Author: Admin2015

About 50 years ago, a High Prairie businessman was in a tizzy! At the time, recently-elected to the Alberta Legislature, Larry Shaben didn’t have much in the way of political experience. He had been a town councillor. He knew a…
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Obituary – Judith Anita Prichuk

Judith Anita Prichuk, 69, of Peace River, AB, passed away on May 28, 2026, peacefully with her husband James, brother Donald, and family by her bedside. Judith will be remembered for her brilliant smile, love for James and the pride…
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Kimiwan Naturalists planning $55,000 upgrade to bird walk

Its beauty cannot be compared to any other location in the Smoky River Region. The quiet, peaceful, Zen-like atmosphere of the Kimiwan Bird Walk and Interpretive Centre is the perfect location for people to go clear their heads after a…
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Dig out your plaid attire and get ready for some fun and exciting attractions hitting the streets of Peace River for this year’s Rotaract River Days! The event is making its appearance for the third year in a row starting…
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The Guy Sports Committee is ready to celebrate one of the region’s key industries at this year’s Guy Farmers’ Day on June 20. “There will be events for all ages,” says Guy Sports Committee president Wendy Tokarz. “There will be…
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A community project that has been nearly a half decade in the making is set to celebrate its official grand opening on June 13. Smoky River Outdoor Community Multisport Court and Beach Volleyball – a project that has been the…
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Falher is about to be buzzing with the ‘bee’autiful sound of a community celebrating the apiculture industry. Falher Honey Fest is about to return to the streets of Falher from June 12-14. Organizer Tatum Small says that the Honey Fest…
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The Page – June 3, 2024

The Page joins High Prairie town council in giving Mazin Sharkawi a big pat on the back for a job well done!Sharkawi organized the High Prairie Co-Ed Classic Hockey Tournament a few months ago and presented council with a cheque…
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Are you dreading thinking about back-to-school preparation next fall because money is tight and the idea of buying school supplies is daunting? Tools for Schools is now accepting application for backpacks for the 2026-27 school year and Smoky River FCSS…
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Obituary – Helen Carlson

Helen Carlson, of Pigeon Lake, AB, has passed away at the age of 81 years. Helen is survived by: her husband of 61 years, Ken; son, Bryon (Kathleen); with grandchildren, Leanne (Travis), Jenny, and Nathan; daughter, Karen (Scott); sisters, Annie,…
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Nord-Ouest FM in Falher is in full swing of its $30,000 for 30 Years fundraising campaign. Nord-Ouest FM/CKRP president Esther Picard says all funds raised help the station to continue operating. “This year, Nord-Ouest FM/CKRP is celebrating an important milestone:…
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Thanks extended for a job well done – and appreciated!

Each year, essential workers across Alberta are recognized during Rural Health Week for the tireless job they do to help people in dire straits. The Smoky River Regional Healthcare Professional Attraction and Retention Committee hosts a sponsored coffee break for…
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