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Something for everyone!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The 20th annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsmen Show is all set for April 15-16. “We are full for vendors again,” says Darrell Basarab, who chairs the organizing committee of the High Prairie Fish and Game…
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Organizations share success stories

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Symposium and annual general meeting was held in Peace River at the Chateau Nova March 25. Hosted by Northern Sunrise Rural Crime Watch Association (NSRCWA), the event attracted 14 different Rural Crime…
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Wanted: bingo players!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Société du Centre Communautaire Rivière la Paix is asking people in the region to consider attending its bingo every Wednesday to help ensure the Centre Chevaliers in Falher can stay open. The bingo has been a…
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School News – Let the music play!

PRJH StaffFor South Peace News This is the news from Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie.This Friday, March 31, is our PRJH Science Fair. The Grade 8 students will be setting up their displays during lunchtime. Their entries…
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Host Glenmary boys finish 11th in province

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Hosting the 2023 Alberta High School 2A Boys Basketball Championships, the Peace River Glenmary Saints finished 11th in the 12-team tournament March 16-18. Seeded No. 10, the Saints beat the No. 12 seed Lamont High Lakers…
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M.D. of Smoky River prepares for spring runoff

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The M.D. of Smoky River does not expect any major concerns or risks for potential flooding as snow melts in the coming weeks of spring and temperatures climb.“It’s a fairly average snowpack in the M.D.,” says…
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Pictures of historic Game 7

The Falher Pirates and Dawson Creek Canucks battled to a thrilling Game 7 overtime finale March 25 with the Canucks winning 4-3 on a goal from Liam Craig. Photos courtesy of Maurice Trudeau of M.T. Actions Photography from Grande Prairie.
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Another week, another title!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings have set their eyes on taking home a title as champions in the Greater Metro Hockey League. High Prairie swept the B.C. Division champion Mackenzie Mountaineers in two games at home…
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Second Look Boutique opens in new location

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A little second-hand store gem is nestled in the heart of McLennan, waiting for visitors to open its doors and support the community run facility. Lakeview Pioneer Society board chair Donna Jean (D.J.) Hicks says the…
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Over 150 booths on display at Falher

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Over 150 booths were displayed at the 2023 SARDA Agricultural Trade Show held at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex on the weekend of March 16-18. The event, which is much anticipated by both local farmers and…
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Champions again!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings have captured their third consecutive crown as West Division champions in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League.The visiting Red Wings defeated the Edson Eagles 6-2 in Game 4 on March…
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