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Realty market expected to rise in Peace

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Housing and real estate sales in the Peace River region are expected to pick up in 2023, says one local realtor.Layne Gardner predicts the real estate market in the Peace Country region will be stronger than…
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Seniors provided with living options

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter One of the most daunting decisions we face as we age is where we want to reside when we require a little more assistance with daily tasks and can no longer manage living in our own…
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FABuLAS rallying to aid Centre Chevaliers

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter FABuLAS is welcoming people from around the region to participate in its Easter Brunch on April 2.The Falher & Area Beautification & Leisure Activities Society (FABuLAS) is hosting the brunch as a fundraiser for the Centre…
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Twilight skaters dazzle on ice

The Twilight Figure Skating Club based out of Donnelly held its 2023 Skating Carnival Feb. 26 at the Guy-Donnelly Sportex. The event gives the skaters a chance to perform the skills learned during the season in front of family and…
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Many hands make light work!

More than 35 dozen apple pies were made at Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie on Feb. 25 as an annual fundraiser for the Pleasantview Lodge Auxiliary. About 65 volunteers, from youth to seniors in their 90s, made 450 pies, which…
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Zirka Dancers showcase proud Ukrainian culture

The Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie presented its annual Zabava celebration Feb 25 at the Edmo Peyre Hall. The show featured the High Prairie Zirka Dancers. Colourful outfits and skills by 27 youth dancers from ages two to teens…
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Wings crown Kings to go 2-0 in series

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings swept the first two games on home ice in the West Division semifinal in the Greater Metro Hockey League.Division champions the last two seasons, the Red Wings beat the Fox Creek…
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Lesser Slave Lake RedSky $1.5M marina project begins

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Seventeen years ago, RedSky started with 58 lots on 15 acres at the old North Country School site just west of Joussard. Its latest crown jewel is currently under construction – a marina!The decision to build…
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Those magnificent men ‘and’ their flying machines

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace Nnews Every now and then, high school students get the chance to earn high school and college credits through dual credit courses.Kinuso School has added a drone class becoming the first High Prairie School Division (HPSD)…
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Woman turns passion of crafts into new business

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter All craft enthusiasts will be in heaven with the opening of Craftworks Collective in McLennan.The business opened its doors to the community March 1, much to the delight of artistic and crafty people throughout the region.Craftworks…
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Family Day fun in Jean Cote

Mild and sunny weather attracted a large crowd at Family Day festivities Feb. 19 in Jean Cote. About 100 people attended the event at the outdoor rink hosted by the Jean Cote Community and Cultural Society. “It was the first…
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