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SplashFest returns to High Prairie Aug. 25
Chris CleggSouth Peace News It was so much fun last year and such a big success, so they decided to do it again this year! The Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) is hosting its second annual SplashFest at Jaycee Park…
Kapown addition honours Halcrow
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A major new addition at Kapown Rehabilitation Centre in Kapawe’no Cree Nation in Grouard was celebrated at an official grand opening Aug. 18. Kapawe’no Cree Nation and Kapown dedicated the building in the name of the…
Smoky River Ag Fair returns to Donnelly Fairgrounds
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Hundreds of people flocked the Agricultural Fairgrounds in Donnelly Aug. 11-13 to participate in the 75th Anniversary Fair of the Smoky River Agricultural Society. Society president Linda Marcoux says they are happy with the turnout and…
Terry Fox Run at McLennan Sept. 17
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Cancer survivors, patients, family members, community members and visitors are all asked to rally together on Sept. 17 in McLennan to help raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation. The annual Terry Fox Run will be…
Dance planned to raise money for Smoky River Transportation
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River residents have an opportunity to have a little fun, all while helping to raise funds for the Smoky River Transportation initiative early next month. Smoky River Transportation is hosting a fundraiser dance to help…
Trapshooters test their skills
The High Prairie Fish and Game Association hosted its event the fifth annual Registered Provincial Trapshooting Association Trapshoot on the Heritage Day long weekend Aug. 4-6. “We probably had about 20 competitors,” says Darrell Basarab, one of the organizers. The…
High Prairie Museum planning Old-Time Country Fair
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News An old-fashioned country fair with a bench show and fun activities for all ages returns to High Prairie in early September as part of Alberta Culture Days. The Old-Time County Fair is set for Sept. 9-10…
Annual Penny Carnival delights hundreds of children
It was one of those events where everyone went home happy and with a prize. The High Prairie Municipal Library held its annual Penny Carnival Aug. 10 to the delight of well over 100 children who attended. Games of chance…
Heart River celebrates ‘milestone’ opening
Toe-tappin’ time at Pleasantview
Residents at Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie and visitors were clappin’ and tappin’ their toes at the annual barbecue and music jamboree Aug. 11. It was the first music jamboree in the new outdoor courtyard at the rear of the…
Health & Wellness Fair at Little Buffalo Sept. 14
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Health and Wellness are taking precedence in Little Buffalo on Sept. 14. The community is being treated to a Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Little Buffalo Ventures Hall. Northern Sunrise/Nampa…
Ryders dedicated to community
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Ryders Riding Club (SRRRC) held its second annual Show and Shine Aug. 5 in McLennan, drawing nearly 150 people throughout the day. The group started holding the Show and Shine as a way to…
Caouette crowned Elks Pro Rodeo Queen
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Navada Caouette is officially the 2023 High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Queen! She was crowned Aug. 2 at the 61st annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo as the only contestant. “It’s such an incredible feeling becoming…
‘Sing praises to the Lord!’
The High Prairie Community Gospel Sing was held July 30, the fifth Sunday of the month. Hearty music was enjoyed by 22 people from several local churches. All enjoyed an evening of hymns and choruses at the High Prairie Church…