Regional Crib Tournament dates set
The five dates for the Lakeland Regional Cribbage Tournament have been set. They all begin Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and are at the following communities:
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Council contributes to banquet
The Town of High Prairie will be contributing $500 to the annual Elders Banquet, hosted by the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre. The Centre’s project coordinator/intake worker, Bev L’Hirondelle, wrote council Oct. 12 with the request to support the popular…
Peace River Festival of Trees has new venue
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A little Christmas cheer is set to arrive in Peace River later this month with a Festival of Trees sure to please the whole family. Peace River Library’s director Channing MacDonald says there is a series…
Run to Remember held to honour veterans
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Runners is hosting a Run to Remember for veterans from our region who served to keep our country a safe place to live. “The Smoky River Runners club wanted to recognize and show our…
ABO presentation at Jean Cote Nov. 1
It has not been in the news much lately, but that is expected to change Nov. 1. ABO Wind is holding an open house to discuss their proposed wind project at the Jean Cote Community Hall from 6-8:30 p.m. Doors…
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Over 1,300 attend final Halloween Flashlight Night
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Over 1,300 people attended the popular Halloween Flashlight Night at EC Bar Ranch southeast of High Prairie Oct. 21. Sadly, it will be the last one as owners Lyndon and Densie Drefs have decided to close.…
High Prairie School Division students raise $8,000+ in Terry Fox School Run
Grazing workshop at Triangle Nov. 10
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A Forest Grazing Workshop has been rescheduled for ranchers or interested participants to take part on Nov. 10. The workshop was initially planned for September, but early harvest postponed the event. Interested participants will gather at…
Evening of Elegance now 60% sold out
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Tickets are 60 per cent sold out for this year’s much-anticipated Evening of Elegance. Smoky Emergency Response Team Society is welcoming you to enjoy a night of delicious food and wine at the event returning to…
Friendship Centre Fall Craft Sale Oct. 28
Need some freshly-baked goods to snack on or stock up for Christmas? The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre is holding a Fall Craft Sale Oct. 28 at the centre. Shop for Scentsy, baked goods, hand-crafted items, Indigenous crafts and more.…
‘Cooking safety starts with you’
The High Prairie Fire Department hosted an open house and barbecue Oct. 11 to mark Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14. Residents were given opportunity to learn about the services and equipment and meet the firefighters. Hotdogs were served and various…
Sisters in Spirit Walk remembers those silenced
The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre hosted the 15th annual Sisters in Spirit Walk Oct. 4. Well over 100 attended the walk to lend support to the cause. Friendship Centre executive director Carol Hanlon read a statement before the walk.…
Panczak coming to Slave Lake Legacy Centre Oct. 28
Trevor Panczak is an award-winning country music entertainer from southern Alberta. His humour, smooth vocals, charming stage presence and energetic live shows have all contributed to him becoming the headline act he is today. Canada’s 6’ 5” “Gentle Giant” is…
Town of High Prairie hosting Halloween Decorating Contest
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie residents and business owners are invited to get into the Halloween spirit as the Town of High Prairie hosts its 8th annual Halloween Decorating Contest. At its regular meeting Oct. 10, council decided to…