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Half century of volunteering recognized

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Kinuso area residents have been volunteering for many years as indicated by two 50th anniversary celebrations for community groups in the hamlet. In 1973, the Central Slave Lake Agricultural Society (CSLAS) and the Kinuso and…
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SplashFest celebrates end of summer

Children of all ages cooled off during a warm, summer day at SplashFest held Aug. 25 in High Prairie. Lesser Slave Watershed Council hosted the event at Jaycee Park to celebrate the end of summer, its community and the watershed.…
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Owens celebrating 20 years as High Prairie A&W owner

Chris CleggSouth Peace News High Prairie A&W is ready to celebrate and they are inviting everyone to help them mark their latest milestone! Louise Owens is marking the 20th anniversary of her taking ownership of the restaurant on Sept. 13.…
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Old-Time Country Fair back in High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Memories of yesteryear will be celebrated at the High Prairie Old-Fashioned Country Fair at the Legion Hall as part of Alberta Culture Days. A bench show, fair food and children’s activities are part of the event…
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Whalen re-elected Holy Family board chair

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Trustees of Holy Family Catholic Regional Division have re-elected the board chair and vice-chair for another year. Peace River – Nampa trustee Kelly Whalen was re-elected chair at the board’s organizational meeting Aug. 29. He is…
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Dolphins relay team wins 2 medals

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie Dolphin swimmer brought home three medals from the Alberta Summer Swimming Championships held Aug. 18-20 in Edmonton. Finn Marko won one medal in individual competition and two on the swim club relay team.…
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Northern Trek surpasses $100,000 – and counting!

Northern Sunrise County deputy fire chief Julien Bergeron, left, completed his 2023 Northern Trek for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation on Aug. 23 in Peace River. Behind him, left-right, are Peace Regional RCMP Const. Julie-Ann Strilaiff, her dog Carol (not…
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A look inside the Kapown addition

A major new addition at Kapown Rehabilitation Centre in Kapawe’no Cree Nation in Grouard was celebrated at an official grand opening on Aug. 18. Kapown and Kapawe’no Cree Nation dedicated the building in the name of the late Hereditary Chief…
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Public input encouraged to develop policy

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County residents had another opportunity to share their ideas to update its municipal development plan (MDP) and land-use bylaw (LUB). Several landowners and residents shared their vision at open house sessions Aug. 23 at…
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Funding paves way to Hilliard’s Bay

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has been granted provincial funding of almost $2.2 million to upgrade part of the main road leading to Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park and nearby Hilliard’s Bay Estates. Funding of $$2,184,734.25 was awarded by…
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Inter.Sect attendance increases 50% from 2022

A variety of music and art was featured at the third annual Inter.Sect Art and Music Festival held at the High Prairie Rodeo Grounds from Aug. 17-20. “We had about 750 people at the festival,” says event organizer Levi Quartly,…
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Cloutier’s passion for gardening nets award

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter When one goes down the driveway of Colleen and Denis Cloutier, there’s no doubt why they were chosen as the 2021 Albert Fontaine Beautiful Yard Award recipients. The yard boasts a collection of deciduous and coniferous…
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