Keeping the cost of living low has always been a priority for Conservatives. However, as the Liberals double-down on their tax increases, the cost of living continues to be a major concern for Canadians. Life costs more, work does not…

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A request to further study the advantages and disadvantages of the annual Big Lakes County Household Waste Round- up was defeated at council’s Sept. 13 meeting. Councillor Jim Zabolotniuk requested a cost analysis after examining the…
Prospectors outlast valiant Outlaws in hard-fought game

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Peace River Prospectors defeated the host High Prairie Outlaws 43-32 in an entertaining game Sept. 9 to kick off the Peace Country Bantam Football League 2023 season. Peace River co-head coach Josh Scott was proud…
Students let loose their creativity!

High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students are at the starting line and ready to let loose with colour, line, pattern plus oodles of creativity. There is nothing like a blast of creative energy to start the school year…

Residents in McLennan may have a chance to get rid of their old, unused vehicles in the near future. CAO Lorraine Willier told council at its Sept. 11 meeting the she contacted McSteel Salvage and Cleanup in High Prairie about…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services is welcoming residents to its annual Harvest Family Dance being held at the St. Isidore Gazebo on Sept. 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. Director of community services Amber Houle…
Better late than never!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is no secret that female hygiene products are expensive and that often women feel like there is a ‘pink tax’ on any of the items they regularly need to purchase. Often times, women who have…
Smoky River region showcases the arts

Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Art enthusiasts were excited to welcome the Smoky River Cultural Days: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Community to Falher on the weekend of Sept. 8-10. The event was held at the Centre Chevaliers and…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re gearing up to learn how to hunt, an important course will be held in Falher at the end of October that can be taken to have the authority to possess a firearm. Smoky River…
Match made in heaven

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter There’s nothing more awe-inspiring for the romantic at heart than a marriage that lasts the test of time. When a couple is so at peace with one another that being in their presence is not only…

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs will have the chance to collaborate, mingle, and learn from their peers at the upcoming PowerUp! Business Conference in Peace River. The conference, to be held on Oct. 19 at the…
One guide’s perspective on hunting

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Many of our readers do not know that my primary occupation is being a professional outfitter. I started guiding for my father 22 years ago when I was still in journalism school. I started as a…
Hilliard’s Bay paving tender awarded

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The main road leading to Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park and the Hilliard’s Bay Estates to the east may be repaved in the coming weeks. Big Lakes County awarded the contract to Wapiti Gravel Suppliers in the…
‘And they’re off – to the races!’

Horse racing action was centre stage at the Indian Relay Races held Sept. 9-10 at the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Grounds. Sucker Creek First Nation hosted the event accredited by the Horse Nations Indian Relays Races. Results counted towards…