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Red Wings show potential at GMHL finals

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings got their first taste of strong opposition as they competed at the inaugural national Russell Cup championship tournament in the Greater Metro Hockey League. West Division champions the last three seasons,…
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Men ‘all game’ for wild meat: 17 dishes served

Wild game meat was on the menu as High Prairie Victory Life Church hosted its annual Wild Game Feast Men’s Night on April 1. About 35 men attended the event opened to the community and enjoyed a meal of 17…
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High Prairie Gun Show returns April 15-16

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Excitement is building for the 20th annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsmen Show all set for April 15-16. “We expect 4,000-5,000 visitors over the weekend,” says Darrell Basarab, who chairs the organizing committee of the High…
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Routhier Grades 3s learn value of giving

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Ecole Routhier Grade 3 French Immersion class in Falher went above and beyond early this year to commit to their class theme of kindness. The class chose the theme “Kindness” in January and February, after their…
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Verdict: not guilty!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It was a packed courtroom April 4, as family and friends awaited the court’s decision in the Victorine Jennifer Donovan murder trial in Peace River. Peace River’s Mathew Blachford was accused of brutally murdering the Indigenous…
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Easter Brunch raises $3,000+

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter An Easter Brunch fundraiser was held for the Centre Chevaliers on April 2 by the Falher and Area Beautification and Leisure Activities Society (FABuLAS). Over 200 people attended the event, which FABuLAS board member Paige Wolfe…
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Plans to modernize G.P. Vanier begin

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The aging Georges P. Vanier School building in Donnelly will get an upgrade in the coming years with initial planning funds from the provincial government. Vanier is one of 14 schools set for planning projects that…
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Risk of flooding deemed ‘low’ in Big Lakes region

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Risk of flooding and high water from spring runoff is low in the Big Lakes County region as snow melts in the coming weeks of spring and warmer temperature. Big Lakes and Town of High Prairie…
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A friendly reminder: watch your winter fires!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News People are being reminded to monitor their winter burning as temperatures are expected to warm up in the next few weeks. Snow on the ground won’t automatically protect fires from expanding, says Leah Love- quist, wildfire…
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Town of Peace River prepares for potential spring flooding

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Town of Peace River is preparing for potential flooding in the spring runoff and snowmelt in the coming weeks. Potential for high water and flooding is evident, says fire chief Tim Harris, who also serves…
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