Need a dog or cat?
Big Lakes County animal care attendant Amy Zabolotniuk promotes a display set up at High Prairie Peavey Mart May 4. The County and Peavey Mart partnered to hold Pet Adoption Day at the store in the town’s east end. Several…
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Blasts from the past shared at Triangle
May 2 at Triangle Hall 15 km west of High Prairie, the Pioneer Thresherman Association hosted an afternoon and evening of Share Memories. Several items were displayed that people used years ago in the house. People were invited to share…
Avid Energy opens High Prairie office
Avid Energy Services celebrated the grand opening of its new location in High Prairie on May 10 with a barbecue at its location at 5700 – 57 Ave. off Range Rd. 172. Avid president Murray Broadhead and vice-president Clay Beal…
Energy brings friendship to powwow
A huge crowd probably exceeding over 1,000 attended the High Prairie Traditional Powwow May 4 at the Sports Palace. Main powwow events and vendor’s booths were set up on the arena floor while at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre next…
Ryders golf fundraiser June 1
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Ryders is hosting its third annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament at the Smoky River Golf Course in McLennan, and the club is hoping many will participate for the great cause. The tournament will be on…
Mental health issues focus of workshop
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter If you’re looking for a workshop that will teach you how to be more compassionate to yourself, Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services has got you covered. “Moving from Self-Care to Self Sustainability is…
Outdoor Concert Series lineup announced
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River and Northern Sunrise County are proud to present this year’s Outdoor Concert Series, entertainment that is sure to impress the whole family. The Outdoor Concert Series makes its presence for the first…
Pet Adoption Day
Big Lakes County and High Prairie Peavey Mart partnered May 4 for Pet Adoption Day at the store in the town’s east end. Several dogs and cats were brought to the location in hopes people would visit and give them…
Curtain closes on Inter.Sect Music Festival
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The curtain has closed on a summer music festival held in High Prairie the past three years. Inter.Sect Art and Music Festival, scheduled for June 27-30 at the High Prairie Elks Rodeo Grounds, has been cancelled…
Ride ’em, cowboy!
Riders on horses and bulls were rockin’ and rollin’ at the annual High Prairie Amateur Spring Rodeo, April 27-28 at the High Prairie Agriplex. The High Prairie Agricultural Society hosted the event that featured saddle bronc, bareback riding, tie-down roping,…
Avid Energy Services is celebrating its grand opening and you’re invited!
Chris CleggSouth Peace News A potential for growth is what prompted Avid Energy Services Inc. to locate an office in High Prairie. Avid purchased the old Joe Quartly Trucking land and building March 4 and quickly began expansion plans. They…
Many remember!
Driftpile Cree Nation held its annual Red Dress Day event May 5 at the monument by the church. The ceremony is held to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and to give grieving families an opportunity to heal.…
FCSS honours Smoky Region volunteers
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter It is an occasion that is eagerly anticipated by Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) staff each year, as a way to recognize those who give their time to make others’ lives a little…
Northern Sunrise youth honoured for volunteer work
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Night on April 15. The evening was held at the Nampa Golden Pioneers Drop-In Centre, and FCSS director Amber Houle says it was…
A little something for everyone!
It was a shopper’s paradise April 21-22 at the High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show. Over 5,000 people attended the show, many of them taking in more than 50 booths at the Artisans’ Market in the curling rink. A wide…