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‘Potential’ the buzzword for Renegades, Outlaws

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie high school and minor football teams kick off the 2023 season in the coming days. The Renegades open their high school season in the Mighty Peace Football League on Aug. 31 when they visit…
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SplashFest returns to High Prairie Aug. 25

Chris CleggSouth Peace News It was so much fun last year and such a big success, so they decided to do it again this year! The Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) is hosting its second annual SplashFest at Jaycee Park…
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Kapown addition honours Halcrow

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A major new addition at Kapown Rehabilitation Centre in Kapawe’no Cree Nation in Grouard was celebrated at an official grand opening Aug. 18. Kapawe’no Cree Nation and Kapown dedicated the building in the name of the…
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Woman’s passion turns into a message of healing

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Honouring the children who never returned home, and survivors of residential schools, is a way to help people heal, in the eyes of Peace River artist Judy Ducharme. Her breathtaking artistry has graced the crosswalk near…
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Smoky River Ag Fair returns to Donnelly Fairgrounds

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Hundreds of people flocked the Agricultural Fairgrounds in Donnelly Aug. 11-13 to participate in the 75th Anniversary Fair of the Smoky River Agricultural Society. Society president Linda Marcoux says they are happy with the turnout and…
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Trapshooters test their skills

The High Prairie Fish and Game Association hosted its event the fifth annual Registered Provincial Trapshooting Association Trapshoot on the Heritage Day long weekend Aug. 4-6. “We probably had about 20 competitors,” says Darrell Basarab, one of the organizers. The…
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Swan River preserves place for cultural practices

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News “Since time immemorial” Swan River First Nation (SRFN) has used the land near Lesser Slave Lake, says Dustin Twin. Twin served on the SRFN council for six years. Before that he was involved in consultation…
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Ryders dedicated to community

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Ryders Riding Club (SRRRC) held its second annual Show and Shine Aug. 5 in McLennan, drawing nearly 150 people throughout the day. The group started holding the Show and Shine as a way to…
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‘Sing praises to the Lord!’

The High Prairie Community Gospel Sing was held July 30, the fifth Sunday of the month. Hearty music was enjoyed by 22 people from several local churches. All enjoyed an evening of hymns and choruses at the High Prairie Church…
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Midway provides thrills for young and old

Rides, games and food at the midway were a big hit at the 61st annual High Prairie Pro Rodeo Elks Rodeo, Aug. 1-2 as West Coast Amusements provided lots of fun for all ages. West Coast has provided the midway…
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Edmonton man facing drug charges

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Police in High Prairie got much more than they bargained for after investigating a drunk man in town three weeks ago. On July 15, the High Prairie RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) received a call of…
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