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NLC celebrates largest grad class in history

Northern Lakes College staff and faculty, along with guests, family, and friends, gathered at The Gathering Place in Slave Lake June 2 to celebrate 727 graduates from the Class of 2023. The graduating class is the largest ever at NLC!…
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Neighbours helping neighbours

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Victims whose homes were destroyed by wildfires in early May in East Prairie Metis Settlement have received special gifts. Cheques were presented to 14 people at a reception June 1 in High Prairie from funds raised…
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Knights entertain fellow classmates at talent show

Kinuso School held a Talent Show May 31. Students were invited to perform in front of classmates and did so in many ways. Most sang while others told jokes or highlighted hockey skills. There was a healthy mix of solo…
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Glenmary graduating class celebrates

Richard FroeseSSouth Peace News Accomplishing a major milestone, 63 graduating students of Glenmary School in Peace River were honoured at commencement ceremonies June 3. The End of an Era was the theme for the celebration. Glenmary principal Victoria Cornick congratulated…
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Pleasantview celebrates in upgraded backyard

Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie hosted its annual Seniors’ Barbecue on June 8 to celebrate Alberta Seniors Week, June 5-11. Residents of Pleasantview and J.B. Wood Continuing-Care Centre, residents’ families, friends and seniors from the community enjoyed the first event…
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Coyote Acres 4-H ends successful year

Coyote Acres 4-H Club from High Prairie held its Achievement Day Show and Sale May 26 for its Beef Projects. Below are the major award winners. Please see the June 7 edition of South Peace News for all show and…
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L’école Héritage célèbre ses finissants 2023

Les finissants et finissantes 2023 de l’École Héritage à Falher ont été mis à l’honneur lors de la célébration du 2 juin 2023. Cette année, l’école a diplômé huit élèves. Les finissants, leurs parents, leurs familles et le personnel de…
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Lefebvre wins egg toss church fundraiser

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Paroisse Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish in Girouxville held its second Annual Egg Drop on June 4 to help raise funds for its new front steps. The Paroisse’s Front Steps Fundraising Committee is very happy with…
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Blackhurst raises Grand Champion Market Steer

Coyote Acres 4-H Club from High Prairie held its Achievement Day Show and Sale May 26 for its Beef Projects. Buyers, sponsors, and parent volunteers helped make the day a success. Beef buyers came forth to support the club by…
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TD supports wildfire victims

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News People in the High Prairie region affected by wildfires are getting support from a financial institution. TD Canada Trust donated a total of $25,000 to two local organizations that are extra busy with those affected by…
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Community rallies to support Logan

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A three-year-old Big Meadow boy born with cystic fibrosis and his family appreciate ongoing community support for medical expenses. Logan Willier and his parents, Damon Willier and Brittany Ernst, were supported at the third annual Walk…
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Red Wings looking for new place to play

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings and all other teams in the West Division have been released by the Greater Metro Hockey League. However, Red Wings’ owner and general manager Kevin Hopfner says all Alberta teams in…
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