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Routhier playground upgrade planned

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A small group of dedicated parents are working tirelessly to try to raise funds for a new playground at Ecole Routhier in Falher. Routhier Facility Enhancement Society (RFES) vice president Lindy Brulotte says the current playground…
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Mud bog returns to Triangle July 1-2

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Triangle’s popular weekend of mud bog racing returns on the first weekend of July. The Pioneer Thresher- mans Association will host the event July 1-2. Drivers will get down and dirty at the event, organized by…
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High Prairie Filipino community aids wildfire victims

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Victims of wildfires in the High Prairie region and those evacuated from their homes were supported during a donation drive May 19 by the local Filipino organization. The LuzViMinda Filipino Canadian Organization – High Prairie organization…
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Next generation of rodeo stars perform

Alberta High School Rodeo returned to High Prairie May 13-14 at the Elks Stampede Grounds. Junior and senior contestants from the Peace Country and northern Alberta competed in many rodeo events.
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Donnelly G.P. Vanier class celebrates 2023 commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Reaching a major educational milestone, 33 graduating students of G.P. Vanier School in Donnelly were honoured at valediction ceremonies May 20. To Be Continued was the theme for the celebration. Vanier principal Terry Hogan congratulated graduands…
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Men burn historic church

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Two men are facing arson charges after burning a historic church at Grouard in broad daylight. RCMP report on May 22 at 3:30 p.m., police responded to a fire at St. Bernard Mission Church at Grouard.…
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Wildfires 2023: 1 person’s account

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter I have never experienced such fear as I did the last couple of weeks watching fire engulf thousands of acres of trees close to my land near Reno. As a professional outfitter, I was out bear…
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Repertoire stages a wonderful show of dance

High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society staged its annual year-end recital May 13 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre performing arts centre to wrap up the dance season. Dancers ranged in age from preschoolers to those in their upper teens. Many…
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Barracudas shine at Spokane tournament

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie boys’ volleyball team recently finished in the top 10 at a tournament in Spokane, Washington. The Big Lakes Barracudas Volleyball Club U-16 boys’ team placed ninth of 22 teams in the division in…
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Bell answers call as new HP football head coach

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A new head coach has been named for two High Prairie football teams just before spring training starts. Tyler Bell welcomes the opportunity to be the top coach for the high school High Prairie Renegades and…
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Calling all bookworms!

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Reading can be fun and open new worlds to adventure so why not consider joining the High Prairie Municipal Library’s summer reading program? Bethany Cunningham is this year’s coordinator and promises a summer of fun during…
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Driftpile 450 Diner celebrates ‘soft opening’

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Another milestone in Driftpile Cree Nation’s history was achieved May 17 with the opening of Driftpile 450 Diner. The restaurant is part of the Driftpile Cree Nation Travel Centre on Highway 2 on the west side…
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Training prepares firefighters for worst

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Just as wildfires started in the region, firefighters gathered in Peace River for the 23rd annual Northern Hands-on Education and Awareness Training (HEAT) Fire Conference held May 3-6. Organized by fire chiefs of the Peace region,…
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