable

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The real estate market in the Peace River region is expected to be more active this year after challenges last year, says one local realtor. “The real estate market in 2024 should be a bit more…
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Saving the best for last!

It is the end of the semester, so each student in the High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art class is putting their best effort into each work. The class is instructed by Rhonda Lund.
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Red Wings clipped by soaring Eagles

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings lost another game to the first-place Edson Eagles in junior hockey. Edson doubled the second-place Red Wings 8-4 in High Prairie on Jan. 13 in National Junior Hockey League action. Nolan…
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Old High Prairie Hospital land sells for $1.75M

Chris CleggSouth Peace News An approximate 10-acre site in downtown High Prairie where the old High Prairie Health Complex stood for many years has been sold for $1.75 million. Rumours broke the sale was completed Jan. 16. South Peace News…
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Gun and Sportsman Show returning to High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The 21st annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show returns April 20-21 at the Sports Palace, the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre and the High Prairie Curling Rink. “We expect another full house of vendors,” says Darrell…
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Wheelchairs on Ice provides new rec opportunity

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re looking for a recreational opportunity, but you have some physical disabilities or impairments, the Town of Peace River has organized a monthly event to give you an exciting extracurricular activity. Wheelchairs on Ice took…
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Pioneers shock Red Wings in shootout

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings won two of three games to open the 2024 portion of the 2023-24 season in the National Junior Hockey League. The Red Wings melted the Fox Creek Ice Kings 14-0 at…
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Students attend meeting to learn ropes of gov’t

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie St. Andrew’s School students returned to a Big Lakes County council meeting Jan. 10 to learn more about municipal government. Council welcomed 27 Grade 6 Social Studies students and their teachers, who sat in…
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Minister Loewen is a happy guy!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen is pleased that Alberta Parks recorded another prosperous summer season in 2023. Besides those from Alberta and Canada, Alberta Parks welcomed visitors from 36 countries around the world, including many…
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Those who love to bead now have a place to go!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Beading fans are invited to get together for an afternoon of beading and learning at the Peace River Municipal Library and Art Gallery. “Anyone who would like to come and bead together is welcome,” says Elder…
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Drought in Alberta

Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Big Lakes County ALUS Coordinator,Lesser Slave Watershed Council. Alberta finds itself in a multi-year drought. What is drought? It is a pattern of dry weather over a period, leading to water shortages. It is important to remember that…
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Fox Creek rules Rim Rocker

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Fox Creek Flames won the boys’ side in the annual Prairie River Rim Rocker Basketball Tournament held Dec. 8-9 in High Prairie. Fox Creek defeated the Slave Lake Roland Michener Rams 40-32 in the final…
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