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Woman digs into own pocket to feed many

Chris CleggSouth Peace News To say that Pollyanne Cardinal has a heart of gold would be an understatement. For several years now, she has dug into her own pockets to purchase several large containers of food for others who need…
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Special ceremony pays tribute to veterans

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Grade Nine students from Donnelly Georges P. Vanier and Falher Ecole Heritage schools visited fallen soldiers’ tombstones in the Smoky River Region on Nov. 7 to ensure every fallen veteran is remembered. The students participated in…
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Vipers snakebit in men’s final vs Chargers

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The E.W. Pratt Chargers, of High Prairie, won the men’s side in the High Prairie School Division senior high volleyball divisional championship tournament Nov. 1 at Pratt. The Chargers edged the Georges P. Vanier Vipers, of…
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Gospel sing returns to sing praises to Lord

The High Prairie Community Gospel Sing was held Oct. 29, the fifth Sunday of the month. About 35 people enjoyed an evening of hearty music of hymns and choruses at the High Prairie Church of the Nazarene. Several people shared…
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Lady Chargers win High Prairie School Division volleyball crown

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The E.W. Pratt Chargers, of High Prairie, finished first in the High Prairie School Division senior high women’s volleyball divisional championship tournament Nov. 1 at Pratt. The Lady Chargers defeated the Donnelly Georges P. Vanier Vipers…
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Students take time to remember, honour those who served in art

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School students express their remembrance in posters of paint, pencil crayons and markers. Every poster they create is forwarded to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #37, in High Prairie, to be entered into local, provincial…
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Meet High Prairie’s newest champion!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A young High Prairie woman is making a name for herself in the world of natural bodybuilding –and moving up. Brianna Schur-Auger was a winner in the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) Calgary Natural Amateur Show…
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Artists invite you into ‘their’ world!

Students at E.W. Pratt High School in High Prairie continue to explore a world only limited by the imagination of artists and far they want to go. The class is instructed by Rhonda Lund.
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Pirates lose in rematch of last season’s final

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The more things change, the more they remain the same! The Falher Pirates opened their NPHL season Oct. 28 in Dawson Creek in what was a rematch of last season’s seven-game final which saw the Canucks…
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Wings clipped by soaring Eagles

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings have lost two more games to the high-flying Edson Eagles in National Junior Hockey League action. The league-leading Eagles defeated the Red Wings 9-2 in High Prairie on Oct. 21 and…
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Building a resilient community

Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Big Lakes County ALUS Coordinator,Lesser Slave Watershed Council. The Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) is proud to support landowners in the Lesser Slave Watershed! The watershed spans from Swan Hills to just west of the town of High…
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Project nears end

Construction and upgrades on 52 Ave. in High Prairie between 49 St. and 50 St. were nearly completed on Oct. 21. Crews paved the block of 52 Ave. on a chilly windy day – except for a short strip on…
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