St. Andrew’s School celebrated the arrival of the Advent season Nov. 29 when all elementary students, teachers, staff and invited guests gathered in the small gym. Above, Chad Halldorson, a Grade 3 student in Janella Kosak’s class, lights one of the candles. Each elementary class made decorations for the tree, which were hung by students during the celebration.

Arsenic leaking into lake?
The Lesser Slave Lake Region’s environmental watchdog is putting pressure on the Alberta government to properly clean a contaminated site in Faust which may contain arsenic.

East Prairie takes a stand against violence
Just under 30 people braved a cold, snowy morning Nov. 24 to walk a few hundred yards in a stand against violence.

ATB celebrates 50 years in High Prairie
It was a celebration 1950s style at High Prairie ATB Financial Nov. 23 as the branch celebrated 50 years of operation.

Defending NPHL champs on life support
A last-ditch effort was made Dec. 3 to try and save the defending North Peace Hockey League champion Peace River Stampeders from folding.

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Rangers sneak out of town with OT win
Mike Lefley’s fluke goal 37 seconds into overtime gave the visiting Spirit River Rangers a hard-fought 4-3 win over the hometown High Prairie Regals Dec. 1.

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