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Dix finissants de l’Ecole Héritage célébrés!

Couronnéves de courage, nous marquons notre heritage était le theme choisi pour honorer la classe des finissants 2025. Le vendredi 6 juin 2025, la communauté scolaire de l’Ecole Héritage a Falher s’est rassemblée pour célébrer ses ses finissantes et finissants…
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Party faithful attend UCP rally

Jeff BurgarSouth Peace News The June 19 United Conservative Party rally with Premier Danielle Smith was, by all measures, a roaring success for the Lesser Slave Lake UCP party. Just under 150 people from all corners of the constituency turned…
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What a show!

The North Country Fair took place June 19-22 in the Driftpile River Valley. There were many performances and so many sights to see. The fair, held since 1979, brings thousands of people to the region. The all-genre outdoor music festival…
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3 injured in accident involving bus

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Three people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a Peace River School Division bus was involved in an accident June 20 near Grimshaw. PRSD says in a news release another vehicle struck the bus, causing it…
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Students learn history in fun way

Each year, Colette Caron’s kindergarten students from High Prairie St. Andrew’s School visit the Triangle Pioneer Threshermans Association museum grounds to learn about how people lived decades ago. The enthusiastic children may have thought some of the activities were fun,…
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Hunt ceremony highlights Big Lakes County barbecue

The names of Julia and Jamie Hunt, of Kinuso, were officially added to the Big Lakes County Wall of Fame during the annual barbecue June 26 at the administration grounds in High Prairie. The long-time community volunteers were recognized during…
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Mmmm, Mmmm, good!

Lemonade Day was celebrated June 14 in Peace River. The town was dotted with lemonade stands operated by children. Lemonade Day is a fun program that teaches children how to start, own and operate their own business – in this…
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Premier Smith visits High Prairie

About 150 people attended on extremely short notice to listen to Premier Danielle Smith, above, Northern Alberta government ministers, and MLAs speak on Alberta subjects June 19 at the Peavine Inn & Suites. Despite the short notice, local United Conservative…
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Taylor wins Top Cadet Award

The High Prairie Air Cadet Squadron #539 held its year-end awards night (formerly called Annual Inspection) June 17 at the Legion Hall. Awards were presented to deserving cadets for a job well done during the year, and for achieving attendance…
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Saints named top athletes

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School honoured its top female athletes at a school awards ceremony June 10. Left-right, are Kaliska Chalifoux-Keenatch, who won the Senior Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award, and Brynn Billings, Junior Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award. High Prairie St. Andrew’s School…
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Wonders of yesteryear!

Students in Colette Caron’s kindergarten class at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School visiting the Pioneer Threshermans Association at Triangle June 18 to learn about how people lived decades ago. Above, Simon Marocchi-Davidson is fascinated after striking . . . water!
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Honey Festival Parade thrills audience

A major attraction to any community event is its parade. The Falher Honey Festival did not disappoint as many entries paraded through the streets of Falher June 14 to the delight of hundreds attending.
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When life gives you lemons. . .

Chris CleggSouth Peace News There were no thirsty people and many new young entrepreneurs in High Prairie June 14 as Lemonade Day came to town. Lemonade Day is a fun program that teaches children how to start, own and operate…
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Always room for new ideas!

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students learned there is always room for a new idea, a new step, a new perspective. Having developed knowledge and ability with the tools of artistic application they are ready to explore and…
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