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Prospectors honour top players in 2023
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Prospectors honoured their top players in the 2023 season in the Peace Country Bantam Football League at an awards banquet Nov. 12. Coaches presented eight awards to players for their outstanding efforts. Noah…
Big Lakes makes hay on land-use review
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County continues to make progress to review its land-use bylaw and municipal development plan. Council was updated on the review in a monthly report in its agenda package at its regular meeting Nov. 22.…
Peace River School Division reports improved literacy,numeracy skills
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Peace River School Division reports improvement in literacy and numeracy skills. The school division’s collaborative culture is making a difference, Supt. Adam Murray states in a post on the PRSD website on Nov. 20. “This year,…
Cadets decorate for High Prairie Light-Up
On Nov. 18 members of the High Prairie Air Cadet Squadron No. 539 joined High Prairie Community Beautification members and volunteers to help decorate the Civic Square in preparation for High Prairie Light-Up Friday, Dec. 1. Town of High Prairie…
The Page – November 29, 2023
As chair of the High Prairie Community Beautification Association (so much for The Page’s anonymity this week!), he got a first-hand look at the Christmas lights display in High Prairie during a quick test the morning of Nov. 24 in…
McLennan to celebrate Light-Up Dec. 2
Chris CleggSouth Peace News The holiday season will kick into high gear at McLennan Dec. 2 as the town celebrates its annual Light-Up. Events will be held once again at the Northern Alberta Railway and Historical Museum. Board chair Chris…
Normally quiet library bursts with sounds of Christmas cheer
The High Prairie Municipal Library hosted its annual Children’s Christmas Party on Nov. 24 which featured a special visit by Santa Claus. The party attracted 110 people. Children and families enjoyed a variety of games and activities, such as the…
Connecting people to place
Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Big Lakes County ALUS Coordinator,Lesser Slave Watershed Council. Wetland education is a critical component of Alberta’s curriculum. Having the opportunity to bring students from all walks of life out to such an important part of our natural world…
Walker Memorial Dec. 1-2
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Senior high school basketball is in the spotlight in High Prairie on the first weekend of December. E.W. Pratt hosts the 11th annual Tonesha Walker Memorial Basketball Tournament on Dec. 1-2 with games at Pratt and…
Court Docket – Woman pays price for borrowing, driving uninsured vehicle
H.P. court docketNov. 20, 2023Justice R.B. Marceau A young female driver will dig deep into her pocket to pay a big fine.Weslie Cameron Reni Giroux, 18, was fined $2,500 for driving a motor vehicle without insurance after she pleaded guilty…
Regional water study keeps on flowing
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A study to provide potable water to residents in the Triangle, Guy and Sunset House areas west of HIgh Prairie continues to progress. Big Lakes County council and other interested citizens were updated by engineering consultants…
High Prairie Light-Up is Friday, Dec. 1!
Many events and activities are planned as High Prairie gears up for High Prairie Light-Up Friday, Dec. 1. The event, co-hosted by the High Prairie Community Beautification Association and Town of High Prairie, culminates with the “flipping of the switch”…
Students’ creativity floweth over!
This week, High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students began their study of impressionism. It seems that the more creativity they use the more they have left over! Students study under the instruction of Rhonda Lund.
Misery Mountain marches onwards!
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A hidden gem awaits avid skiers to enjoy its beautiful views at the Misery Mountain ski area in Peace River. “Distinct to Northern Alberta, we have an operational hill right in town,” says treasurer Mark Ilyin.…
Alberta grant promises seniors better access to services
Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Seniors in the M.D. of Smoky River can rest easy after a substantial investment into its transportation program by the Alberta government. The provincial government contributed an initial $1.1 million investment in transportation options for…