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Mercer makes the grade!

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. has been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 2023.The list annually recognizes 75 employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces, a Mercer news release says.Winners were announced in…
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Peace River Chamber pays tribute to Lovsin family

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Davis Awards on Jan. 28 to recognize exemplary businesses in the region.“The chamber felt it was important to create an event that recognized the hard-working businesses…
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Mother Nature up to her old tricks!

Unusual weather conditions created what are called snow rollers in the High Prairie region on Jan. 24. Photos show the results of the phenomena just east of High Prairie. The wind creates a small snowball which begins to roll in…
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A-1 Western Wear helps teen compete at World Junior Finals

From time to time, businesses want to recognize the efforts of people or organizations they sponsor. A-1 Western Wear Tack & Gifts in High Prairie sponsors Noah Sisson, 16, a rodeo bareback rider from Slave Lake. Sisson enjoyed a terrific…
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Raiders boys win Rim Rocker crown

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The host Prairie River Raiders, of High Prairie, won the boys’ side in the annual junior high school Prairie River Rim Rocker Basketball Tournament Jan. 20-21.Prairie River defeated the Roland Michener Rams, of Slave Lake, 33-27…
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Wings post back-to-back shutouts

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings recorded two straight shutouts in a pair of weekend games in the Greater Metro Hockey League.High Prairie blanked the Northern Alberta Tomahawks 6-0 in Enoch on Jan. 21 after the host…
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The grand finale!

Art classes are done for this semester but – happily! – we find there was enough art done to carry us over until the second semester begins. Thank the Art students for that! Teacher Rhonda Lund is going to miss…
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Peace River chamber elects new president

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting on Jan. 18 and has some major changes to its board.Long-time president Peter Herritt has completed his term, with Layne Gardner replacing him. Heidi…
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Red Wings shine in All-Star Games

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Top players with the High Prairie Red Wings and the head coach were in the spotlight at the Greater Metro Hockey League Top Prospects and All-Star Games on Jan. 17 in Bancroft, Ontario.Red Wings head coach…
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Red Wings fall to soaring Eagles

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings lost their third game of the regular season Greater Metro Hockey League.High Prairie fell 5-3 to the Edson Eagles on the road Jan. 14 after the Red Wings doubled the Fox…
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School News – Debate topics chosen

PRJH Staff This is the news from Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie.Report cards will be out on Jan. for Term 2. PRJH will be holding their first parent/teacher interviews for this term on Feb. 2, from 4:30-6:30…
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Big Lakes County welcomes first pumper/rescue truck

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County Protective Services has welcomed its first pumper/rescue truck.The 2022 International 607HV with a Prestige fire truck body arrived Jan. 19 and went into service Jan. 21, fire chief Jason Cottingham says.The spanking-new unit…
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