High Prairie salutes seniors
The Town of High Prairie hosted its annual Seniors’ Barbecue on June 9 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre to celebrate Alberta Seniors Week, June 5-11. Seniors were served hamburgers, salad and ice cream.
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Summer music festival returning to High Prairie
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A summer music festival returns to High Prairie for the third year with new features and shows. Inter.Sect Art and Music Festival is set for Aug 17-20 at the High Prairie Rodeo Grounds, organized by Levi…
Indigenous Day in Falher brought to you by . . .
Smoky River Family and Community Support Services and ATB Financial’s Falher branch held their third annual Indigenous Walk June 21 in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The walk began at the gazebo in the IGA parking lot after a…
‘I’d like to build another church. . .’ – Archbishop
Chris CleggSouth Peace News A strong desire to replace the historic St. Bernard Church at Grouard was the message recently received by Archbishop of the Diocese of Grouard- McLennan Gerard Pettipas. “The loss of the church has been devastating,” said…
Young entrepreneurs quench thirst of customers
Lemonade Day was June 17 in Peace River, sponsored and supported by Community Futures Peace Country and businesses. Stands were set up in Peace River, Grimshaw and Berwyn. In all, there were 16 stands set up by motivated kids! The…
Mud Bog returns to Triangle July 1-2
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Triangle’s popular weekend of mud bog racing returns on the first weekend of July. The Pioneer Thresher- mans Association will host the event July 1-2. Drivers will get down and dirty at the event, organized by…
Joussard ready to celebrate Canada Day
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Plans are being finalized for Canada Day celebrations at Joussard July 1. Events occur at the Joussard Community Hall and are hosted by Joussard Community Association. Opening ceremonies occur at 2 p.m. followed by the popular…
Red Earth plans fun-filled day of activities July 1
Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Red Earth Creek is having fireworks at 11:30 p.m. on June 30 at the Backlakes Sports Arena. On July 1, at 11 a.m. the Canada Day Parade begins at the arena. From noon to 4…
Annual rodeo highlights Canada Day at Kinuso
Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Saddle up and get ready to party! Canada Day is a big weekend in Kinuso. The fun starts on June 30 with Ridin’ for Reed on June 30 and ends with the Spruce Point Park…
Métis culture focus of annual Sacred Heart celebration
The Sacred Heart Health Centre at McLennan was the site of an Indigenous Day celebration June 21. Organized by Terry Calliou, Indigenous health liaison worker at the hospital, it is the second year the celebration has been held. Last year,…
Annual Falher Honey Festival delights thousands who attend
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Falher’s much-anticipated annual fun-filled Honey Festival took place last weekend and residents and visitors to the area were pleased with all of the events available to partake. Much to the delight of Falher residents, the festival…
Money raised for good cause at BBQ Motorcycle Show & Shine
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Villa Beausejour in Falher held its first-ever Barbeque Motorcycle Show and Shine on June 16, and organizers were pleased with the outstanding support from the community. Activity coordinator Maggie Stout says Villa staff and residents were…
Many hands make light work
Grade 4 students from High Prairie Elementary School and St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie participated in the annual Dlugosz Dig June 8 at MacIntyre Park. The High Prairie Community Beautification Association hosts the dig each year and invites Grade…
Under the Sea theme for Kinuso graduates
Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News “Be proud that you had this rural and small school experience,” High Prairie School Division Asst. -Supt. Pamela Heckbert told 2023 Kinuso School graduates. Heckbert was one of several dignitaries who spoke at the graduation…
Kids Can Catch coming to Winagami Lake July 8
Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Lesser SlaveWatershed Council,Big Lakes CountyALUS Coordinator. Well, it is that time of year again! Folks are eager to go on their next fishing trip! But it is important to know a few things before you head out into…