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Simard leads list of volunteer appreciation winners

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services held its annual Volunteer Appreciation night on June 16. The event was held outside of the Town of McLennan office, with the intent to celebrate the region’s most prized…
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Canada Day celebrated a little early!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Much to the delight of over 450 people, Northern Sunrise County (NSC) hosted its annual Canada Day Celebration on June 18 at Cecil Thompson Park. The celebration is held earlier than the statutory holiday to allow…
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Saints students off to the races!

High Prairie St. Andrew’s School hosted its annual track and field meet for elementary school students in Grades 3-6 on June 6. Events included the long jump, javelin, the softball throw, high jump, the 50-M race and the 400-M race.…
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Summer fun of reading and games

Chris CleggSouth Peace News An annual tradition of fun returns to the High Prairie Municipal Library this summer. The TD Summer Reading Program invites children 3-12 years to join for plenty of games, fun, and reading over the summer. Kristen…
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Block Party returns July 23

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Block Party hosted by Heart River Housing to promote community services is scheduled for July 23. Festivities and fun for all ages is planned for Evergreen Drive east of High Prairie Elementary School…
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Best bargains to be found in town!

Anyone looking for bargains and treasures at a giant garage sale, High Prairie was the place to be June 7. High Prairie Royal Purple Elks and the Town of High Prairie joined forces to host the second annual High Prairie…
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Baker named Bus Driver-of-the-Year

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie School Division has honoured Kevin Baker as the Bus Driver-of-the-Year for the 2023-24 school year. The award is for the previous school year, states an HPSD news release June 12. Baker has also been…
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Students raise $9,000+ at Spell-a-Thon

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Winners in the annual High Prairie Elementary School Spell-a-Thon were announced May 30. Top prize winners were announced at a school assembly by teacher Crystal Larose, who co-ordinated the contest. Five students won prizes for the…
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Helping hands!

High Prairie Elementary School students Jarrett Sorfleet, left, and London Laverdiere plant flowers at MacIntyre Park June 12 as part of the annualDlugosz Dig.
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Kinuso Class of ’25 celebrates!

Kinuso School held its graduation ceremony on June 7 in the school gym. Grads sat on stage while listening to speeches. Left-right are Sage Chalifoux-Keenatch, Billi-Joe Davis, Cortez Davis, Iazzc Davis, James Hamilton, Nate Hintz and Danika Laliberte. Not pictured…
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Seniors book in to tea party!

High Prairie Municipal Library celebrated Seniors’ Week, June 2-8, with a special seniors’ tea June 1. Strawberry shortcake, tea and coffee were served while seniors were also entertained by a puppet show.
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St. Andrew’s class celebrates 2025 commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Achieving a major educational milestone, 10 graduating students of St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie were honoured at commencement ceremonies June 7. “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”…
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Nord-Ouest student receives Lt.-Gov. Student Award

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A student from Ecole Heritage in Falher has received a Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Student Award as the Grade 11 Northwest Alberta recipient, presented by the Alberta School Boards Association. Adelle Levesque was presented the award…
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‘Home-away-from-home’ sod turning

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Alberta families with ill loved ones can rest assured they will soon have a place to stay while their family member recovers from their ailment. “The Ken Sargent House will be a 21-suite, home-away-from-home for…
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Clear the track! Here comes High Prairie Elementary!

High Prairie Elementary School hosted its annual track-and-field meet for Grades 4-6 on June 4 at E.W. Pratt High School. Students competed in the shot put, high jump, javelin, long jump, obstacle course, discus, 100-m race, 200-m race and tug-of-war.…
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