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Better late than never!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is no secret that female hygiene products are expensive and that often women feel like there is a ‘pink tax’ on any of the items they regularly need to purchase. Often times, women who have…
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Smoky River region showcases the arts

Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Art enthusiasts were excited to welcome the Smoky River Cultural Days: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Community to Falher on the weekend of Sept. 8-10. The event was held at the Centre Chevaliers and…
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Match made in heaven

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter There’s nothing more awe-inspiring for the romantic at heart than a marriage that lasts the test of time. When a couple is so at peace with one another that being in their presence is not only…
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One guide’s perspective on hunting

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Many of our readers do not know that my primary occupation is being a professional outfitter. I started guiding for my father 22 years ago when I was still in journalism school. I started as a…
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‘And they’re off – to the races!’

Horse racing action was centre stage at the Indian Relay Races held Sept. 9-10 at the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Grounds. Sucker Creek First Nation hosted the event accredited by the Horse Nations Indian Relays Races. Results counted towards…
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Just like the good old days!

An Old-Time Country Fair was relived in High Prairie Sept. 9 at the High Prairie Legion Hall as part of Alberta Culture Days. It was just like the good old days, featuring a bench show of locally-grown produce, baking, sewing,…
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Chess, anyone?

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A young teenager who recently moved to High Prairie is spearheading a movement to share his passion of chess with local players. Aryan Ranjankumar, 13, moved to town in August from Montreal where he played in…
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Christian school opens in High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A Christian school has opened in a High Prairie church to provide another schooling option for families. Big Lakes Christian Learning Centre was launched by High Prairie Victory Life Church at 4915- 52 Ave. Classes started…
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Powwow honours Elders at J.B. Wood

Residents at J.B. Wood Continuing Care in High Prairie enjoyed a colourful presentation of Indigenous dancers and singers at a mini-powwow Sept. 7. “Honouring Our Elders” was the theme for the fourth annual mini-powwow. About 20 dancers from young children…
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Peace River Rotaract extends welcome mat to new members

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Peace River Rotaract Club is hosting its annual general meeting on Sept. 21 and the club is hoping to welcome many new faces to its team. Vice president Louise McDonald says the club is a…
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Want some healthy eating? Try oats!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Over 15,000 pounds of oats are being given to Peace Country residents in upcoming weeks, as part of an initiative to promote the health values of eating oats. The initiative has been undertaken by Prairie Oat…
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Family rallies to support Stollery Hospital

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter For a Smoky River Region family, there’s nothing quite as sweet as being able to raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. The group, comprised of three generations of family members, hosted a lemonade stand in…
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Rodeo held in conjuction with fair

Aug 25-26, the Central Slave Lake Agricultural Society brought back the Kinuso Fall Fair, which had not happened for many years. Part of the fun included the Swan River Darryl “Lucky Sound” Rodeo on Aug. 26.
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