Round Two providing affordable option for shoppers

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The purpose of High Prairie newest store is to help customers who cannot afford to purchase expensive items. And, as its creative name suggests, Round Two Thrift Store sells items that are on its ”second round”.…
Wildfire victims receive furniture

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Wildfire victims in East Prairie Metis Settlement are grateful after receiving a special donation from the Children’s Resource Council in High Prairie. The CRC, in partnership with TC Energy, donated furniture to people who lost their…
The message was simple: ‘Never forget!’

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Well over 100 people attended to pay their respects to Canadas’ war heroes at the annual Remembrance Day service at the High Prairie Legion Hall Nov. 11. Legion president Don Ebbett presided over the service, which…
No world left unexplored by students

High Prairie E.W. Pratt Art students are worlds away in their imaginations. Students work under the instruction of teacher Rhonda Lund. The simple rule in art is there are no boundaries!
Indigenous war heroes recognized, honoured

Chris CleggSouth Peace News It wasn’t that long ago when Canada’s Indigenous people who served overseas in wars were not recognized. But in recent years, ceremonies recognizing the efforts of First Nations, Metis and Iunit people have occurred. In High…
Art only limited by imagination

Students at High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School continue to explore their creativity and skill through art. In this week’s work, students give timeless themes a new look with familiar feelings. Students work under the instruction of teacher Rhonda Lund.…
Prairie River Junior High salutes our veterans

Students at Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie marked Remembrance Day with an assembly Nov. 9 with the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Several videos about veterans, wars and Remembrance Day were shown. Videos included…
Happy 50th and many more!

The McLennan Golden Age Club (Centre) celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house and cake Nov. 4. The centre opened in 1973 at the old McLennan Fire Hall at the location it sits today after the club first met…
Saints win junior high zone volleyball title

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie St. Andrew’s Saints won the North West High School 2J Junior Girls’ Volleyball Championship Nov. 3-4 in Peace River. St. Andrew’s defeated the Fairview Cobras 25-15, 25-8 in the final of the 12-team…
High Prairie Elementary takes time to remember

High Prairie Elementary School marked Remembrance Day with an assembly Nov. 8 with several members of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony was led by students in Chris Langlois’ Grade 4 class and Charlene Porisky’s…
St. Andrew’s School reflects and remembers

Elementary students at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School marked Remembrance Day with its Peace Day assembly Nov. 9. Members of the High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion were special guests. Students read several poems and readings to reflect…