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Group continues lobby against wind project

Chris CleggSouth Peace News About 150 people jammed Club Alouette in Falher June 21 to hear a presentation by Smoky River Wind Concerns Group regarding the proposed wind project in the area. While many statements from the presenters drew applause,…
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Anderson, Churchill added to Wall of Fame

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie man and a Kinuso woman are the newest inductees on the Big Lakes County Wall of Fame. Council unveiled the names of Howard Anderson, of High Prairie, and Nicole Churchill, of Kinuso, at…
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What a day it was!

A very successful National Indigenous People Day celebration occurred in High Prairie June 21 with hundreds attending. Hosted by the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre, High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council, WJS and the MITAA Centre, the street was…
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Peace High celebrates commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Reaching a major educational milestone, the Peace River High School graduating class of 50 students was honoured at ceremonies May 20. Preparing Individual Citizens for Tomorrow was the theme for the celebration. Graduates were congratulated by…
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High Prairie salutes seniors

The Town of High Prairie hosted its annual Seniors’ Barbecue on June 9 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre to celebrate Alberta Seniors Week, June 5-11. Seniors were served hamburgers, salad and ice cream.
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Summer music festival returning to High Prairie

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A summer music festival returns to High Prairie for the third year with new features and shows. Inter.Sect Art and Music Festival is set for Aug 17-20 at the High Prairie Rodeo Grounds, organized by Levi…
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Indigenous Day in Falher brought to you by . . .

Smoky River Family and Community Support Services and ATB Financial’s Falher branch held their third annual Indigenous Walk June 21 in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The walk began at the gazebo in the IGA parking lot after a…
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‘I’d like to build another church. . .’ – Archbishop

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A strong desire to replace the historic St. Bernard Church at Grouard was the message recently received by Archbishop of the Diocese of Grouard- McLennan Gerard Pettipas. “The loss of the church has been devastating,” said…
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Young entrepreneurs quench thirst of customers

Lemonade Day was June 17 in Peace River, sponsored and supported by Community Futures Peace Country and businesses. Stands were set up in Peace River, Grimshaw and Berwyn. In all, there were 16 stands set up by motivated kids! The…
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Métis culture focus of annual Sacred Heart celebration

The Sacred Heart Health Centre at McLennan was the site of an Indigenous Day celebration June 21. Organized by Terry Calliou, Indigenous health liaison worker at the hospital, it is the second year the celebration has been held. Last year,…
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Foundation supports community groups

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Several community service organizations received $1,000 grants June 16 from a newly-rebranded community foundation on tour. Three grants were presented in High Prairie from the Northwestern Alberta Foundation on its “Rooted in Community” regional tour. Cheques…
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Thanks extended to rural health workers

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is vital to sometimes take a moment to recognize the most essential workers in our province, to give them a little token of appreciation for all they do for people in our communities. Rural Health…
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Ladder truck arrives in Peace River

Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter The Peace River Fire Department held an in-service ceremony for its new ladder truck on June 20 at the fire hall. Fire Chief Tim Harris says around 60 people attended, including firefighters and their families,…
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Annual Falher Honey Festival delights thousands who attend

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Falher’s much-anticipated annual fun-filled Honey Festival took place last weekend and residents and visitors to the area were pleased with all of the events available to partake. Much to the delight of Falher residents, the festival…
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