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Economic development officer, executive director may be shared Chris Clegg South Peace News Plans to hire an executive director for the High Prairie and Area Chamber of Commerce are on hold. The chamber decided to abruptly change its plans after…
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Tigers retire Lysiak’s No. 9

Chris Clegg South Peace News Tom Lysiak’s No. 9 was raised to the rafters at Medicine Hat Feb. 25 as the Tigers retired his jersey. Lysiak, who was born and raised in High Prairie, becomes only the second player to…
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Head over heels

Gianna Desjarlais warms up during her gymnastics class Feb. 28. Proper warmup to stretch muscles avoids injury. The gymnastics club will be featured in a coming issue of South Peace News.
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Chris Clegg South Peace News High Prairie RCMP have arrested an 18-year-old Grouard man and charged him with a single count of uttering threats toward E.W. Pratt High School. On March 1, a threat was directed to the school. RCMP…
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Sucker Creek Women’s Shelter celebrates 25 years

Richard Froese Spotlight A quarter century of serving local needs was celebrated by Sucker Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter at a gala Feb. 18 in High Prairie. Leaders and partners gathered at Edmo Peyre Hall to thank the shelter, which has…
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Pratt curlers win back-to-back titles

The Valleyview Red Willow Curling Club hosted the Peace Zones High School Championships Feb. 22-23. The E.W. Pratt Senior Mixed team were repeat winners after winning all of their games, including the final against Fairview St. Thomas Moore. They are…
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PRJH 2017 Science Fair Results (and more pics!)

Engineering Gold – Kieran Larson: Earthquake-Resistant Buildings. Silver – Kyle Calahesin: Exo Hands vs. Electric Prosthetic Hands. Bronze – Spencer Peacock: Growing Oats Using Artificial and Organic Fertilizers. Psychology Gold – Alexis Stewart: The Impact Weather has on Mood. Silver…
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Amy Norland, For St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church Coming from a huge family, as I do, one tends to take certain things for granted: unconditional love, support, appreciation, someone being there when you need a friend. Sisters are precious in…
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Joussard School – students take stand against bullying

Pink shirts everywhere! Avory Okemow Joussard Reporter Hello to everyone from Joussard School! This is Avory Okemow once again, bringing you the news from Joussard School. In kindergarten, I found out that our students have been busy learning all kinds…
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Knights sweep Vipers to end regular season

Chris Clegg South Peace News Four games in the Smoky River Junior High School Basketball League were played Feb. 22 as the league concluded its 20th season. The Prairie River girls tuned up for the league tournament with a 43-36…
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HPE – classes enjoy the thrill of reading

Melissa Watts HPE Reporter Hi! This is Melissa Watts from High Prairie Elementary School with this week’s South Peace News report. Grade 1S has been very excited for their new Science unit – Building Things. They are also bringing in…
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Events for young and old highlight Family Day

Family Day on Feb. 20 in High Prairie featured several activities for all ages, from young families to seniors. Events kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the High Prairie Legion Hall. Later, seniors participated in a cribbage tournament. The…
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PRJH wins girl’s crown Chris Clegg South Peace News The St. Andrew’s Saints concluded a perfect Smoky River Junior High School Basketball League Boy’s Division season after winning the league tournament in Slave Lake Feb. 24-25. The Saints won the…
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With sorrow, the family of Frederick Allan Rusaw announce his passing on Feb. 11, 2017 at the age of 72 years. He is survived by: his children, Jim [Melody], Curtis [Shaunna], Gary [Shelley], and Annette [Richard]; his grandchildren, Chaya, Shauncel…
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Linda Cox, Mayor, Town of High Prairie Following is a portion of Town of High Prairie Mayor Linda Cox’s report for Feb. 8-21: Community Health & Wellness Feb. 13, our team toured the new hospital. It was an extensive tour,…
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